Executive Hiring
AI-Minded C-Suite
Embracing
Brutal Honesty
Mid-Cap
Companies
MARKETS
AI Minded C-Suite
FOCUS
+15%
Lasting Success
5800+
PROMISE
C-LEVEL NETWORK
Shaping Tomorrow's Leaders
We deep-dive into the context to find leaders who will thrive, driving lasting success​. We build and nurture communities of senior executives ambracing AI.​ We specialize in AI minded C-level roles for mid-market companies, fostering brutal honesty at every step to deliver leaders who truly fit.
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Career Lifecycle Partnering
The reality behind a polished image
New hires
rarely live up to expectations.
If I’d known this,
I’d never have
taken the job.
I should’ve known this wouldn’t work.
Hiring Leaders
Ready for What’s Next
Most leadership hires fail because the context isn't fully understood.
At & The Big Fish we make the assignment and organisational context leading
in leadership decisions.
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Through brutal honesty from the first conversation, we clarify what is really needed: the phase of the company, team dynamics, culture and leadership expectations.
At the same time we work with executives throughout their careers as an independent career lifecycle partner, which allows us to build deep relationships
long before a role appears.
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This combination enables us to connect mid-sized growth companies with future-minded leaders who land fast and perform sustainably.
Let's Unlock Brutal Honesty Together
At & The Big Fish, we’re not just hiring, we’re leading a movement where the use of AI and a brutal honesty approach is the new standard in leadership.
We start with deep understanding of the organization’s DNA, culture, and ambition, to uncover what’s truly needed.
Through open conversations and coaching, we cut through polished façades to connect companies with leaders who fit, deliver, and stay.
Real leadership starts with real truth. Join the movement.
Meet our Founding Team
Our partner team is composed of seasoned professionals with extensive experience in C-suite and boardroom engagements across The Netherlands. Each partner brings deep domain expertise and executive hiring credibility to the table. Our team is driven to build lasting relationships and create meaningful impact for clients and candidates alike, all while enjoying the journey together.