Challenging and encouraging both clients and candidates to reach their full potential. Curious to get to know you by pushing boundaries - always looking for a genuine connection as a starting point. Making a difference, with an open and spirited approach. That characterises Kristien. At Odgers Berndtson, Kristien leads the industry practice, including manufacturing, transport & logistics, construction and energy industries. From international enterprises and corporate businesses to private equity firms and family businesses. Kristien looks for the perfect fit when it comes to finding the right leaders in general management, finance, sales, HR and operations. She also acts as an adviser and coach for senior management, to facilitate transitions and help optimise results. Before joining Odgers Berndtson, Kristien held various executive roles in sales and operations at Randstad and Selecta. In 2016 she won the ‘CCO of the Year’ award from the Sales Management Association. Kristien is also active as a supervisory director at Patijnenburg: an organisation that matches, advises and guides people with limited employment opportunities. Kristien holds a Master's degree in Law and is a NOBCO/EQA certified Coach Practitioner. She lives with her husband and three children in Rotterdam. For her, working at Odgers Berndtson brings the best of both worlds: a global network with local strength and flexibility. A perfect place for sharing learnings and experiences, and a working environment where people listen, collaborate and challenge each other. Allowing her to be the best version of herself.