Partner

HANS WIJSMA

About ME

After completing my Masters-degree in Law at the Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam, I developed my career working in the Technology, Executive Search, and the Renewables industries of which 8 years were spent in greater China and Singapore.

I started my career with a global IT company in Marketing and Sales Management focusing on diverse industries amongst others building and construction, transportation, and waste management. After 8 years in this corporate environment, I left Europe to start up a mobile banking company in Shanghai, China and a second enterprise, also in China, in HR Technology, bringing mature HR solutions to the demanding and challenging Chinese market. After the switch to HR Technology, I held several leadership roles in international HR tech and consultancy companies, followed by a leadership position at a global leader in the renewables industry, contributing to challenging net-zero goals across the globe. Having worked with great pleasure in executive search in Europe in between two international assignments, I joined Kennedy Fitch as a Partner in 2022 to serve both clients and candidates leveraging my broad international and diverse cultural experience.

Based in: Blaricum, Holland

Languages: Dutch, English, German, French, Chinese

Focus Areas

Executive Search for HRGlobal Executive SearchTalent PipelineWork Technology

UPLIFTING THE WORLD OF WORK

How do you serve as the antidote to the stereotype?

By being always, in any environment and situation 100% authentic, positive, open, honest, personal, and sometimes ”out of the box.” With this approach throughout my career, I have found that conversations and interactions with clients, candidates, and others tend to be much more meaningful and rewarding, bringing the best outcomes for everyone involved.

– Hans Jan Wijsma

How I can help YOU

As a Partner, I can help you find the right candidate that has a true match with the team, organization, and culture. Utilizing my 20+ years of international experience in a variety of companies and roles, ranging from large corporates to scale- and startups in emerging, developing, and mature markets whilst having lived and worked in Europe, China, and Singapore, I bring my vast cross cultural experience to the table to find the perfect match. I specialize in cross-industry commercial, operational, and leadership roles in an international setting including non-executive and advisory board positions.

What WE can achieve together

I appreciate a professional yet personal approach, where our cooperation feels like a true partnership aimed at achieving the desired outcomes. I always going the extra mile to achieve success and build a long and lasting relationship.