Events

Discussing Talent Retention at the IMA Accounting & Finance Conference

Discussing Talent Retention at the IMA Accounting & Finance Conference

We’re proud to announce that on April 18th our M.D. Richard Bailey will be speaking at the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) Accounting & Finance Conference in Amsterdam.

Held annually, this exclusive Conference offers a opportunity to gain vital market insights and connect with industry peers from a diverse range of companies and role functions.

Industry leaders will explore the future of the finance department, focussing on subjects including data-driven decision-making, ESG and corporate governance amongst others. View the full agenda here.

The Conference will commence at 9:00 with closing remarks scheduled for 16:45. The venue, Hotel Jakarta, is accessible via public transport and just 25-minutes’ walk from Centraal Station.

Richard will join the panel focussed on Talent Retention at 10:45, covering questions from the perspective of an experienced financial recruitment specialist, drawing on insights from an extensive network of clients, candidates and peers. If there’s a question you’d like him to address, you can reach Richard here.

Members of our specialist Netherlands Finance & Accounting team will also be in attendance to discuss your career goals and recruitment needs:

  • Hannah Mallia – Director
  • Georgia Wright – Director
  • David Harper – Associate Director
  • Emma Marshall – Senior Consultant

This event is open exclusively to IMA members, who can register here. If you’re not yet a member, take full advantage of complimentary access offered when signing via the IMA24 Accounting & Finance Conference event page.

If you can’t attend but want to discuss your recruitment needs or talent retention, please don’t hesitate to contact us.


EMEA Recruitment is proud to have been the exclusive European recruitment partner of the Institute of Management Accountants since 2020. The IMA’s global network has over 125,000 members spanning 150 countries, with both professional and student chapters.

Read more >
The Impact of HR on Company Performance

The Impact of HR on Company Performance

On the 6th of February 2024, we hosted a virtual Q&A with senior HR leader, Hein Knaapen.

This engaging conversation explored how human resources could truly make an impact on company performance.

Hein Knaapen, the Managing Partner - Europe at CEO.works, has a proven track record of partnering with leaders to generate value. He previously served as the CHRO at ING Bank, where he was responsible for the company-wide HRM and People strategy for over 53,000 employees across 45 countries worldwide.

His extensive experience and knowledge cultivated a deep dive into the critical role HR plays in enhancing company performance. Within HR, multiple functions contribute to the long-term growth of an organisation.

The audience was invited to submit questions beforehand to obtain tailored advice suited to their business case. A rare opportunity for many professionals seeking personalised advice from leaders and mentors in the profession.

Topics of discussion included value creation, impactful succession planning and the growing importance of people analytics. Advice was also given to those moving into their first CHRO role – this was of great interest amongst attendees.

“When moving into your first CHRO role the key is to remain focused … ask yourself ‘how is this initiative, this solution, this priority going to make us a better company’.”

This session was recorded. To receive the link to the recording, contact Katie.

If you are a HR professional wanting to be notified of similar events, contact Katie Insley, Associate Director in our HR team directly, here.


Hein has previously appeared on the EMEA Recruitment podcast, hosted by our Founder, Paul Toms. In his first episode, Hein addresses his approach to cultural change and talent attraction. His second episode shares an extensive summary of his career and experiences. Find both links here:

Read more >
How to Advance Your Procurement Career

How to Advance Your Procurement Career

EMEA Recruitment hosted an exclusive webinar gathering senior Procurement leaders and professionals keen to develop their careers.

This online event was hosted in partnership with the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), a global professional body whom we connect with regularly in Switzerland.

During the session, we shared our Career Pyramid and the CIPS Career Ladder, unique consultation tools used to visualise and achieve career progression. We offer our career consultation tool to candidates, and you can explore our candidate services here.

Event attendees were placed into groups, led by our hand-picked keynote speakers with extensive industry experience in various sectors. The groups swapped insights and discussed solutions to enable career development.

Our chosen speakers from the Procurement discipline were: Michael Bitar (ex Julius Baer), Marcos Serrano Timonet (Philip Morris), Giuliana Orsini (TE Connectivity), Amat Patak (Estee Lauder), and Supply Chain professional Federica Bertola (Axalta). 

Nicolas Passaquin, Chief Procurement Officer at Telia, also led a group discussion and has previously completed an Executive Interview with EMEA Recruitment’s Founder, Paul Toms. To learn about Nicolas’ career, click here.

After the 20-minute group discussion, the groups were brought together to share a significant key action with the wider audience.

CIPS Webinar - Advancing Your Career in Procurement

Key actions to implement to advance your career:

  • Find a mentor (informal/external/different industry)
  • Leverage/develop your internal and external network
  • Think about your value proposition and business impact
  • Keep updated with certifications and industry trends for a competitive edge (AI, automation, and technological advancements)
  • Leave your comfort zone, take risks, volunteer for challenges (cross-functionally/similarities between Procurement and Supply Chain)
  • Action your development without waiting for managers

Participants left the session inspired to act and seize the opportunity to take control of their career progression.  The webinar was well attended and a great chance to connect with like-minded individuals within Procurement & Supply Chain.

To be notified of similar events contact Charlotte Cruise, directly here.

Additionally, our Procurement & Supply Chain recruitment team regularly attends in-person events in Switzerland, so if you prefer face-to-face events contact us here.

Read more >
Creating a Stronger Personal Brand

Creating a Stronger Personal Brand

On Wednesday 13th December 2023, we hosted our next event in partnership with Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) in Zurich.

For this session, we welcomed back Jonathan Cave, the Founder and CEO of MyPhy, to deliver a workshop on Creating a Stronger Personal Brand.

As we approached the end of the year, we worked with IMA to design an event that prepared our Finance & Accountancy network for 2024 and offered an opportunity to network before the festive period.

Jonathan provided some food for thought for the audience as they made their personal improvement plans for the New Year. He explored how to:

  • Introduce yourself to others in a clear and engaging manner
  • Communicate your added value in a humble yet effective way
  • Apply tested strategies to strengthen your professional image

Jonathan first joined our events back in December 2022, when we hosted a session on How to Find your High-Performing Self and Leverage this in your Career in Geneva.

We followed this up with an event focused on How to Boost your Energy Levels & Apply this to your Daily Life in Zurich in March this year.

We completed this series with How to Create your Personal Inspiring Vision and Roadmap to Success in Zurich in June.

Jonathan was originally a highly-trained lawyer/partner in a multi-family office in Geneva, where – for almost 15 years – he helped high and ultra-high-net-worth families grow their businesses and protect their fortunes.

At the age of 40, he reoriented his career and trained in coaching, public speaking, and leadership.

EMEA Recruitment has been IMA’s career development partner since 2020. We continue to provide networking opportunities and thought leadership through our partnership.

If you’re interested in attending similar events in the future, please reach out to Meriel Graham, Director in our Finance & Accountancy recruitment division in Switzerland: [email protected]

Read more >
Talent Acquisition Roundtable: Leveraging AI Tools to Enhance TA Strategies

Talent Acquisition Roundtable: Leveraging AI Tools to Enhance TA Strategies

On Wednesday 6th December 2023, we hosted our next Talent Acquisition Roundtable in Zurich.

Leveraging AI Tools to Enhance TA Strategies aimed to show Talent Acquisition leaders how to unlock the power of artificial intelligence tools to supercharge their processes.

Harnessing AI can help you not only identify and engage top talent, but also create a more personalised and bias-free candidate experience.

We explored how you can elevate your recruitment game with AI and secure the best talent for your organisation’s success.

We were joined two fantastic speakers at the SMG Swiss Marketplace Group office in Zurich:

  • Balázs Horváth - Executive Director Organisation Effectiveness at Viking
  • Tshidi Khunou – Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding Lead at SMG Swiss Marketplace Group

Attendees were invited to actively participate in exploring and understanding how AI can identify, engage with, and establish a personalised experience during the selection process, while eliminating unconscious bias.

Earlier this year, we welcomed Tshidi onto the EMEA Recruitment podcast, where he discussed his journey into TA and the effects of technology on the discipline. You can listen to the episode wherever you get your podcasts or on our website: https://www.emearecruitment.com/podcasts/mapping-people-to-the-right-careers-tshidi-khunou/224

Due to the sensitive nature of the HR profession, we understand the importance of delivering a private and confidential environment for attendees to share their personal experiences, which is why this event has limited spaces.

If you have any questions or are interested in attending, please reach out to Keely Straw, who manages our HR recruitment division in Switzerland: [email protected]

So far this year, we have delivered insightful and engaging roundtables with HR leaders on Unveiling Unconscious Bias in Talent Acquisition and Neurodiversity at Work.

We are already looking at topics that would be of interest to our HR network in 2024, so please get in touch with any suggestions that you may have.

Read more >
Where to in Procurement and Supply Chain?

Where to in Procurement and Supply Chain?

On Thursday 26th October 2023, we sponsored the Where to in Procurement and Supply Chain? conference in Zug.

For the eighth consecutive year, we partnered with CSCMP Roundtable Switzerland, CIPS Switzerland, and Kanton Zug to bring our Procurement & Supply Chain network an informative and engaging event, followed by a networking session.

Held at GIBZ Gewerblich-industrielles Bildungszentrum Zug, the evening commenced with talks from four expert speakers, hosted by Thomas Kofler, the President of CSCMP Roundtable Switzerland.

First, we heard from Kiriaki Kritidi, the Head of Talent at Coca-Cola HBC, who addressed the “unprecedented” shortage of talent in the industry.

Next up was Jens Krüger, the Director Supply Chain, EMEA at Canada Goose, who discussed how luxury brands can revolutionise supply chains for success. Earlier this year, we were pleased to speak to Jens as part of our Executive Interviews series: https://www.emearecruitment.com/executive-interviews/jens-kruger-supply-chain-leader/175

Following Jens was Michelle Wang, Global Head SCM Contracting and Partner Management at Hitachi Energy. Michelle bravely stepped in at the last minute to explore risk revenue sharing partnerships. She was also a recent Executive Interview guest: https://www.emearecruitment.com/executive-interviews/michelle-wang-global-head-scm-contracting-and-partner-management-at-hitachi-energy/168

Finally, Alejandra Garcia, SVP Global Procurement at DSM, took to the stage to emphasise the importance of collaboration and adaptability in achieving success and driving technological progress. Alejandra was a guest on the EMEA Recruitment podcast back in 2021: https://www.emearecruitment.com/podcasts/the-superpowers-of-procurement-alejandra-garcia/161

Attendees were then invited to challenge the speakers with a panel question-and-answer session, covering topics such as talent attraction and career progression.

The evening concluded with a chance to network at the apéro. Many of the 200 attendees stayed to connect with their peers and have one-to-one conversations with the speakers.

Our Procurement & Supply Chain recruitment team was in attendance, including John Byrne, CH Country Director, Neil Cope, Director, Rebecca Spicer, Associate Director, Charlotte Cruise, Senior Consultant, Sasha Gill, Senior Consultant, and Rose Jinks, our Marketing Manager.

If you’re interested in attending similar events in the future, please reach out to Neil: [email protected]

Read more >
Page 1 of 10
Circle Image
Page 1 of 10