top of page
ChatGPT Image 24 mei 2026, 20_36_54.png

About us

Together we stand strong(er). Depending on the challenge facing your organization, we ensure that the right team of specialists is connected to help you with referral recruitment, authentic employer branding, recruitment marketing and employee retention.

ChatGPT Mike jasje_edited_edited_edited_edited.png

Michael Boud

  • LinkedIn

Referral Specialist

Michael Boud helps organisations, regions and partnerships structurally attract, activate and retain employees, students, career switchers and volunteers through ambassador networks. With more than 25 years of experience, he combines strategy, activation and programme management around referral recruitment and ambassador networks. His team will also develop an internal ambassador campaigns to effectively promote the program, empowering employees to enhance the employer brand.

maaikew.jpeg

Maaike Willems

  • LinkedIn

Referral Recruitment Specialist

Maaike has over 20 years of experience in recruitment project management, with a proven track record in developing and managing candidate experience focused processes that enhance brand perception.

She excels at leading teams to ensure personal, efficient, and effective interactions with candidates

chantal ockeloen_edited_edited.jpg

Chantal Ockeloen

  • LinkedIn

Referral Campagne Specialist

Chantal specializes in developing creative and effective internal and external referral campaigns that inspire employees to actively participate in ambassador programs. She translates employer brands into powerful campaigns that attract and retain talent. With her expertise in storytelling and visual communication, she crafts strategies that are both authentic and compelling to potential employees

profiel foto groen.jpg

Bianca Perfors

  • LinkedIn

Referral Recruitment Trainer

With over 20 years of experience in the recruitment field, Bianca has gained experience as an interim professional at both SMEs and corporate organizations in various industries. As a trainer, coach, and consultant, she shares her knowledge with recruiters and organizations. She helps her clients establish robust recruitment processes to ensure successful new employee intake. Referral recruitment is one of her areas of expertise and a favorite topic.

Yves_Pilet_edited_edited.jpg

Yves Pilet

  • LinkedIn

Employer Branding Expert

Yves has been advising organizations for years on strengthening their employer brand. Nowadays, recruitment requires much more than just attracting new employees through a good recruitment campaign. Employees choose organizations with a clear purpose, which are willing to continue developing them and stand for sustainable entrepreneurship. At the same time, organizations benefit from happy employees: they are more loyal, productive, and more fulfilled as individuals.

davoli_edited.png

Alexandra Davoli

  • LinkedIn

Recruitment strategist

Alexandra supports organizations and recruiters in optimizing their hiring processes in a challenging labor market. She provides strategic and tactical setup for recruitment departments, develops strong employer branding, conducts inspiration sessions and training, and offers coaching and guidance for recruiters. With over 25 years of experience and a passion for recruitment, she is dedicated to improving hiring outcomes and addressing future challenges.

1675180139493_edited_edited.jpg

Ilse Weijland

  • LinkedIn

Ambassadorship specialist

"The knowledge, experience, and expertise of an organization reside in its people, not in the company itself. Once you understand this, you'll realize it's time to let them have a voice online", according to Ilse. Since 2013, she has trained hundreds of professionals, and the companies they work for, in building a strong and authentic online presence. Ambassadorship is her specialty, and understanding what motivates people is her true passion.

Gerard _ Profiel_0096.png

Gerard Zegers

  • LinkedIn

Referral network trainer

According to Gerard, in addition to an employee's willingness, networking skills are a crucial factor for the success of a referral campaign. Many employees find it challenging to reach out to potential new colleagues on their own. Gerard helps your employees shift their mindset and improve their practical networking skills. Participants leave his training with an immediately applicable approach.

Start, improve or get inspired

Discover where you stand, what can be improved, and how others approach it,
with practical insights, data and examples you can apply immediately.

FREE REFERRAL QUICKSCAN

FREE REFERRAL BENCHMARK

REFERRAL CASES

Contact

Please contact Michael Boud direct via: ​

 

+31624768758  or michael@thereferralspecialist.nl

 

Our head office is located at:

 

Middenweg 85

1098 AG AMSTERDAM

The Netherlands

The Referral Specialist

Middenweg 85 | 1098 AG Amsterdam | The Netherlands | info@thereferralspecialist.nl | Tel: +31624768758

  • Youtube
  • LinkedIn

© 2024 the Referral Specialist.

bottom of page