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HeadFirst Group is a leading, international HR tech service provider and the largest platform for professionals in the Benelux, operating in fifteen European countries. The organization offers a diversity of HR solutions, such as Managed Service Providing, Recruitment Process Outsourcing, intermediary services (matchmaking, contracting) and HR consulting. More than 25 thousand professionals work for over five hundred clients in Europe, with which HeadFirst Group realizes an annual turnover of over 2.6 billion euros. The main brands of HeadFirst Group are the MSP (including intermediary services) labels HeadFirst and Staffing Management Services, RPO and recruitment specialist Sterksen, IT talent sourcer StarApple and the Belgian HR technology company ProUnity.

Marion van HappenChief Executive Officer

Marion was appointed CEO of HeadFirst Group in February 2022. She has more than 20 years of experience in HR services, recruitment and staffing in various commercial and senior management positions in the Netherlands and abroad. Prior to joining HeadFirst Group, Marion was Chief Operating Officer at RGF Staffing Netherlands (formerly USG People) and Managing Director of Unique. In her role as CEO, she leads the organization's strategic, operational and commercial activities.

Willem VerhaagenChief Financial Officer

Willem joined HeadFirst Group as CFO in February 2025. Since 2023, Willem had been CFO of EyeCare Group. Before that, from 2012 to 2022, he held various CFO positions at Randstad, both in the Netherlands and internationally. He began his career at Randstad in 2007 as Manager Finance & Control. Willem fulfills the role of CFO of HeadFirst Group, leading the group's financial operations. His portfolio includes business operations, financial activities, accounting, treasury, control, quality and legal matters.

Renger LammersChief Commercial Officer

Renger Lammers has joined HeadFirst Group as Chief Commercial Officer. He will focus on strengthening the company's commercial capabilities and driving its international growth strategy. Renger has a background in operational excellence and commercial leadership and has held senior positions at Aldi Einkauf, Essent and Manpower Group Netherlands. He brings a strong customer-centric approach to his work, and his expertise will be instrumental in expanding HeadFirst Group's services both in the Netherlands and globally.

Arco ElsmanChief Operations Officer

Arco Elsman has joined HeadFirst Group as Chief Operating Officer. He brings more than 20 years of experience in HR services, including MSP and RPO. He has held leadership positions at companies such as Yacht, Twago and Randstad RiseSmart. In his new role, Arco focuses on driving operational excellence. With a strong client-centric approach and a proven track record in scaling HR tech companies, Arco leads the innovation of HeadFirst Group's services.

Mattijs Wassenburg

VP of Product & Digital

Joke de Graaf

Director People and Culture

Press Release

The contacts below can be contacted for press information. We are happy to talk to you about a variety of topics concerning our organization.

Marije Wildenborg

Director Commercial Office

Marije.wildenborg-degroot@headfirst.nl
+316 - 45 76 86 93
Available Monday to Friday

Natacha Spooren-Wassenaar

Manager Communication

Natasja.Spooren-Wassenaar@headfirst.nl
+316 - 15 19 24 85
Absent on Wednesday