randstad announces executive board changes.

• Jacques van den Broek to step down as CEO at the conclusion of his second term in March 2022.
• Supervisory Board intends to appoint Sander van 't Noordende as successor, subject to shareholder approval.
• Henry Schirmer and Chris Heutink proposed to be reappointed to the Executive Board.

Randstad N.V. announces that Jacques van den Broek will step down as CEO and Chair of the Executive Board at the conclusion of his second term in March 2022. The Supervisory Board is pleased to announce its intention to appoint Sander van 't Noordende as his successor. 

Jacques van den Broek has been Randstad’s CEO and Chair of the Executive Board since 2014, and member of the Executive Board since 2004, and has worked for the business for over 30 years. During his time with the company, Jacques has made a significant contribution to Randstad’s growth to become the global leader in HR services. He led the company through its transformation to become a more tech-enabled business with a clear digital strategy, underpinned by a passion for people. The strengthening of Randstad’s culture and values over his tenure as CEO is a testament to his leadership.

After a thorough candidate selection process, the Supervisory Board intends to appoint Sander van 't Noordende as the incoming CEO of Randstad. The proposal to appoint him as member of the Executive Board will be put to the shareholders for their approval at an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) to be held in December 2021. Subject to shareholder approval, Sander will step down from the Supervisory Board and join the Executive Board in early January 2022. He will assume his responsibilities as CEO and take over from Jacques after the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 29 March 2022. Sander’s remuneration package will be in line with Randstad’s remuneration policy.

Sander spent the majority of his career at (NYSE listed) Accenture, a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud, security and operations, where he held a number of senior management and executive roles during a successful three decades with the company. During his final years at Accenture he served as the Group Chief Executive of the Products Operating Group. Under his leadership, the Products Operating Group grew from $ 6 billion to $ 12 billion based on a sharp focus on client and industry development as well as strong growth in digital services.

Randstad also announces that the Supervisory Board has recommended the re-appointment of Henry Schirmer as member of the Executive Board and Chief Financial Officer and Chris Heutink as member of the Executive Board. Their reappointments will be put to shareholders for their approval at the AGM to be held on 29 March 2022, when their first and second term respectively expires. 

Jacques van den Broek biography

Jacques van den Broek was born on in 1960 and he is a Dutch national.  He joined Randstad in 1988 and was appointed to the Executive Board in 2004. Appointed as CEO and Chair of the Executive Board in 2014. After graduating in law, Jacques van den Broek held a management position with an international trading company until he joined Randstad as a branch manager. Appointments followed as Regional Director in the Netherlands and, subsequently, as Marketing Director Randstad Europe. In 2002, he moved to Capac Inhouse Services as Managing Director, also taking on responsibility for Randstad in Denmark and Switzerland. Jacques is responsible for France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Spain and Portugal as well as Latin America (Brazil, Argentina,  Chile and Uruguay). In addition, he is responsible for Business Concept Development. Jacques van den Broek is member of the Supervisory Board of CM.com.

Sander van 't Noordende biography

Sander van 't Noordende was born in 1963 and he is a Dutch national. He holds a degree in Industrial Engineering, specializing in Finance and Marketing, from the Eindhoven University of Technology. He is an experienced executive in the professional services industry, having most recently served as the Global Chief Executive of the Products Operating Group at (NYSE listed) Accenture, a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud, security and operations. Under his leadership, the Products Operating Group grew from $ 6 billion to $12 billion based on a sharp focus on client and industry development as well as strong growth in digital services. 

Having been a member of Accenture’s global management committee for over 13 years Sander van 't Noordende brings extensive experience in leading global businesses, client relationships, technology and talent development. He has worked with clients in many industries including Consumer Goods, Life Sciences, Energy & Utilities, Manufacturing and Financial Services. 

Sander is passionate about equality and belonging in the workplace, especially the LGBTI agenda. He has been recognized several times as one of the top 100 global LGBT+ executives. He currently serves on the board of Out & Equal, the world's largest premier LGBT workplace equality organization.