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Robert Jan van de Kraats
(1960, Dutch)
CFO and vice-chairman of the Executive Board
- Joined Randstad in 2001
- Appointed as vice-chairman of the Executive Board in 2006
Background
A certified auditor, Robert Jan van de Kraats began his career with one of the big four accountancy firms. In 1989, he joined an international technology group as finance and IT director for the Netherlands. He held various senior positions with an international credit insurance group from 1994, and in 1999 he was appointed CFO and member of its managing board. He joined Randstad in 2001 as CFO. He is also a Supervisory Board member of SNS Reaal.
Responsibilities
Robert Jan van de Kraats is responsible for Group control, strategy and M&A, accounting, tax, treasury, business risk & audit, IT, investor relations and shared service centers. In addition, he is responsible for Japan and India.
Linda Galipeau
(1963, Canadian)
- Joined Randstad in 1995
- Appointed to the Executive Board in 2012
Background
After receiving an MBA degree in marketing and managerial economics and several years in the staffing industry, Linda Galipeau joined Randstad in 1995 as district manager in the US. In 1997, she started the Canadian operations and in 2008 she was appointed President of Randstad Staffing in the US.
Responsibilities
Linda Galipeau is responsible for North America, Mexico and Professionals coordination.
Ben Noteboom
(1958, Dutch)
CEO and chairman of the Executive Board
- Joined Randstad in 1993
- Appointed as CEO and chairman of the Executive Board in 2003
Background
After graduating in law, Ben Noteboom held international management positions with a major chemical company. After joining Randstad, he was initially responsible for the integration of a number of major acquisitions. He then held a series of senior management positions and started Capac Inhouse Services, for which he had Europe-wide responsibility from 2000. He is also a Supervisory Board member of Royal Ahold.
Responsibilities
In addition to his chairmanship of the Executive Board, Ben Noteboom is responsible for Australia, New Zealand, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia and Group HR, marketing & communications, business concept development, innovation, legal afairs and public affairs.
Jacques van den Broek
(1960, Dutch)
- Joined Randstad in 1988
- Appointed to the Executive Board in 2004
Background
After graduating in law, Jacques van den Broek held a management position with an international trading company until he joined Randstad as branch manager. Appointments followed as regional director in the Netherlands and, subsequently, marketing director Randstad Europe.
In 2002, he moved to Capac Inhouse Services as managing director, also taking on responsibility for Randstad in Denmark and Switzerland.
Responsibilities
Jacques van den Broek is responsible for the UK, Belgium & Luxembourg, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Middle East, Yacht, and global client solutions.
Leo Lindelauf
(1951, Dutch)
- Joined Randstad in 1979
- Appointed to the Executive Board in 2001
Background
Following his education at an academy for social studies, Leo Lindelauf completed a study in industrial engineering and management science. He began his career as a community worker. When joining Randstad he worked as district manager and regional manager before being appointed regional director in the Netherlands. He became managing director of Tempo-Team in 1994 and managing director operations for Randstad Europe, including the position of managing director Randstad Netherlands in 1999.
Responsibilities
Leo Lindelauf is responsible for Randstad and Tempo-Team in the Netherlands, Nordics, Eastern Europe, Greece, and Turkey.
François Béharel
(1970, French)
- Joined Randstad in 2008
- Appointed to the Executive Board in 2013
Background
With a Bachelor's degree in distribution management and commercialization techniques, François Béharel joined Vedior in 1999 as a regional manager and, following various promotions, became CEO of Vedior France in May 2007. Following the acquisition by Randstad, he was appointed President and CEO of the new combined Randstad Groupe France and played a key role in the integration of its businesses.
Responsibilities
François Béharel is responsible for France, Spain, Portugal, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay.
