Joost Goudsmit

Joost Goudsmit, Managing Partner of Boyden Netherlands, has had an extensive career working in several leadership roles in the financial and professional services sector. Dedicated to executive search for nearly 20 years, Joost has earned an excellent reputation for completing major assignments in the financial and professional services industries, and is also active in (non-executive) board search and evaluation.

Professional Focus

More than 20 years’ experience in executive search
Outstanding track record in executing assignments in the financial services sector (ranging from banking to insurance and from fintech to asset management/pension funds)
In-depth knowledge and experience in the private equity/venture capital environment
Sound expertise in the professional services sector (ranging from consultancy to law firms)
Strong foothold in finance functions across all industry sectors (e.g. CFO’s)
Focuses on (non-executive) board appointments, board effectiveness consulting and evaluation, as well as CEO succession planning
Works intensively with family-owned businesses/family offices, VC- and PE portfolio companies

Business Expertise

Managing Director and Co-Owner of a highly reputable Dutch executive search organisation
Management team member within a global (credit) insurance company
Consultant at another top tier global executive search firm, main focus financial service
Sales Director of a large US- based leasing company