About us

What we do

HFN provides Executive Search, Interim Management, and Executive Coaching services. Our agency is specialised in Senior Management positions in the domains of Accounting, Financial and Non-Financial (regulatory) Reporting and Risk Management, Compliance, Treasury, and (Internal) Audit. We work with financial institutions, Private Equity firms, multinational corporations, family businesses and large SMEs.

Our approach / our network

The intake for a role is always conducted by a financial professional with in-depth knowledge of the specific field. Together with the client, we can further define the role, significantly increasing the probability of a long-term match. HFN has an extensive permanent network of top financial professionals, including CFOs, CFROs, CCOs and partners from major accounting and consulting firms. Additionally, HFN has a large community of interim managers, mostly Certified Public Accountants (CPA)/Register EDP Auditors (RE), quants, and specialists.

 

The Founders

Endymion Struijs
A Registered Accountant and IT auditor, educated at the University of Amsterdam. This veteran specialises in providing services to finance and technology-related (corporate) enterprises. Endymion started his career at PWC, then worked at KMPG and became a partner at Deloitte.
Additionally, he has served as a lecturer at the University of Amsterdam and is the founder of Permanente Educatie Amsterdam and ENDYMION Amsterdam, Studio for Contemporary Public Audit.


Emiel de Sévrèn Jacquet  
After studying economics and art history, Emiel worked at Shell in The Hague. Over 15 years ago, he transitioned to the placement of Finance Professionals. First as a consultant, then as a partner, and in 2010, as the founder of Greenberg Nielsen Finance Recruiters, a top 3 player in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. He has an extensive international network and is also an Honorary Consul, combining his diplomatic skills with his in-depth knowledge of the Executive Search business to attract the best talents for organisations.   
You can download his whitepaper on ‘The Liquid Workforce’ here.

Team & Advisory Board

Erik van der Kruk

Erik van der Kruk

Chairman of the Advisory Board
Former partner at KPMG
Erik van der Kruk
Erik van der Kruk
Chairman of the Advisory Board
Former partner at KPMG
Erik van der Kruk is an experienced professional who thrives on working with individuals who excel in their fields and are eager to utilize their talents. Erik has built a successful track record in management positions at companies such as Telegraaf Media Groep, KPMG (equity partner), Deloitte, Arthur Andersen, Amdahl, and IBM. Throughout these companies, he has held various management roles, focusing on areas such as finance, sales, and consulting.
Carola Steenmeijer

Carola Steenmeijer

Advisory Board
Former partner KPMG
Carola Steenmeijer
Carola Steenmeijer
Advisory Board
Former partner KPMG
Carola is an experienced board member and independent risk consultant with a focus on long-term sustainability of the business model and societal developments, including ESG risk integration, in the financial sector. Prior to starting her independent career, Carola was a partner at KPMG's risk consulting practice, where she was responsible for providing these services in the banking sector.
Marcel Bongers

Marcel Bongers

Supervisory Board
RvC Rabobank Amsterdam
Marcel Bongers
Marcel Bongers
Supervisory Board
RvC Rabobank Amsterdam
Marcel Bongers is an experienced senior executive and non-executive board advisor specializing in governance, IT, and organization. With broad experience in multinational corporations in the banking, securities, financial, energy, industrial, and utilities sectors, he adds value to CEOs and CFOs.
Hanny Kemna

Hanny Kemna

Advisory Board
Multiple commissioner and supervisor
Hanny Kemna
Hanny Kemna
Advisory Board
Multiple commissioner and supervisor
Hanny Kemna is an internationally experienced independent IT auditor and advisor, specializing in Finance, Operations, and Information and Communication Technology. She is the Chairman of the Board of Directors for pension administrator MN, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors for health insurer Menzis, and a member of the Supervisory Board, Chair of the Audit Committee, and member of the Remuneration Committee of Athora Netherlands NV.
Endymion Struijs

Endymion Struijs

Founding Partner
Endymion Struijs
Endymion Struijs
Founding Partner
A Registered Accountant and IT auditor, educated at the University of Amsterdam. This veteran specialises in providing services to finance and technology-related (corporate) enterprises. Endymion started his career at PWC, then worked at KMPG and became a partner at Deloitte. Additionally, he has served as a lecturer at the University of Amsterdam and is the founder of Permanente Educatie Amsterdam and ENDYMION Amsterdam, Studio for Contemporary Public Audit.
Emiel de Sévrèn Jacquet

Emiel de Sévrèn Jacquet

Founding Partner
Emiel de Sévrèn Jacquet
Emiel de Sévrèn Jacquet
Founding Partner
After studying economics and art history, Emiel worked at Shell in The Hague. Over 15 years ago, he transitioned to the placement of Finance Professionals. First as a consultant, then as a partner, and in 2010, as the founder of Greenberg Nielsen Finance Recruiters, a top 3 player in Amsterdam. He stepped down from the board in 2016. He has an extensive international network and is also a Honoray Consul. He combines his diplomatic skills with his in depth knowledge of the Executive Search business to attract the best talent for organisations.
Berry Helsloot

Berry Helsloot

Manager Operations
Berry Helsloot
Berry Helsloot
Manager Operations
Berry has over 12 years of experience as a project manager and product owner in various technology companies. He excels in distinguishing between main and side issues and possesses a helicopter view that enables him to approach complex projects from multiple perspectives. Berry has a strong affinity for technology and finance and extensive knowledge and experience in agile and scrum methodologies. Berry is always looking for ways to improve and optimize processes, taking into account the interests of all stakeholders involved.
Otto Waterlander

Otto Waterlander

Advisory Board
Energy, natural gas and hydrogen executive
Otto Waterlander
Otto Waterlander
Advisory Board
Energy, natural gas and hydrogen executive
Otto Waterlander has worked for over 30 years in the energy industry, working with governments, small and large companies, traditional and renewable players. He brings a truly global experience, having lived and worked in Europe, Ukraine and Latin America and having worked extensively across all continents including Africa, Middle East and Latin America. Before joining TES, Otto was a Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company where he co-led the global Oil & Gas practice. Before that, he was a Partner in the energy practice at Booz & Company. He started his career with Royal Dutch Shell in May 1990, where he had various roles in the Netherlands and Venezuela until the end of 1997.
Lieke Visser

Lieke Visser

Head of Research
Lieke Visser
Lieke Visser
Head of Research
Lieke Visser is specialized in senior level Executive Search. She coordinates the HFN Executive Searchers. Her team focuses on candidate mapping, market mapping and analysis to keep abreast of market movement, trends and data. Lieke has a background in various executive search firms and international financial institutions.
50+ Trusted Partners

50+ Trusted Partners

External Advisors
50+ Trusted Partners
50+ Trusted Partners
External Advisors
HFN Executive works with a trusted network of external advisors. These partners are Senior Executives who are active in different industries in all regions of the world. These partners are sounding boards and give us access to their trusted network.
Anton Sandler

Anton Sandler

Raad van Advies
Supervisory and Advisory Board member. Former Senior Audit Partner and CFO - Deloitte
Anton Sandler
Anton Sandler
Raad van Advies
Supervisory and Advisory Board member. Former Senior Audit Partner and CFO - Deloitte
Since becoming Deloitte partner in 1999, filled Lead Senior Audit partner responsibility on highly diverse client base ranging from young scale-ups/unicorns, private equity investees, initial listings, AEX (also USA and UK listed), mid, and small cap companies. Key to my senior audit partner role was filling the role as auditor and trusted advisor to both Management and the Board. Leadership and Board roles : CFO, Deloitte Netherlands (2015-2020). Netherlands and global mid-market Technology, Media, Telecom leader (2009-2012). Also, launched and headed-up Deloitte Offerings Services (IPO listings) and Deloitte Private Equity Audit Group (2002-2010).