Changemakers in Private Equity
The right leadership at every moment is crucial to achieving the ambitious goals of private equity firms and their portfolio companies. In this sector, it's all about improvement, professionalisation, and value creation.
Ebbinge has been working with the majority of private equity firms and their portfolio companies for decades. We have an in-depth understanding of the dynamics of this market and the type of leaders who make a real impact here. True leaders who remain resolute, possess transformational power, and achieve quick results. We're often involved pre-deal, helping combine transition and speed so that companies can structurally strengthen their market position and valuation.
What sets our approach apart? Speed, without compromising on diligence. Delivering quality quickly is essential, but never at the expense of finding the right match. The leaders we provide don’t just excel individually—they integrate seamlessly with the team, the organisation, and its shareholders. With deep expertise in private equity, we understand the challenges, speak the language, and know exactly which leaders drive success.
Our network
Ebbinge has a network of over 8,000 leaders with experience in the private equity sector. Around 60% of our portfolio has a proven affinity with this industry. We collaborate with a diverse range of PE firms – from MKB/mid-market to international investors active in the Netherlands. We understand the challenges, speak the language, and know exactly which leaders are needed to drive success.
We place supervisory and C-level executives in a wide range of assignments, including CEOs, CFOs, CCOs, and COOs.
In-demand expertise:
- Buy and build
- Growth and expansion
- Transformation and execution
- Strategy and analytics
- Restructuring
- Business professionalisation
In the past year, 25% of the leaders we placed at private equity portfolio companies were women.
Our clients
Collaboration with diverse clients has strengthened Ebbinge’s position within the private equity market. We work with all Dutch PE firms and international firms active in the Netherlands, combining market knowledge, a strong network, and expertise to deliver sustainable value.
Meet the team
Our experienced team, specialising in private equity, helps and develops leaders who use their adaptability and determination to set the right course and drive meaningful impact.
Willem Dokkum, Michelle le Cuivre, Jasper de Jong, Derek van Essen, Elise ten Hoor, Vincent Timmers, Ingrid ten Bergen.
How can we help you?
Get in touch with Willem Dokkum. We look forward to hearing from you!
We understand the challenges, speak the language, and know exactly which leaders are needed to drive success.
