Niekie Jansen

Niekie Jansen is a Director at The Up Group, an executive search firm specializing in digital leadership. Based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Niekie has established herself as a thought leader in the digital talent space over the past 15 years.

Professional Background

Niekie's career in executive search and talent acquisition includes:

• Current role as Director at The Up Group, where she focuses on digital transformation and leadership.23
• Previous experience at international executive search firms, including Russell Reynolds Associates.3
• Work at Dutch digital boutique firm Newpeople.34

Expertise and Responsibilities

As a Director at The Up Group, Niekie:

• Acts as a sparring partner for companies at various stages of digital transformation.2
• Offers executive search services, interim solutions, and designs digital leadership strategies.
• Specializes in placing senior executives and board members in high-growth technology companies across Europe.1

Notable Achievements

Niekie has been involved in organizing and hosting industry events, including:

• Co-hosting a networking event along the canals of Amsterdam, bringing together influential tech companies and PE/VC funds.1
• Participating in The Up Group's annual events, which connect leaders in the European tech ecosystem.1

Niekie Jansen's role at The Up Group positions her as a key figure in connecting top talent with leading technology companies, contributing to the growth and development of the European digital economy.