Kasper Houben

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

Executive Search Professional ● Headhunter ● Research Consultant ● Recruiter ● Recruitment Expert at SDH

Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands

Overview

Kasper Houben is an Executive Search Professional at SDH, focusing on C-level and Board placements within the European Agri/Food, FMCG, and Retail sectors. With a career in executive search since 2006 and an education from Fontys University, he combines sharp analysis with a strong instinct for leadership dynamics. Colleagues describe him as driven and persistent.

In a company interview, Kasper humorously mentioned that he has been with his firm, SDH, long enough to be considered "part of the furniture. "

Personality Overview

Status Quo Seeker

Late Adopter

Process Oriented

They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach.  They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end. Being observant comes to them naturally.

Topics They Care About

Executive Leadership
His passion is connecting the right leadership with the right organization, specializing in Board and C-level searches for strategic positions across Europe.
Agri/Food & FMCG
He is an expert recruiter for the European Agriculture, Food, FMCG, and Retail industries, a consistent focus throughout his career.
Talent Strategy
His background includes leading research departments and shaping search strategies to identify leaders who will make a significant impact on a business.

Media Appearances

Kasper has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2013
Executive Search Professional ● Headhunter ● Research Consultant ● Recruiter ● Recruitment Expert at SDH
9-2019
SDH Executive Search is part of Agilium Worldwide Executive Search Group at AGILIUM WORLDWIDE executive search group
1-2011 - 12-2012
Head of Research Department ● Research Consultant ● Headhunter ● Recruiter ● Recruitment Expert at Quaestus Senior Management Search
1-2008 - 12-2012
Senior Research Consultant Executive Search ● Headhunter ● Recruiter ● Recruitment Expert at Quaestus Senior Management Search
4-2006 - 12-2007
Research Consultant Executive Search ● Headhunter ● Recruiter ● Recruitment Expert at Quaestus Senior Management Search

Education

1998 - 2002
HBO from Fontys University of Applied Sciences
1996 - 1998
MBO from Economisch College

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Insights For Selling To Kasper

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions
  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control
  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them

DONT's

  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time
  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm
  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kasper is

  • Adoption by others is very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kasper

  • They are unlikely to say no, it's better to stop yourself once you have exhausted all the options.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kasper move?

  • They don't like to hasten, so their speed of decision-making may be slow.
  • Can Kasper take some risk or not?

  • They have little willingness to take risks, and prefer making calculated decisions.

You And Kasper

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