Olfertjan Niemeijer

Olfertjan Niemeijer is a prominent figure in the world of recruitment since 1992, with over two decades of experience in the industry. He founded Independent Recruiters Group in 2003, which has since expanded into multiple labels with a team of specialist recruiters serving clients in various fields such as finance, IT, sales and marketing, HRM and recruitment, procurement, manufacturing, hospitality, engineering, non-profit organizations, and more. Under his visionary leadership, Independent Recruiters has become one of the most respected recruitment firms in the Netherlands.

Olfertjan is a seasoned recruiter who has helped thousands of candidates find new career opportunities, fulfilling their aspirations while delivering value to clients. His vast experience and expertise in recruitment, executive search, interim, contract recruitment, consulting, and headhunting set him apart in the industry. A graduate of Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, he studied B, BE, and bachelor in bedrijfseconomie. Olfertjan is also the former Managing Consultant at independent professionals, recruitment consultant at Independent Ability, partner at Independent Hospitality, co-creator at HotelloJob.com, and consultant at several other leading firms.

With Independent Recruiters Group and its labels, Olfertjan aims to achieve his mission of transforming lives by connecting the right people with the right jobs. He has assembled a team of expert recruiters who have the required education and experience to help clients and candidates find the perfect fit in their respective fields. Olfertjan has a passion for headhunting and using LinkedIn for recruitment, which has enabled his team to make successful personal matches in a broad range of disciplines.