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Ivo Claessen

Questioner · DISC type c
Global Head of Talent Acquisition - Motion at ABB
📍 The Randstad, Netherlands

As Global Head of Talent Acquisition at ABB Motion, Ivo Claessen leads international recruitment, university relations, and employer branding. With experience at Siemens Gamesa and Worldpay, he excels in partnering with senior leaders. Colleagues describe him as conscientious, determined, and passionate.

He is a direct communicator driven by a passion for developing people and fostering an enjoyable, high-performing work culture. He places a strong emphasis on building teams grounded in high ethical principles and mutual respect among colleagues.

He is a LinkedIn Certified Professional–Recruiter.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Global Head of Talent Acquisition - Motion
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
The Randstad, Netherlands
Personality Overview

How Ivo shows up

Price-Sensitive
Cautious & Analytical
Value Seeker

While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters. They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point. It is quite likely of them to ask for pricing or other concessions.

Priorities

Topics Ivo cares about

Global Talent Strategy
He leads global talent acquisition for major international firms, focusing on early talent, university relations, and employer branding to attract top-tier candidates.
Diversity & Advocacy
A strong advocate for diversity, he champions the importance of role models and creating opportunities for underrepresented groups in the workplace.
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Career

Work history

6-2023
Global Head of Talent Acquisition - Motion
ABB
4-2020 - 6-2023
Global Talent Acquisition Head, Centre of Expertise
Siemens Gamesa
1-2019 - 3-2020
Head of Talent Acquisition
Siemens Gamesa
2-2014 - 12-2018
Talent Acquisition Lead, global eCommerce
Worldpay
2-2014 - 4-2015
Recruitment Manager
Worldpay
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2005 - 2006
Business Administration
Radboud University
2000 - 2005
Bsc.
Fontys University of Applied Sciences
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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