Hein J.M. Knaapen
Managing Partner - Europe
Hein brings 40 years of proven leadership in talent strategy and organizational transformation. As former CHRO at KPN (telecommunications) and ING Bank (global financial services), he partnered with C-suite executives to drive enterprise value through people-focused performance initiatives.

Creating Value Through People
His expertise spans performance management, leadership development, and large-scale HR transformation. At ING, he delivered measurable results—building organizational capabilities while reducing HR costs by 20%.
Today, Hein works with CEOs on precision transformation strategies that accelerate enterprise value creation.
He serves in advisory roles across both corporate and cultural sectors, leveraging four decades of experience to help organizations unlock their full potential through strategic people development.