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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Transformations are hard, digital ones even harder

Digital transformations are challenging endeavors, with digital transformations being ever more complex. In today's fast-paced, technology-driven world, the survival and growth of established organisations hinge on their ability to navigate this intricate journey. Embracing digital transformation is not just an option but a necessity for remaining competitive. It's crucial for businesses to understand the multifaceted nature of digital transformation to thrive and adapt in a perpetually evolving landscape.

Digitalisation in Life Sciences Ireland

BCG recently reported that less than 20% of biopharma companies have successfully executed a digital transformation, which is well below the 35% cross-industry average. The report also highlighted that this lack of success appears to be due to an incremental approach that has resulted in 88% of digitalisation efforts happening within silos, not company-wide. Therese Keohane, Director of Operations, Kestria Ireland, interviewed Mohamed Noor, Digitalisation Manager at NIBRT, about digitalisation in Life Sciences in Ireland.

AI and personalization: Enhancing shopping, recommendations and service

In today's retail industry, digital transformation rules are fueled by AI and tech advances. Consumers want personalized experiences, driving a rise in targeted marketing and custom products. Online shopping remains strong, complemented by a renewed interest in physical stores. Sustainability and ethics now heavily influence buying decisions, pushing retailers towards responsible practices. However, challenges like supply chain issues and changing consumer needs demand agility and innovation for continued success.

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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