Julien Perez holds a double university degree in law and economics (Paris X), followed by a Masters in strategy and public and political decision-making from the Institut Supérieur du Management Public et Politique de Paris (ISMaPP). He has held positions of responsibility from the very start of his career, working with leading French politicians at both local and national level. It was by working in sensitive political environments with high strategic stakes that he acquired the specific skills that naturally led him to consultancy.

Building on this experience and driven by new challenges, he set about developing a recruitment consultancy dedicated to executive search. For almost 10 years, he developed a unique, creative and innovative approach.

Multilingual, passionate and determined, he relies daily on his ability to share his experience and expertise with the organisations and senior executives he advises, in both the public and private sectors, in France and abroad. His values, his mastery of active listening and the uniqueness of his approach led him to found Halcyon Executive. He brought together a close-knit team with a rigorous approach and a proven track record. Committed, willing and complementary, they all share his vision.

Remy Rodenhuis has an enormous wealth of experience in the area of Executive Search and has been active in this field for more than 30 years. Over the years he has worked for a wide range of clients in various sectors. As well as being Managing Director of the Nassau Group for the last 10 years, in charge of the office of some 10 people, he has also been active in the international field of finding and nurturing talented directors and C level people.

Remy’s educational background is a mix of Human Resource Management and Business Administration. Whilst studying for his Master’s Degree in Culture, Organisation and Management (COM) he specialised in the cultural dimension of management and organisations. During this study, attention was given to the questions of organisational culture, ethnic groups and diversity in (transnational) organisational contexts from a national as well as an international perspective. Thereafter, the study concentrated on intervention strategies for culture change, which are linked with a company’s efficiency and effectiveness.

Over the last years Remy has been active in the field of search, assessment and (career) coaching for executive staff, managers, specialists and board members. He can be described as entrepreneurial, result focussed and explicit.

Having graduated from HEC in 2007, Rachid Dray has over 15 years’ experience in entrepreneurship, management and consultancy, both in CAC 40 companies (M6, Unibail Rodamco) and SMEs.

A former director of a national accountancy group, he regularly works with private clients (start-ups, SMEs and investment funds), especially in the following areas:

• business strategy and management
• legal structuring
• raising capital
• mergers and acquisitions
• organisation and management of human resources
• marketing

Stefanie Baltus has had a lot of experience in the field of Human Resources within various international organisations such as JLG Industries, Oshkosh Corporation and Cargill, amongst many others. As a real business partner, her strength lies in transposing and implementing HRM issues into the business. She builds bridges between managers, employees and processes.

She is known for having a result-driven, project approach with a strong focus on implementation within the business and amongst staff. She is currently working as Interim Manager and Advisor. She is often asked to step in when there are issues with her specialisations: labour laws (Reorganisation and Restructuring, Outsourcing and Collective Labour Agreements), performance and talent management.

She applies this knowledge for the Nassau Group. In 2012 Stefanie completed a Mastering Management course, which focuses on creating added value for companies in the areas of leadership and skill development. She also has a Bachelor’s degree in Commercial Economics. She can be described as optimistic, enterprising and result-focussed. Working well together and pleasure in your work are very important to her.

Vera Klaus decided to go abroad immediately for one year after secondary school. She spent time in the US, San Francisco and Spain, Madrid. This set the tone for her lifestyle as she embraced different cultures. As such she has lived and worked in 7 countries.

Having successfully finished her business school she went back to her beloved Madrid, studied Spanish, and stayed on for a few years. Back in the Netherlands, she started her career as the assistant to one of the advisors of the Minister for Education and Culture, she learned how to deal with time pressure, multi-tasking and setting priorities. Vera also worked for an international Business Centre in The Hague, where she managed a team of 10, dealt with highly demanding clients, understanding their needs, and seeing to this with her team in an upbeat way, making her clients smile with her unwavering enthusiasm and sense of humor. Love sent her to Brussels, Paris, Stockholm, Köln. In Stockholm and Köln, she was a freelance translator and a volunteer at an international school, teaching children English and Math.

A detour took her back to Brussels, where she started within executive search. In 2001 she became the co-founder of Phoenix Executive, an international research and executive search firm, which she managed to grow with her team to close to 20 fixed employees, with an additional pool of interns. Lately she and her business partner, Christine Heeger, are focusing on getting more women in executive committee positions and board functions, through their partnership with Forté Foundation in the US. Vera is a true believer in diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Vera is also a proud mom, adores her dog, loves her family and spending time with them and friends around large dinner tables within her ever multi-cultural and international environment.

Christine Heeger developed the ability to adapt to diverse cultures and beliefs through her international experiences gained in Switzerland, Russia, Luxembourg, the United Kingdom, Germany and Belgium. She started her career in the banking sector, initially as a trainee in Germany, and later as a Private Banker in Luxembourg providing counsel to high-net-worth clients on a range of investment opportunities including bonds, equities, currencies and derivatives. Drawing on this experience she played a significant role when she joined Phoenix Executive, a global recruitment partner dedicated to gender equality, in establishing and running the banking and finance division on a global scale. Over the years she conducted various assignments in different industry sectors, thereby enhancing her expertise in international and diversity executive search for the private and public sectors. Christine holds a Master’s Degree in Economics (Diplom-Volkswirtin) from the University of Münster, a Diploma in Translation from the Chartered Institute of Linguists in London and a Diplôme d’études universitaires générales from the University of Paris – Nanterre.

Peter Keijzer is a seasoned entrepreneur and an avid tech enthusiast, passionate about innovation and forward-thinking solutions. With a rich background spanning four decades in the business world, Peter has established himself as a visionary leader and a reliable advisor within the tech and digital sectors.

From a young age, Peter’s natural curiosity for emerging technologies set him on his entrepreneurial path. In his early thirties, he launched his first startup, which introduced Dell to the Benelux region. This marked the beginning of a series of ventures where his sharp insight and strategic prowess helped navigate the constantly evolving tech landscape.

Renowned for his dynamic optimism and boundless energy, Peter stands out as an entrepreneur who inspires growth and drives momentum. Over the years, he has evolved into a mentor and advisor, empowering leaders, teams, and companies to seize growth opportunities and achieve success.

At the core of Peter’s skill set is his remarkable ability to grasp complex business concepts quickly, simplify them, and lead with inspirational clarity. His dedication to mentoring others in strategic and creative thinking underpins his innovative approach to problem-solving, turning challenges into opportunities for progress.

Peter’s role as a motivator is characterized by his charisma, enthusiasm, and positivity. He connects effortlessly with people, creating an environment where collaboration and empowerment flourish. His approachable nature is backed by a strong sense of confidence and determination, driving him to advocate for new ideas and positive change.

Beyond his professional achievements, Peter shines as a source of positive influence. His extensive network, expertise, and infectious energy not only uplift those around him but also enhance his commitment to innovation and growth, influencing the future direction of the tech industry.

Peter Keijzer’s continuous pursuit of excellence and his firm belief in the power of positivity and collaboration highlight his enduring impact as a leader, mentor, and visionary in entrepreneurship and technology.