Amsterdam, Netherlands (May 8, 2026) – McDermott + Bull, a leading executive search firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Gerben van den Hout as Managing Director, based in the firm’s Amsterdam, Netherlands office. This strategic hire comes as McDermott + Bull continues to expand its executive search presence across Europe, further strengthening the firm’s ability to support organizations in identifying and placing high-impact leadership talent.
Gerben brings over a decade of executive search and advisory experience, with a strong track record of partnering with leaders at the C-suite, Vice President, and Director levels. Most recently, he served as Director of Executive Search at Newpeople, where he led senior-level placements across a range of industries while advising clients on talent strategy and organizational growth.
Prior to Newpeople, Gerben founded his own executive search consultancy, through which he advised clients on senior-level talent strategy and leadership development. Before that, he gained broad experience across the industry, serving as an Executive Search Partner at Hoek Consultants and as a leader in executive search strategy at BDO Netherlands. He built the foundation of his career at ING Netherlands, spending years in the financial industry where he spearheaded digital transformation. Gerben holds a Master of Law, which has informed his strategic and advisory approach throughout his career.
“Gerben’s appointment represents an important step in strengthening our presence across Europe,” said Milo Zegerius, Managing Partner. “His entrepreneurial mindset, deep expertise in executive search, and strong relationships within the Dutch market position him to make an immediate and meaningful impact. We are excited to welcome him to the firm and support our continued international growth.”
As Managing Director, Gerben will focus on delivering retained executive search services and strengthening McDermott + Bull’s relationships across key European markets. His appointment reflects the firm’s ongoing investment in top-tier talent and its commitment to supporting clients through periods of growth and transformation.
“I am excited to join McDermott + Bull at such a pivotal time in its international expansion,” said Gerben. “The firm’s reputation for quality, partnership, and results is highly regarded, and I look forward to contributing to its continued success across Europe.”
About McDermott + Bull
McDermott + Bull is a full-service talent consultancy delivering personalized solutions across executive search, interim leadership, and high-performance coaching, dedicated to placing high-impact executive talent, bridging leadership gaps, and empowering teams to perform at their highest level. With experienced Partners across Canada, the United States, and Europe, the firm serves as a trusted advisor to private and public companies, private equity firms and their operating companies, non-profit organizations, and higher education institutions.