Personality First

The personality and drives of people make the difference.

We are a boutique (Executive) Search & selection, Management Coaching and training firm that helps you to improve your team performance. With over 25 years of experience in different (C-Level) management positions from start-ups to corporates, from Business to Operations and IT; we are your trusted partner in business.

We believe that the personality and drives of people make the difference in your organization. If you as a leader know how to place them in the right position and communicate with them on the level that they get inspirated by, they will become a successful individual, valuable asset to the team, happier person and a better performer.

Let us help you find the strength of the individual member or bring more balance to your team and improve the results of your company.

Our Services

EXECUTIVE SEARCH & SELECTON

After 25 years of management and over 10 years of executive search we can tell you this; we never hired a CV to bring a company to the next level. We hired and placed people! People that, by being themselves, filled in the position in their way and by that made the difference.

LEADERSHIP &TEAM TRAINING

You are recognizing this, aren’t you? When you are part of a winning team, you get into some sort of flow. Everything you touch becomes more successful and you gain energy from work instead of losing it. We all have had those moments, but there are also situations that would need to improve in order to get there.

MANAGEMENT & CAREER COACHING

So, you left your organization after several years and are now looking for the next step in your career. Or you want to improve your leadership skills and results in your current role. Let us guide you. We offer several programs that will support you to shape your path to success;

COMPANY RECRUITMENT TRAINING

Personality First has partnered with Great Performance Group to expand the capabilities of the Recruiter within your organization and to have them increase their success rate.

Imagine never investing in the wrong person and always finding the perfect personality to fit the team... watch your business soar.

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Patrick Kinders

Managing Director | Owner

Executive Search

Training & Coaching

More about Patrick

With over 25 years of experience in different (C-Level) management positions from start-ups to corporates, from Business to Operations and IT; I have a broad business background.

I believe that people make the difference in an organization. If you as a leader know how to place them in the right position and communicate with them on the level that they get inspirated by, they will become a successful individual, valuable asset to the team, happier person and a better performer.

Dennis Smits

Recruitment Director

Executive Search

Open Positions

Senior Retail Account Manager bij Dole Europe in Bleiswijk

By Dennis Smits • November 6, 2024

Voor onze klant Dole Europe zoeken wij een ondernemende, mensgerichte Senior Retail Account Manager die meebouwt aan de synergie tussen de sales afdelingen van Dole Europe

Accountant Van der Does Accountants & Adviseurs Reeuwijk

Accountant bij Van der Does Accountants & Adviseurs Reeuwijk

October 22, 2024

Voor onze klant Van der Does Accountants & Adviseurs zoeken wij een enthousiaste accountant die vanuit een informele, mensgerichte aanpak richting de klanten, de organisatie verder mee kan uitbouwen.

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Engineering Manager bij Leaseweb in Amsterdam

By Dennis Smits • September 24, 2024

For our client Leaseweb we are looking for an experienced and people minded Engineering Manager who will play a pivotal role in shaping the technical direction and success of their cloud hosting solutions.

Senior Sourcing Manager bij Dole Europe in Bleiswijk

By Dennis Smits • May 8, 2024

Voor onze klant Dole Europe zoeken wij een enthousiaste en ondernemende Sourcing Manager voor de productgroep mango’s en avocado’s, die vanuit een gedegen achtergrond in de internationale AGF handel, de wereldwijde inkoop van avocado en mango verder uitbouwt.

Manager SAP Application Management bij Leaseweb in Amsterdam

By Dennis Smits • May 6, 2024

For our client Leaseweb we are looking for an energetic and people minded Manager Sap Application Management, who will develop a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the SAP landscape.

Compliance Officer Informatiebeveiliging & privacy bij Robidus in Zaandam

By Dennis Smits • April 30, 2024

Voor onze klant Robidus in Zaandam zoeken wij een hands-on en analytische Compliance Officer Informatiebeveiliging & privacy die de organisatie wil begeleiden bij het identificeren van risico’s en het implementeren van beleid en procedures. Robidus zet informatiebeveiliging en risicomanagement in om strategische besluiten te onderbouwen maar ook om de beheersing van de interne organisatie in goede banen te leiden. Hiermee voldoen ze aan de continu veranderende wet- en regelgeving.

Operationeel Risk Manager bij Robidus in Zaandam

By Dennis Smits • February 13, 2024

Voor onze klant Robidus in Zaandam zoeken wij een resultaatgerichte en analytische Operational Risk Manager die de organisatie wil begeleiden bij het uitvoeren van risicomanagement. Robidus zet risicomanagement in om strategische besluiten te onderbouwen maar ook om de beheersing van de interne organisatie in goede banen te leiden. Hiermee voldoen ze aan de continu veranderende wet- en regelgeving.

Commercieel Directeur bij Robidus in Zaandam

November 6, 2023

Voor onze klant Robidus in Zaandam zoeken wij een gedreven, mensgerichte Commercieel Directeur die binnen het leiderschapsteam de verbindende factor is tussen de ‘voor- en achterkant’ van de organisatie. Robidus is een toonaangevende organisatie in Nederland op het gebied van sociale zekerheid, verzuim en arbeidsongeschiktheid. Zij zijn een betrokken partner voor de 700 grootzakelijke klanten en bieden hen hoogwaardige dienstverlening op maat. Robidus is inhoudelijk gedreven, staan voor kwaliteit en ziet dat als de groei driver. Robidus bestaat dit jaar 20 jaar en ze staan aan de vooravond van een nieuwe fase. Ze investeren in het leiderschapsteam en zoeken daarvoor een Commercieel Directeur met een sterke operationele focus die zich hard maakt voor de borging van kwaliteit.