IRC Global Executive Search Partners introduces a new member in Netherlands

24.02.2010: Local, multi-lingual and personal approach creates multi-generational executive search business
Amsterdam-based company enhances IRC’s commitment to serve clients on a global, yet locally relevant, level

IRC Global Executive Search Partners (IRC), a market leader in the global executive search industry, welcomes Hagoort & Partners as a new member firm. The Amsterdam-based company, among the top executive search firms in The Netherlands, adds multinational recruitment experience to strengthen IRC’s commitment to serve client companies with an expanding global, multilingual recruitment platform.

Developing key partnerships
In line with announced plans to develop key partnerships to broaden and deepen its global capabilities, IRC Global Executive Search Partners is delighted to welcome Hagoort & Partners (Amsterdam) as a new member firm.

“We’re privileged this outstanding Dutch firm has joined IRC Global Executive Search Partners. We believe the company’s in-depth knowledge of both profit and non-profit markets, combined with a personal, local approach, to be key components in broadening our global capabilities.”
Sylvia MacArthur, President of the Executive Board of IRC Global Executive Search Partners

Hagoort & Partners delivers made-to-measure solutions for executive search for businesses, non-profits and government through abroad network that extends across a range of sectors. The company specialises in director level, senior management and specialist placements.

The Hagoort & Partners team: multidisciplinary and multilingual professionals with local and international experience in FMCG, retail, industry, government and NGOs. Cees Hagoort has spent his entire professional career in the executive search business. Initially with the Dutch multinational Vedior, he was later involved in the start up of YER (currently the largest mid-career executive search group in The Netherlands) and TMP Worldwide. Patrick Westerburger worked for a Dutch multinational, and as Director, Marketing and Business Development for an international NGO. He speaks six languages, and has travelled professionally in more than 30 countries.

“Our clients expect a local approach, and we believe the personal touch to be the most important part of our business. We ensure our clients connect with the best available candidates, but also and more importantly, the best candidates in the marketplace.” Patrick Westerburger, Hagoort & Partners

Hagoort & Partners’ consultants search for the best candidates in the market by making use of a broad professional network and their advanced search techniques. Our method involves a clear approach,
demonstrated in the agreements we make with clients and our ability to successfully meet targets
at every step of the way.

About IRC Global Executive Search Partners
IRC Global Executive Search Partners is a market leader in the global executive search industry with a track record of over 20,000 completed  assignments for 1,000+ clients in almost every conceivable industry segment and function. Our clients range from large multinationals to middle market companies that enjoy the advantage of working with leading local firms around the globe, providing them access to expert local market knowledge, the agility and commitment of owner operated firms and the global reach of a strong alliance.

With a growing roster of leading executive search firms across Europe, the Americas, Asia and Australia, IRC Global Executive Search Partners has over 200 accomplished executive search professionals. Ranked among the world’s 15 largest retained search firms, IRC Global Executive Search Partners has been providing consistent and high-performance executive search solutions to its clients for the past fifteen years.

Contact Information:
IRC Global Executive Search Partners
Sylvia MacArthur
sylvia.macarthur@ircsearchpartners.com
1 416 920 0092
www.ircsearchpartners.com