Hagoort & Partners
Executive Search in the Netherlands

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Kestria, the world's largest executive search alliance

We are Kestria, the world's largest executive search alliance.

Cees Hagoort

Cees Hagoort

Founder & Managing Director

Patrick Westerburger

Patrick Westerburger

Managing Partner

Talent needs are global. That's why you'll find us in every corner of the world. At Kestria, we have been uniting our clients with top-level leaders for almost three decades. We are the world's largest executive search alliance in terms of global reach – you'll find us wherever your business takes you in the world.

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Revolutionizing Agribusiness: A deep dive into innovations reshaping the industry

The Agribusiness & Agriscience sector is transforming rapidly, driven by technological innovation, sustainability goals and the imperative of addressing global food security challenges. This dynamic industry leads in adopting cutting-edge technologies and novel business models to navigate climate change, resource scarcity, and changing consumer preferences. Kestria recently met with global industry leaders at the Innovation in Agribusiness roundtable to discuss trends, technology, and optimization of resources for the future and the challenges they present.

Balancing motherhood and career

The evolving role of women in modern society reflects a profound shift from traditional norms to a dynamic landscape where women are asserting their presence across diverse spheres. Women are no longer confined to traditional gender roles but are actively participating as leaders, innovators and contributors in various sectors.

Leadership in uncertain times: A how to guide for leaders great or small

The following quote is a reminder to us all that even the most experienced leaders cannot predict the future. In uncertain times, it is important to be humble and adaptable. "Only a fool would try to forecast the future." – Mark Twain. Leadership in uncertain times is more important than ever before. Leaders in multinational organizations must be able to adapt to change, build resilience and inspire their teams.

We are Kestria

“When we built up our global team in Amsterdam we asked Hagoort & Partners (Kestria Netherlands) for their support to find candidates for different roles with relevant track records for our company. They successfully searched, engaged and selected the people that we needed. Based on their professional and proven work methods we hired candidates for several positions on executive level, director and managerial level and senior specialists.”

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Johan Swarts, Director Human Resources Global Tools and Services, Sandvik Mining
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