Riko Arends

Riko Arends has a diverse work experience that spans several industries. They currently hold the position of Vice President, Global Search Operations at ZRG Partners, LLC since September 2022. Prior to this role, they served as the Managing Director - Global Supply Chain at the same company from December 2021 to September 2022.

Before joining ZRG Partners, Riko worked as the Group Commercial Director at Walter James from July 2020 onwards. Walter James was later acquired by ZRG Partners. At Walter James, Riko's responsibilities included executive search and interim management in various practice areas and industry focuses.

From September 2019 to June 2020, Riko served as the Managing Partner at SIRE® Life Sciences, where they provided recruitment and executive search services exclusively to the European Life Science, Nutrition, Chemicals, and Healthcare industry.

They also have experience working as a Director at Human Capital from February 2018 to June 2019, and as the Director of Life Sciences Asia at Spring Professional from October 2016 to October 2017.

Prior to these roles, Riko held various positions at SIRE | Life Sciences®, including Senior Manager Benelux, DACH & France from January 2016 to September 2016, Director Switzerland & Austria from June 2015 to January 2016, and Director Permanent Employment Solutions Netherlands from August 2014 to June 2015.

Riko's earlier work experience includes a manager role at SAM Recruitment from January 2014 to August 2014, where they also served as a team leader and senior recruitment consultant. Before that, Riko worked as a principal recruitment consultant in various marketing-related roles.

They also gained experience as a Master Student (LL.M.) at Rijksuniversiteit Groningen from September 2010 to October 2011, and as an intern at NautaDutilh and Baker & McKenzie for a short period in 2011.

Overall, Riko's work experience showcases expertise in executive search, recruitment, and supply chain management, with a focus on the Life Sciences industry.

Riko Arends began their education in 1994 at Amersfoortse Berg, where they completed their studies in an unknown field. Riko then went on to pursue a degree in law at the University of Groningen, graduating with an LL.M. in 2011.