I am Annelien Jordense, educated in Social Sciences and with many years of experience in Executive Search and complex recruitment challenges.
Throughout my career, I have built broad and solid expertise in sectors with a technical component — a world that has always fascinated me. Think of the energy transition (from grid management to hydrogen), offshore (vessels & grids), procurement (from renewables to materials), and horticulture (climate systems to LED lighting). Additionally, I greatly enjoy working on filling general management positions such as CCO, COO, CPO, and CEO.
Thanks to this focus, I have built an extensive network of strong candidates and clients, ranging from SMEs to large corporates. In previous roles — including Partner Executive Search at Lyncwise, Procurement Manager at Stork, Recruitment Manager at Enexis, and at Reed Elsevier — I have connected organisations with people who make a difference.
I have a strong affinity for technically complex environments. “The more complex, the better” is a phrase that suits me well. I strive to understand the content, ask critical questions, and provide targeted advice — both to clients and candidates.
At Van de Groep & Olsthoorn, I feel right at home. I look forward to continuing to build strong, sustainable matches within this team in a market that keeps evolving.
