- Office: Maes & Lunau executive search
- Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Fields: Agriculture, Consumer Goods
ABOUT
Irene Wolfs works as a consultant for Maes & Lunau. Her main objective is to find candidates for executive, supervisory and management positions in the Agricultural & Food branche within the sector Consumers Goods & Retail.
Irene Wolfs graduated in Dutch law from the University of Amsterdam. She first worked as a legal expert for Grontmij and then as a consultant in change processes for various government departments. She subsequently worked in an international capacity as the director of marketing & communications for the largest thoroughbred horse studbook in the world, KWPN. Her achievements there include a successful positioning in emerging markets by introducing a sector-based market approach throughout the chain. She also helped to further commercialise the organisation.
Given her experience in a variety of organisations and roles, Irene has access to a wide and international network. The combination of management experience and legal and consultancy expertise, makes Irene a sound consultant with a broad approach to issues and the ability to understand them quickly. Irene is a pleasant and creative sparring partner with a level-headed approach and a very good eye for the right person for the right position.
Penrhyn has extensive experience and contacts within the Industrial & Auto, Financial Services, Consumer, Retail and Luxury Goods, Energy, Utilities & Renewables, Life Sciences, Education and Not-For-Profit, Technology & Telecommunications, Professional Services, and Logistics & Supply Chain sectors. 
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