Testimonials
Our clients and candidates are our valued advocates.
Michael Stewart
President and CEO, Europe and CIS at Edelman
At Edelman we have traditionally used excellent in-house recruitment resources across our European network to source our talent. However, when we recently began to search for a new GM in Amsterdam that would combine a unique mix of communication, marketing and leadership skill and experience, we asked DeVelde International to help us. In partnership with our HR leadership, DeVelde International led us through a thorough search and assessment process that ultimately resulted in the individual we were looking for. We were very impressed with DeVelde International’s knowledge of the market, understanding of the brief and diligence to finally land on the right solution. I would certainly partner with them again as well as recommend her to others.
Lucas van Grinsven
VP / Head of Communications ASML
We hired DeVelde International to undertake the search for ASML’s Global Head of Internal Communications. I found DeVelde International to be very professional and an expert in their field. They are well networked and the candidates they presented were high caliber and a good fit with our organisation. We were happy with the process and the outcome, and look forward to working with DeVelde International again. I can heartily recommend them to anyone who is looking for that needle in the haystack.‘
Robin Boon
Head of Corporate Communications at Aegon N.V
“We have used DeVelde International’s extensive network and knowledge of the communications and marketing professions for several years in order to find the right candidates. DeVelde International has always showed real commitment and dedication to find us the best candidates from different industries and geographies.”
Arent Jan (AJ) Hesselink
General Manager Edelman NL
DeVelde International is thorough, well-networked in (senior) executive circles and brings a genuine understanding of and interest in key business realities – which is crucial to translate organizational needs into talent requirements in a way that leads to sustained and real growth for both candidate and client. Anita is very pleasant to engage with, and furthers her candidates by leveraging her strong coaching capabilities over a longer period of time – which leads to a superior and tested pool. I gladly recommend DeVelde International to both potential clients and candidates.
Bibi Duyvesteyn
Head of communications DSM
“DeVelde International is very pleasant to engage with. They are clear, open and direct, leveraging their coaching capabilities with clients and candidates alike.”
Nigel Miller
Chief Human Resources Officer at Edelman
At Edelman we have had the good fortune of working with DeVelde International on several searches that have resulted in the hiring of top notch talent for the agency. DeVelde International is thorough, engaging and very results-driven, as well as a good judge of talent from our experience. I would definitely recommend them!
Abhinav Kumar
Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, Tata Consultancy Services Europe
“If you want a simple generic transaction you go to a standard retail bank, if you want to make a big investment you go to a wealth manager. Recruitment is no different. What sets DeVelde International apart is that they go really deep to understand your company culture and help you identify which candidates have the traits that will best succeed in your unique environment. Highly recommend them if you wish to make any critical senior recruitment in marketing or communications. They are well-connected, smart, hungry and undertake intensive research to help you make the right choice.”