Finding a Country Leader in the Netherlands for intelligentfoods
Faced with a time-sensitive need for senior leadership in the Netherlands, intelligentfood turned to Adams to find the right team, experience and cultural fit—fast.
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intelligentfood Schweiz AG is a Swiss beverage company known for its delicious and refreshing mate drinks. With branches in the Netherlands and Switzerland and presence in other key European countries, they are successfully expanding their operations in Europe.
The challenge
intelligentfood faced a difficult challenge during a particularly sensitive period: their Dutch office had just lost its Country Lead, leaving the team without leadership. The urgency of the role combined with its seniority made this a high-stakes search. intelligentfood needed someone who could not only step in quickly but also integrate seamlessly from day one.
Adding to the challenge, the talent pool for experienced, culturally aligned leaders in the Netherlands is competitive—and timing was critical. Delays in hiring could have impacted key business operations. The situation demanded speed, precision, and close collaboration.
It was a delicate situation. Understanding our brands and the profiles we’re looking for is not always straightforward. Speed was crucial.
The solution
To ensure success, we assigned a senior consultant with deep expertise in executive recruitment and decades of understanding of the Dutch talent market. From day one, we worked in close partnership with intelligentfood, aligning on two clear priorities: speed and cultural fit.
Knowing how critical this leadership hire was, we moved fast. We mobilised our full network, activated targeted sourcing strategies, and within days identified a standout candidate. He was introduced, interviewed, and hired in one seamless process. No long shortlist, no back-and-forth—just one exceptional match. Every step of the way, we kept communication open and transparent, ensuring we remained aligned with intelligentfood’s leadership vision and brand values.
Our recruiter played a hands-on role throughout—advising the hiring manager, managing expectations, and keeping momentum high. The result was a swift, confident decision-making process that led to the successful hire, without compromising on quality or timing.
From the outset, I felt that David (senior recruiter) had a strong grasp of our needs and vision. He demonstrated a deep understanding of the type of leadership and experience we were looking for.
” I understand how challenging it can be to align the right talent with a company’s brand identity and culture. I would absolutely recommend Adams. They are highly approachable, work at eye level, and operate with great professionalism throughout the process.”
Claudio Lobosco
Director New Markets Strategy at intelligentfood Schweiz AG
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