In addition, Richard specialises in linking relational aspects to rational issues, such as team guidance, development of personal leadership competences and coaching management aimed at letting employees move along in the direction of the desired outcome. He does so in the capacity of advisor, trainer and mentor, often as programme or change manager.

His approach is squarely aimed at getting results. Richard holds a clear mirror up to his clients, motivating them for constructive behaviour. Personable and involved, he makes connections between people without losing sight of the optimum result. Richard works for (international) private and public organisations.

Richard’s sources of inspiration are many: travelling the African continent, photography, art and gardening. One day, he hopes to combine these inspirations with his work of guiding managers in their change tasks at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Richard is a managing partner at Bright & Company. He studied business administration in Nijmegen and completed a Master’s course in psycho-analysis at Human Quality Management in Ghent. He began his career in 1993 at KPMG Consulting. In 2003, KPMG Consulting was absorbed into Atos Consulting under the banner of Atos Origin. Until 2010, Richard was a partner of the People & Change advisory group there. In 2010 he switched to Bright & Company.

The common thread throughout has always been creating a context where people can work with joy, health, and productivity. Now, as an organizational consultant and interim manager, I focus on shaping change processes with and for people, anticipating the changes of tomorrow.

Richard lives with his husband by the coast but still spends a lot of time in Amsterdam. He has been acting in theaters and living rooms for over 25 years.

Amber is passionate about Human Capital assignments that include development of People Strategy, HR instruments and organisational development in general.

In her role as HR Manager at KPMG Meijburg, she has worked in a ‘professional service firm’ where she has seen the wide range of a Human Resource department. She has advised various stakeholders in the organisation and guided several projects about HR-related topics.

Amber brings a calmness which creates a trusted environment. With her listening and analytical skills she provides overview in complex situations. She combines this to strive for an optimal result. In addition, she finds collaboration with others important, things always get better by looking from different angles. 

Amber lives in Utrecht with her boyfriend and loves to spend time with family and friends. She also enjoys cycling or playing a game of padel with friends.

Fréderique has a big interest in people and their development. With her questions, analytical focus and creativity, she knows how to unravel complex issues. Through a calm and enthusiastic approach she knows how to create a trusted environment in which true attention can be given to people and their work. The solutions she provides are practical and can be put to use quickly.

She enjoys exploring and traveling together with her husband and their two daughters. Cooking is also one of her favorite activities, alongside enjoying good food and quality time with friends.  

Since 2016 Fréderique has joined Bright as an associate. She studied Architecture at the Technische Universiteit Delft and completed masterclasses at Human Quality Management in Gent (Belgium). Next to this, she is a Clarity trainer, in which she guides individuals and groups in their journeys. After starting her career as an architect for Ahold and having transitioned into consultancy in 2003 with her move to Stamhuisgroup, she has worked as an independent consultant and coach since 2013.  

Since several years now, Klaas has developed a focus for optimizing HR functions. He enjoys working on projects aimed at professionalizing the HR department and/or optimizing the use of e-HRM functionalities. His talent is to create impact in those situations where the more business/technical focus and the organizational/people focus meet, and to help integrate them in order to create sustainable change.

His family means the world to him. With two smart kids and his wife he is more than happy. He stays in shape by doing fitness and spinning, and he enjoys various types of music with his friends by visiting concerts. From Gregorian to Metal; Klaas is into it.

Since 2016 Klaas joined Bright as an associate. He holds a bachelor degree in Economics and a Master degree in HRM. Furthermore he completed a post doctorate in change management. HR Organisation Effectiveness is his passion.

She has dealt with various aspects of the HR profession, which enables her to approach clients' challenges with a broad and strategic perspective. Completing an Executive MBA at Erasmus University has also contributed to this.

She enjoys living in Dorst, a small village east of Breda, with her partner and their two young children. In addition to her work and family life, she enjoys staying active, preferably outdoors. She participates in bootcamp and can often be found on her road bike, typically once or twice a week.

Continuous research and cooperation to achieve progress is what he stands for. In his approach he brings expertise as well as execution power and acts as a partner in crime with a critical attitude.

Clients appreciate Rob for his analytical and critical view combined with a people-oriented approach. With a background in organizational psychology and IT, he combines the hard and soft side of HR in projects. As an expert in the field of people analytics and talent strategy he is an advocate of data-driven insights in determining strategy. Rob has over 8 years of experience as consultant and project manager with many large organizations in the private and public sectors.

Before his time at Bright & Company, Rob worked at Deloitte, FCTB and LTP. Rob has a family with two daughters and is also a musician and avid film fan.

He worked for several years as an interim HR professional for various organisations. In addition, Ruurd is a successful speaker at conferences, seminars and training sessions, as well as a visiting lecturer at several universities. A true devotee of his profession, Ruurd greatly enjoys getting to the bottom of complex issues. He also publishes books, articles and columns in respected journals, often writing together with colleagues.

Ruurd has two children and enjoys walking, travelling, sports, reading and good food in his spare time.

Before becoming one of the co-founders of Bright & Company, Ruurd worked at KPMG Management Consulting and studied business administration and political science.