Marie van Grotenhuis

International Human Resources Director

Netherlands

About

An international HR director who brings value to the organization by partnering with business leaders to achieve results. Thorough knowledge of international HR best practices and leading (remote) HR teams. Strong cross-cultural skills and comfortable in complex matrixed multinational organizations. Worked across diverse global and regional markets, partnering with teams in over 50 countries to deliver end-to-end HR projects. LANGUAGES: Bilingual English/Dutch, excellent French and good German. EDUCATION: MA in Law & International Relations, post-graduate HR Management, certified Coach.

Experience

  • Member at SER Topvrouwen
    Apr 2018 - Present · 8 yrs 3 mos

    Foundation who enhance the visibility of qualified women in business, leadership and boards. Active member and contributor.

  • Sr HR Manager - Head of Global Human Resources at Cordaid
    Feb 2025 - Feb 2026 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Cordaid is an international NGO for development and humanitarian assistance, working in fragile regions in the Global South. Cordaid has offices in 15 countries (Africa, ME & Asia) with about 1000 employees. • Responsible for the strategic global HR leadership. • Provide strategic HR advice to the Senior Leadership. • Management and coaching of the global HR team • Manage and oversee global Compensations and Benefits • Manage and develop global Training & Development. • Manage reorganizations and join work council consultations

  • Human Resources Director EMEA at Ingram Micro Lifecycle
    2019 - 2024 · 5 yrs

    Ingram Micro is a world leader in digital technology solutions and a Fortune 100 company with 50B USD revenue and 30,000+ associates. The division Ingram Micro LIFECYCLE provides state-of-the-art solutions for logistics, ecommerce, refurbishment, remarketing and distribution of technology products, with revenues of 1B USD and 4000 associates. • Functional HR leadership for Ingram Micro LIFECYCLE in EMEA, providing strategy and leadership to local HR Managers and their teams. • Member of the EMEA Leadership team, providing strategic HRBP support and coaching to business, functional and operational leaders.

  • Human Resources Director EMEA at Hoya Vision Care
    2015 - 2018 · 3 yrs

    HOYA VISION CARE is a division of Hoya Group, a global Medical Devices and Healthcare company. Hoya Vision Care is a manufacturer and distributor of eyeglass lenses with a global headcount of 15000 employees, of which 2500 in EMEA in operations, retail & technical support and B2B sales. • HR leadership for 22 countries in greater Europe, Middle-East and South Africa. • HR Partner for the Business, Commercial and Operational leaders. • Reporting to the CEO Europe and member of the EMEA leadership Team. • M&A’s and integration of new businesses (ie. Seiko Optical)

  • Head of HR Africa at Puma Energy
    2014 - 2015 · 1 yr

    Puma Energy is a global mid & downstream oil company with strong presence in emerging markets. • Reporting to the CEO Africa and member of the African Leadership Team. • HR leadership for 20 African countries and their HR teams. Supporting the local management teams.