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Career advice for CFOs in the Netherlands

The job market for CFOs

The corona crisis has greatly changed the work of CFOs. Skills such as financial modelling and financial risk are becoming increasingly important because of the pandemic, and for many executives it is now more a matter of guiding their organisation safely through the crisis rather than achieving handsome growth.

But even before the pandemic, CFOs were rapidly evolving. What should the modern CFO be able to do? How does he or she put together a successful team? And what about diversity in the boardroom? Read it in our articles on the job market for CFOs.

 


 

Advice for recruiting CFOs

 

Frans Kools worked at Staples Europe for 10 years when the company was split up. His position as HR director expired, giving him time to think about his next move.

 

Tom Touber gained over 30 years of experience in various c-level roles. In addition, Tom coached professional sailing teams in the "Volvo Ocean Race," the champions league of the sailing world.

 

Pim van Stolk graduated in 1981, followed by a successful career in finance. In 2020, his retirement was approaching, but Pim was not finished.

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