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Gerard Braker (Alkmaar)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Specialisms within Excellentum: health, industry and financial services
\nManagement experience: commercial, sales and operations at ArboNed, PGGM, Proteq, OLMA, Corus Staal and Univ\u00e9
\nActive in executive search since 2014, managing partner of Excellentum from 2016<\/p>\n

Gerard has spent years on the management side of the table. He understands the issues that can torment a manager when positions need to be filled. His clients appreciate him for his directness, commitment and effective searches for appropriate solutions.
\nGerard (HEAO\/MBA Business Administration) is strong in networking, both in the Netherlands and abroad. He is one of the driving forces behind the establishment of IPTER, a global network of executive search specialists.<\/p>\n

Gerard private:
\nA southerner and family man pur sang, he has enjoyed living in the head of North Holland for many years. His camper van is his second home. Hiking is Gerard's favourite leisure activity, which also gives him fresh ideas professionally.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Specialisms within Excellentum: health, industry and financial services
\nManagement experience: commercial, sales and operations at ArboNed, PGGM, Proteq, OLMA, Corus Staal and Univ\u00e9
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