Marktlink From Day One

What does “client-first” really mean when the stakes are high? In this episode, Josanne Verdonk, CHRO at Marktlink, is joined by Niek Derks, Partner at Marktlink, and entrepreneur Stéphan Cohnen. Together, they walk through a real client journey,  from the early growth of a business to the decision to sell, and from first conversations to final closing. They talk openly about trust, clarity u...

What does it really mean to work internationally at Marktlink? In this episode, Josanne Verdonk, CHRO at Marktlink, speaks with colleagues who are putting Marktlink on the map internationally: Hari Griffith (GB) and Maximiliaan Jasper (DE). Together, they reflect on what it is like to work across borders and represent Marktlink in different markets, while staying closely connected to a broader Eur...

What does collaboration look like when different disciplines work closely together? In this episode, Josanne Verdonk, CHRO at Marktlink, speaks with Bart Steenmeijer (M&A Director), Renee Verloop (Senior Associate Exit Ready) and Henriëtte van Veen (Senior Legal Counsel) about how different disciplines connect throughout the client journey. From the first Exit Ready conversations to M&A ex...

How does culture show up when the organisation keeps moving? In this episode, Josanne Verdonk, CHRO at Marktlink, is joined by Ingrid Velderman (HR Manager) and Jeffrey Scholtens (Partner M&A). They explore how Marktlink’s DNA becomes tangible in daily work: in pace, preparation, responsibility and respect. You’ll hear how shared standards are reinforced through daily habits, rituals and momen...

How does a firm grow from an entrepreneurial idea into an international dealmaker, without losing its DNA? In this episode, Josanne Verdonk, CHRO at Marktlink, is joined by Managing Partners Tim van der Meer, Ferry Nahon and Tom Beltman. Together, they look back on Marktlink’s journey, from the early start-up phase to where the firm stands today as an international M&A platform. They reflect o...