Jacob Hoekstra

Str. Andrei Muresanu, nr. 5, ap 3, sector 1
Bucharest
+40 21 230 50 79, romania@iesf.com
http://www.kilpatrick.eu

A Graduate in Economics from the Netherlands, Jacob started his career initially in Finance, later Tourism and then joined a European full service organization for over ten years. His main areas of expertise have been business development and general management having managed businesses in Italy, Greece, Portugal, Romania and the Netherlands   Jacob has had extensive experience in commercial negotiations, start ups of new companies in various countries with both private and (semi) public sectors. In 2003, he took over the Italian executive search firm Kilpatrick and immediately affiliated the company to a global network called the IESF (International Executive Search Federation) and built up the business regionally to become a leading player in the international searches for both Italian clients abroad and Multinationals trying to define key players in Italy. February 2006 the firm opened offices in Romania (Timisoara and Bucharest) and later in the Netherlands. Kilpatrick has really become an integrated part of the global executive search firm, IESF, and Jacob and his team continue their aggressive and successful development of the business.  

Jacob has built a reputation with both clients and candidates that are based on superior communication and project results that exceed expectations.  Working at the highest levels, he has successfully built teams for early-stage clients as well as reinvigorated established organizations with new talent. Jacob's specialty is to manage the cultural differences aiming at the best possible return on investment for both company and executive.  

His commitment to excellence, combined with extensive in depth industry knowledge, has been the driving force behind Kilpatrick's development. 

Jacob is also Joint President of the International Executive Search Federation. Founded in 2003, IESF quickly expanded its coverage, creating a network of 130 offices in over 40 countries around the world. His 20 years experience in the Human Resources industry, adds a high dose of professionalism to IESF's rising path.

Kilpatrick, part of the International Executive Search Federation "www.iesf.com" was created in the 90's by Italian senior executive consultants. In its steady growth it became one of the most important players on the Italian market for searching and defining the best managers and directors. In 2003 Kilpatrick was taken over by a Dutch / Italian group of entrepreneurs. Guided by the new international management team Kilpatrick enters the world of International Executive Search, offering a unique service to their clients; direct access to 40 countries with over 130 offices. Kilpatrick has opened since than their own offices in Romania and The Netherlands and maintains its unique difference: a young and international management team, combined with a deep knowledge of the entrepreneurial tissue and the local labor markets. Kilpatrick's major areas of expertise are the following: automotive, logistics, manufacturing industry, pharmaceutical industry and luxury / fast moving consumer goods.