‘'We appreciated his professional support during our post-merger integration after a major acquisition. His expertise on the HR related topics made the process efficient, highlighted key issues, and his efforts in mapping cultural differences and leading the cultural integration workshop helped streamline our transition. His communication approach was perceived very well by all stakeholders. So we will not hesitate to engage with Gersom in any other future opportunity or promote him to other organizations’'

— Peter Aarsen, CEO Yanmar Energy Systems

‘‘Gersom conducted a comprehensive HR Due Diligence for one of our acquisition targets, covering areas such as the Management Team, organizational efficiency, company culture, talent and capabilities, employee turnover and absenteeism. We were very satisfied with the report, and his recommendations enabled us to make an informed investment decision and take effective follow-up actions after the acquisition. From start to finish, his approach was highly collaborative’'

— Harm Langen, Partner Ox Greenfield (Private Equity) / ex-CEO and Managing Director

“After more than 20 years in the industry I have worked with many HR professionals and I can honestly say Gersom is one of the best. He has an innate ability to find the right balance between people and commercial needs of a business.  An ideal partner for a restructuring or that is in scale up phase with a high level of strategic thinking and delivering on daily business requirements. And not afraid to challenge the status quo”

— Scott Wakefield, CEO Just Brands (Private Equity backed by Parcom) / ex-ASICS, Calvin Klein, Ben Sherman

“Gersom combines strategic vision with hands-on execution. After Axivate Capital’s investment, he helped us design and implement scalable HR practices to support hypergrowth. He brings both structure and processes while ensuring people feel heard and engaged. This balance has been essential in accelerating our business.”

— Jeroen Dols, Founder and CEO Automotive Intelligence (Private Equity backed by Axivate Capital)

“An outstanding leader with a strategic mindset and excellent communication skills, consistently delivering high-quality work and maintaining a positive outlook”

— Dom McBrien, Chief Digital & Omnichannel officer at John Lewis / ex-Microsoft, Marks & Spencer

“Having collaborated with Gersom for four years, I'm impressed by his strong commercial and strategic HR leadership. He excels in mobilizing organizations for business results, demonstrating exceptional collaboration and communication skills. Gersom is a rare combination of top talent and a valuable asset to any team”

— Aisling Zito, EVP HR Glanbia Performance Nutrition / ex-Mars, EY

“He excels in HR expertise and aligns with business goals. His contributions to the acquisition expanded beyond HR, including identifying synergies, improving processes, and enhancing partnership dynamics. This resulted in a leaner, stronger organization”

— Antonio Ranaudo, General Manager GPN / ex-McKinsey, Hello Fresh, Procter & Gamble

“Gersom is an inspiring leader, blending strategic brilliance, creativity, and a can-do approach to drive sustainable business growth while maximizing people's potential”

— Sarah Kelleher, Executive Leadership Development Coach / Assistant Coach of Irish Women’s Hockey Team

“During the ASICS Europe restructuring process, Gersom showed impressive strategic leadership and HR expertise, guiding us through complex changes effectively. Trust him to enhance your HR practices and boost your business success”

— Robert Vermin, CFO Just Brands / ex-ASICS, EY

“His unwavering commitment to enhancing team performance and building a healthy culture are truly commendable. I have no doubt he will excel in his new freelance venture, driving success and positive change for his clients”

— Carolien van Brakel, General Manager / ex-Body&Fit, bol., Red Bull, JDE, Mars