Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium
Executive Talent Matching, Future-Proofing Leadership & Business Success. Global Leadership Talent Executive with 20+ years of experience in executive recruitment, assessment, on-boarding, DEI, employer branding, retention, development and succession planning. Skilled in developing and implementing effective talent acquisition strategies, building direct sourcing capabilities, and leading proactive recruiter teams. Committed to creating exceptional candidate experiences and achieving hiring successes that directly enhance business performance and future-proof organisations. Passionate about connecting talent with opportunities and developing people. Experienced in coaching regional, global, and virtual teams of up to 80 members, with a history of working across multiple geographies and cultures. A strategic thinker and hands-on executor, driven by curiosity, innovation, and excellence. Trusted advisor and champion for inclusion and equity in our beautifully diverse world. Opinions expressed are my own unless otherwise noted.
As the Global Head of Executive Search at Siemens Healthineers, I lead strategic talent acquisition efforts, both externally and internally, to secure top-tier leadership that drives our business forward. I oversee comprehensive executive search initiatives, ensuring that we attract and onboard exceptional talent that aligns with our vision and values. Additionally, I partner on internal talent management programs, focusing on the progression of high-potential and accelerated talents, to cultivate a robust leadership pipeline within the organization. My role extends to managing the recruitment for key top-of-the-house positions, ensuring we have the right leaders in place to navigate the complexities of the healthcare industry. By fostering a seamless integration of external recruitment and internal talent development, I contribute to future-proofing our organization, driving sustained business success, and maintaining a competitive edge in the market.
Global & industry agnostic executive search, leadership development, executive coaching and succession planning, consultant &or fractional leader.
During my tenure at Philips, I held the role of Global Director of Executive Search for the Precision Diagnosis and Connected Care businesses. Directly collaborating with the presidents and board members of these global divisions, I spearheaded strategic executive search initiatives to secure top leadership talent. In addition to external recruitment, I also partnered closely with HR and Talent Management to cultivate robust internal pipelines of high-potential individuals. In addition to my focus on talent acquisition, I worked in tandem with legal and total rewards leaders to ensure competitive executive compensation packages and contract negotiations. By integrating external recruitment with internal talent development strategies, I significantly bolstered Philips' leadership capabilities in the precision diagnosis and connected care sectors, driving transformation, innovation and sustainable business growth.
Freelance project focused on ensuring seamless HR operations for the Belgium team while concurrently tasked with identifying and securing their next long-term Country HR Director. Collaborating closely with the Belgium staff and senior management, I provided continuity in all HR functions and strategic initiatives to support organizational goals. My role encompassed managing day-to-day HR operations, overseeing talent attraction, development, retention and optimizing HR processes to enhance efficiency and employee satisfaction. Through this project, I successfully facilitated a smooth transition and laid the foundation for sustained HR excellence within the organization.
Took charge of origination, coordination, and delivery of leadership hiring projects for clients in both the corporate and PE/VC-backed space, with a particular focus on professional services, digital & technology – across various industries. Advising clients also on designing, implementing, and running effective HR, sourcing and recruitment and inclusion & diversity programs and processes. H.I. Executive Consulting (HIEC) is a leading global executive search firm focused on hiring Board, CEO and Senior-level executives globally. HIEC was established by several senior partners from the leading global search firms to disrupt the traditional approach to executive search by placing a premium focus on hiring transformational leaders across the sectors – Digital & Technology, Financial Services & Real Estate, Industrial & Automotive, Consumer, Retail & Leisure, and Business & Professional Services.