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HIGHTECH PARTNERS AND ELLY DE VRIJER, FOUNDER OF HILL CONSULTING JOIN FORCE

May 13, 2019 Brussels/Rotterdam – Leading Digital executive search firm Hightech Partners announces collaboration with Elly de Vrijer, Founder and Owner of Hill Consulting, a Dutch Executive Find firm. This cooperation is in line with the HTP’s strategy to strengthen their international reach. Elly de Vrijer is joining HTP as a Partner.

EXPANDING INTERNATIONAL NETWORK IN TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY AND DIGITAL WORLD
Hightech Partners is delighted about the cooperation with Elly. Raffaele Jacovelli and Bert Vermeiren, Managing Directors of HTP, are exited:
“The arrival of Elly in the Hightech Partners team is a great opportunity to further develop our network in the Technology industry and the Digital world. Elly and Hill Consulting have a strong image in the market and an excellent long-lasting relationship with clients. Elly’s in-depth knowledge of the international Technology industry and understanding of the trends in the labour market perfectly complement our growth ambition in Digital Talent Development. In addition, this partnership will strengthen our presence in the Netherlands and in the DACH region.”

EXPANDING INTERNATIONAL NETWORK IN TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY AND DIGITAL WORLD
Elly de Vrijer, founder and owner of Hill Consulting, believes this collaboration benefits both parties:
“I have known HTP for a long time and we occasionally cooperated. The company has the same business ethics as Hill Consulting and, not unimportantly, an extremely strong vision when it comes to where this beautiful profession is going. This includes the offering of new services related to Digital Transformation (a London based training and event centre for our customers and its executives), but also Artificial Intelligence solutions for recruitment and HR. Everything to better serve our clients and, above all, to make a difference. Hightech Partners really understands what Digital Talent Development is about. This of course also benefits our candidates. Within this dynamic and fast changing Digital ecosystem, we want to make a difference!”

Elly De Vrijer has developed a 35 years’ successful career in the ICT industry. She started as Account Manager in ADP and took on ever increasing Sales Management roles in CA, Gentia Software, Oracle and Hitachi Data Systems. In 2004 she founded Hill Consulting that serves international ICT Software Vendors, Consultancy, Outsourcing & Services companies, Retailers etc. in the Netherlands and in Europe.

ABOUT HIGHTECH PARTNERS
Hightech Partners is a leading executive search and transformation consulting firm in Europe specialized in assisting companies in their digital transformations. The team at HTP leverages forward-looking methods such as big data analysis and artificial intelligence to inject the executive search process with smart and fast-paced techniques. This technology, combined with the seasoned leadership of the firm, helps HTP ensure accurate candidate matches that help companies embrace new ways of working.

Hightech Partners has offices in Brussels, Geneva, London, Milan, Rotterdam and local partners situated across the major regions of Europe. Hightech Partners is founder of ITP Worldwide, an alliance of specialized search and consulting firms in the Technology industry in the US and Asia.

Hightech Partners is a proud member of AESC and commits to the AESC Code of Professional Practice and Standards of Excellence