- Office: Maes & Lunau executive search
- Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Fields: Agriculture, Consumer Goods
Irene Wolfs is a partner at Maes & Lunau and is responsible for the firm's agricultural business in the Netherlands. 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.
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