About Us

People, Passion, Excellence

*We are a global network of independent executive search boutiques.*
Our network has partner offices in Europe, Asia, North America and South America. We look for quality on both professional as well as personal levels in our partners. All the owners of the Kennedy partner firms have at least 10 years experience in retained search under their respective market. We all adhere to the highest business ethics and professional standards. Clients can be assured that the Kennedy affiliation guarantees a superior approach, execution and experience to our clients and candidates as well as our stakeholders. With Kennedy Executive Search, you can expect the best in the business.

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We support our clients boost transformation and drive change in order to simplify processes and generate profitable growth

Strong international network in the area of financial services, consultancies, digitalization and brokerages

Deep professional understanding for structures, products, responsibilities and goals

Member of Kennedy Executive Search – a global network of executive and consulting boutique firms

We are characterized by a strong hands-on mentality, authenticity and commitment

We are committed to accompany the success of our clients by finding the best leadership available

All placed candidates still work for our clients

Within the past 3 years all vacancies we accepted were placed successfully

Mission

CREATE TRUST AND LOYAL PARTNERSHIPS WITH OUR CLIENTS

Our mission is to be our clients’ favourite partner and way to conduct executive search assignments. We are dedicated to being a great place for our people to work; to being a strong, positive presence in local communities; and to delivering the quality, service, and value our clients have come to expect from the network – a symbol to be trusted in the markets we serve.

Vision

PROGRESSIVE PARTNER NETWORK

We want to be a progressive partner network delivering a contemporary client, candidate, stake- and shareholder experience. To realize this, we are committed to delivering fully transparent, high-quality executive search and consulting services to our clients and candidates by providing an experience that meets their expectations and makes them feel welcome, satisfied, respected and valued.

Values

PEOPLE, PASSION, EXCELLENCE

We enjoy working with people which is why we have chosen to work in this industry. We are passionate about helping organizations in finding and attracting the best talent for them and knowledge workers to bringing their careers forward. We love what we do and we want to do it right. Good is not good enough for us.

THE LEADERSHIP TEAM BEHIND KENNEDY EXECUTIVE

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Veerle Van De Vijver, President

· Executive & board search, and executive coaching since 2011.

· Held several sales & marketing leadership roles in B2B global companies.

· Leads D&I consulting practice with Tavernier & Van De Vijver, Belgium.

· Certified executive coach.

· MBA from Vlerick Management School.

· Lived and worked in Spain, currently resides in Belgium.

· Fluent in Dutch, French, Spanish, English.

György Kobelrausch, Vice President

· Executive search Consultant since 2005 Business Coaching since 2010

· Graduated from the Technical University of Budapest (MSC) a coaching diploma from Dr. Kollár Coaching Institute, member of IACM

· Worked for multinational companies in various Sales, Marketing and general management positions.

· Board Member of Unilever Hungary for 4 years

· Sucessful management of 100+ search selection projects for Hungarian and multinational companies.

· Speaks English and German fluently

· Certified Innermetrix Consultant 5 years' experience in assessing behaviour, motivation and competences of people.

KENNEDY EXECUTIVE SEARCH FOUNDER

“Clients and candidates love working with boutique search firms because they feel they get better service. And they love working with the big integrated corporates as they get global understanding. This is why I have created Kennedy: local high-touch service only a boutique can deliver and the helicopter view only a large firm can provide. The best of two worlds. Thanks for having me.”

— Jorg Stegemann
Founder of Kennedy Executive Search