Derk Rijntjes

Derk Rijntjes is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in leadership roles across various organizations. Currently serving as a Partner at Avendis since March 2024, Rijntjes focuses on rapid market entry strategies and sales execution services. As the Managing Director of EVOURA since November 2022, Rijntjes emphasizes delivering meaningful insights through data streaming expertise. Rijntjes has been the COO of Darwin Recruitment since January 2012, overseeing all commercial operations and contributing to its status as a leading IT and Telecoms recruitment specialist in Europe. Previous roles include Country Director, Sales Manager at Huxley Associates, and a progressive career at SThree plc, starting as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant. Rijntjes holds a Master of Arts in Entrepreneurship from Rotterdam School of Management and multiple Bachelor's degrees in Business Administration and Hospitality Management from Hotelschool The Hague.