In his very first week, Xander took charge of commercial hiring across two countries, quickly building a pipeline of outstanding candidates. Working with him was great; you can tell he has enthusiasm for recruitment, sharp understanding of the tech landscape and a proactive communication approach. I would love to work together again! If you’re looking for a talent partner who can ramp up fast and deliver results, Xander is the person you want.

Xander and I have been in touch since the early days of Coolset. He has always been available whenever I needed advice on talent acquisition or HR-related matters, supported me in my search for my first technical hire, and guided me with relevant job market data and salary benchmarks. It’s refreshing to work with someone who has hands-on experience in Amsterdam’s top startups.

Xander has managed our talent acquisition as a fractional partner for over two years now. We like to be flexible; whenever we need to fill a new role or cover a backfill, we can start right away. Our collaboration is fully integrated and he knows our product, team and culture very well. This way, we minimize the time that our managers need to spend on recruitment.

In 2024, Xander has played an instrumental role on growing Studocu from 130 to 175 team members by outbeating our extremely ambitious recruitment targets, and helping us hire the best of the best. Xander is very passionate about what he does, and truly outcome driven; he places the bar very high for himself and will not shy away from hard work.

I know Xander as an outstanding professional who quickly becomes an integral part of any team or organization. He truly understands recruitment, brings energy, precision, a great sense of humor and a 110% commitment to his work. He excels in diverse roles and departments, seamlessly adapting and delivering exceptional results, while ensuring a top-notch candidate experience.

Silvia filled the pipeline for our most difficult position to hire in no time. She knew where to look, was tech savvy and knew how to keep people engaged in further conversations with our company. This definitely helped our brand awareness in the Netherlands. During our collaboration, I appreciated Silvia's ability to provide crisp and honest feedback.

Silvia took real interest in our company, our ways of working and our interpersonal profiles, which helped us to find candidates that fit our reality. She also brought a good rhythm to the hiring pipeline, so we stayed on track for our hiring goals. It was a pleasure working together and we would gladly do it again.

Working with Xander is a real pleasure. He communicates clearly and quickly, and always moves things forward with a genuine can-do attitude. What stands out most is the energy and enthusiasm he brings to every conversation. He knows how to make a company and role come alive, which helps candidates become excited about the opportunity. Xander combines speed, positivity and a strong sense of ownership - exactly what you want from a recruitment partner.