Testimonials

It has been a true pleasure to work with Monique for more than 4 years at Dorel Juvenile

Monique was part of my EMEA ExCo team and she was supporting me on all HR related topics while managing a large HR team across many geographies

She understands well business related issues and is a strong HR leader with talented skills in people, organisation and internal communication.

She is a committed person, working well under pressure (with a great sense of humour) in a multi location, matrix, international environment.

Charles de Kervénoaël

President & CEO St Hubert

 

I've worked with Monique for many years, first as a colleague and later as a member of her team. While working with her, she showed to be a strong professional in many aspects of Human Resources. Monique has been an inspiring leader during my career. Encouraging, challenging, simplifying, while never forgetting about the human aspect. That human touch of looking at business challenges, in combination with a good sense of humor, is what makes Monique a great HR director. 

Marielle Volleberg

Sr HR Manager

Dorel Juvenile Europe

 

Overall Monique is an excellent professional with a very pleasant personality which makes it both simple and very likeable to work with (and for) her.

As President & CEO of Dorel Juvenile I have always considered that the HR department was a critical element of the company’s success , and in that respect Monique definitely made her full contribution in her European capacity with wide reponsibilities.

I have particularly appreciated her large battery of human skills which helped the organization to progress continuously, her full commitment to the business , and a solid sense of humour even under heavy pressure.

I would definitely recommend Monique for any HR-linked challenge, especially in the tough times we are facing…

Jean Claude Jacomin

Former President & CEO​ Dorel Juvenile Group

 

Monique and I worked closely together for a few years at FEI Company. Monique was our HR business partner for the Sales and Service Division Europe. 

Monique’s in depth knowledge of all HR related topics and particular ability to identify and develop talent combined with strong internal communication skills in a multi-cultural international environment were critital assets to help the european sales and service management team to make the challenging transition from an individual country structure to a single european team.We remember Monique as a very committed team player with the ability to help resolve business challenges without forgetting the human and cultural aspects and I sincerely hope our paths will cross again in the future.We would highly recommend Monique if you are looking for a true business partner and team player to address your HR-related challenges.

Sincerely,

Bruno Janssens

Former Sr. VP and General Manager at FEI Company

 

I've had the pleasure to work in Monique her team at her time at Dorel Juvenile. Monique is an HR leader with strong business acumen. She shows genuine interest in people and has strong vision on topics such as culture, development, communications. Monique is not afraid to take tough decisions and initiated several restructuring programs in order to make business more profitable.

Luuk Bosshardt

Strategic HR Project Manager Europe

Dorel Juvenile Europe

 

 

In the years I worked for General Electric as Plant- and Operations manager, Monique joined the Company and it was a pleasure working with her. Being part of an international company  with overall strategies and guidelines  and translating that into regional strategies with an inspiring and developing environment, from an HR perspective, is what Monique makes a strong HR leader. Also the moments that she was a counter-partner to discuss HR related topics like organizational changes or talent management were always with a very professional approach, strategical on one hand and very pragmatic on the other hand. She has the ability to advice and guide a team, is performance driven with a focus on results and development of the company but also very interested in the capabilities and development of employees with a, highly appreciated, personal touch and fun factor. 
It was a pleasure working with Monique!

Huub Ramakers
Owner EXLNS (Supply Chain management)

 

Ik heb Monique in onze tijd bij ASML leren kennen als een bevlogen en betrokken HR professional die zich als een vis in het water voelt in complexe multiculturele omgevingen. Monique is door haar open persoonlijkheid en warme betrokkenheid een zeer fijne sparringpartner bij diverse vraagstukken en thema’s. Hierbij heeft zij haar focus op de business maar verliest nooit de menselijke belangen uit het oog. Monique heeft een duidelijke visie en brengt deze op een professionele manier onder de aandacht bij stakeholders waarbij zij de confrontatie niet schuwt; zacht op de relatie maar stevig op de inhoud. Voor mij is Monique, naast een senior professional, vooral ook een fijn mens met een enorme veerkracht en een positieve kijk op de wereld!
Maaike Thijssen
Managing Partner | Senior Consultant HABILIS

 

I’ve had the pleasure to work with /for Monique, in her capacity of HR Leader FSP EMEA for UTC, now Carrier, Fire & Security. Monique is a strong business leader with a true passion for people. She easily builds networks due to her social skills and trustworthy personality. Monique empowers her employees and thrives them to the next level. She has strong organizational insights and challenges status quo continuously. Due to her trustworthy personality, she is the go to person to drive change management. To conclude, Monique is a natural and empathic leader with a big heart; heart for organization and people.

Ann Schreurs

Senior HR manager Northern Europe, Sales EUA, UTC