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Huub Terpstra

Commander · DISC type D
Headhunter FMCG πŸ₯‡ Recruitment | Interim | Executive Search | Freelance Interim Recruiter at Hplus Select
📍 Utrecht Area, Netherlands

Huub Terpstra is a seasoned headhunter and the founder of Hplus Select, specializing in recruitment for the FMCG, retail, and media sectors. His approach is informed by nearly 30 years of prior experience as a freelance marketer for A-list brands like Unilever, PepsiCo, McDonalds, and Haribo. People he has worked with describe him as professional, involved, and having an excellent eye for talent.

Originally from Breukelen, Huub is a married father of two sons. A significant part of his professional life is dedicated to his "Fast Moving Careers" initiative, where he interviews leaders in FMCG, Media, and Sport to share their career journeys and personal stories with a wide audience.

His career switch to headhunting was inspired by his own positive experience of being placed at McDonalds by a headhunter early in his career.

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Current Role
Headhunter FMCG πŸ₯‡ Recruitment | Interim | Executive Search | Freelance Interim Recruiter
Job Level
Junior
Location
Utrecht Area, Netherlands
Personality Overview

How Huub shows up

Strong-Willed
Impact-Driven
Decisive

They like to be in a position where they can control the conversation and terms. More than the product, they care about the effectiveness of the product. They like to act fast and expect others to do the same.

Priorities

Topics Huub cares about

FMCG Recruitment
As the founder of Hplus Select, his primary focus is recruiting top marketing and sales talent specifically for the FMCG industry.
Brand Marketing
Leverages almost 30 years of hands-on experience as a freelance brand and marketing manager for global brands like Pepsi, Shell, and Haribo.
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Career

Work history

Headhunter FMCG πŸ₯‡ Recruitment | Interim | Executive Search | Freelance Interim Recruiter
Hplus Select
Founder Fast Moving Careers | Interviews met toppers FMCG (Business Club)
Fast Moving Careers
Headhunter FMCG | Executive Search | Interim
Sterling & Holmes
Freelance Brand Marketing Ondernemer - Interim Marketing-Brand Manager, Media
Hplus Interim BV
Interim Senior Brand Marketing- & Media Manager
HARIBO The Netherlands and Belgium
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Media appearances

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Education
1986 - 1989
Bachelor's degree
HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht (Hogeschool Utrecht)
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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