As Chairman, James takes an active role in the investment process, working closely with the Recruitment Entrepreneur team to support you and your company. His hands-on approach enables entrepreneurs to learn from his considerable experience in founding and scaling recruitment businesses.

Tony brings 30 years of international experience across Europe, the United States and Asia, establishing successful partnerships and cross-border recruiting operations.

Tony began his career as an electrical engineer and then transitioned into contracting in 2001 when he founded and expanded his own business. He subsequently joined Cordant Recruitment Group in London and created a global recruitment function for an Italian engineering company operating in China, the US and Europe. He then worked with Belcan, a large US engineering and contracting services company, leading their international contracting team to a successful restructuring.

Tony's strengths lie in executing sales and financial strategies, negotiating business deals, advising business founders and partners on leadership, and participating in multiple sales and acquisitions throughout his career.

Milad Zandi is the Founder and Managing Partner of Timetohire| The Recruitment Success Company based in The Hague, Netherlands. With a childhood dream of entrepreneurship, he honed his sales talent at an early age, leading him to study Law at Leiden University.

After gaining recruitment experience, Milad founded his own company in 2016. Today, he challenges businesses to transform their recruitment strategies as part of "The Recruitment Success Company" team. 

Additionally, he co-founded RecruitersForGood and serves as a Partner at RE The Netherlands. With over 8 years of recruitment expertise, Milad is known for his collaborative approach and passion for entrepreneurship.

Edwin de Jonge is the Founder and Managing Partner of Timetohire, the largest independent Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) provider in the Netherlands. With over 25 years of experience in the recruitment industry, Edwin is passionate about innovation, strategy, and tech opportunities that make work life easier. He believes trust is the foundation of successful working relationships and is a follower of Ricardo Semler's theory of Semco Style.

Edwin is also a Co-founder of RecruitersForGood, an Ambassador at Guruz, a member of the Supervisory Board at Van Spaendonck, an Archangel at Arches Capital, and a shareholder and advisor at Salesguide. He is also an Entrepreneurial Investor and Advisor at Trusted Ventures and a Start-up Investor and Managing Partner at Hermes Investments.

Marco van Rooij is a sales and recruitment specialist with a background in financial management. He has worked for companies such as ASML, Bosch, and DHL, and has developed strong communication and persuasion skills over the years.

Currently, Marco is a Management Coach at MAAN Management, Coaching & Advice, and a Trainer at Nutshell Academy. He is also a member of the Werkveld Advies Raad at Avans University of Applied Sciences.

Prior to this, Marco worked for RSG, Career Control, YER, and Robert Half, where he gained extensive experience in managing teams and building strong networks of clients and professionals.

Marco is a results-driven professional with a strong entrepreneurial drive and ambition.

As the Head of Projects at Timetohire, he spearheads numerous initiatives in partnership with other organizations, focusing on technology, innovation, and recruitment. Ruben's passion for new initiatives and his commitment to excellence make him a driving force in the recruitment landscape.

Richard, with two decades in recruitment, turned loss-making accounts profitable and saved the BBC £50 million at Reed. As Operations Director, he introduced vital systems, ensured compliance, and at Manners Maclean, his strategies and system overhauls doubled revenue.

Sebastiaan Cové, Head of Marketing at Timetohire, excels in brand building and strategic marketing, driving growth and recognition. With over five years of expertise, he's a dynamic leader shaping the recruitment landscape.

With over two decades in recruitment, Kathy excels in recruitment marketing, boasting strategic initiatives that bolster growth and branding. Her career spans REC, ITHR Group, and roles like Global Marketing Director at i-Pharm Consulting, culminating in her current position with Recruitment Entrepreneur since October 2023. Kathy also holds a Business and Marketing degree and a CPD-accredited Mini MBA.

Robert Boogaard, CFO at Timetohire, boasts 25 years of finance experience. His expertise lies in finance transformation, business control, and ERP implementation. He's adept at motivating teams to achieve organizational goals.

Jamie architects the framework for entrepreneur support systems, preparing to replicate these across new markets. With deep organisational insight and a focus on optimisation, Jamie's international experience and cultural acumen, honed by positions at EY and projects in the US, fuel his expertise in scaling operations globally.

Fleur Aalbrecht, Chief People Officer at Timetohire Group, is driven by building tailored teams with autonomy and trust. With over 5 years of experience, she champions a talent-driven approach for happier teams and results.

Sophie advanced from Recruitment Consultant to a pivotal L&D role, crafting eLearning solutions. At Reed Talent Solutions, she aligned learning with business goals, enhancing retention. As Head of L&D at Hamlyn Williams for EMEA & APAC, she established the L&D function and implemented a global strategy, significantly improving recruitment metrics.