As a global market leader, our approach is aimed at cooperation. Synergies between companies in the group are an important aspect of our strategy. Working together just goes smoother when we understand one another. And having people develop their career in various companies, helps them to become aware of their own assumptions and those of others. Next to contributing to a culture of cooperation, it fuels sharing of knowledge and best practices. Therefore, cross-company career paths are strongly encouraged.

‘Whenever it makes sense from both a business and a professional development perspective, we are happy to facilitate talents moving around in the group. It gives us the opportunity to create a stronger succession pipeline to key positions and to push our talents to their next level when they are ready for it, not just when their manager leaves,’ says Elsje Ouwehand, Capabilities Director of the group.

The group not only invests in recognized talents that have proven themselves, but also offers an international trainee programme for recent university graduates. After projects in several companies and countries, many former trainees find a career path within the group. And the door is always open for talent from outside, that would like to explore opportunities. Any role in one of our companies, can be a starting point for an international career.