Harry van de Kraats

Connection and direction
Harry has built a long career at the heart of Human Resources and corporate governance. He served as HR Director at Unilever, was ultimately responsible for HR and a member of the Executive Board at TomTom, and later Group HR Director and member of the Executive Council at NS. He subsequently became Managing Director of AWVN and Director of Social Affairs at VNO‑NCW and MKB Nederland. These roles gave him deep insight into the political and economic dynamics in which organizations operate.
He also holds various secondary positions that strengthen his broad governance perspective. He is a member of the Supervisory Board of NOC*NSF, Chair of the Supervisory Board of Human Total Care (including ArboNed), and Chair of the Advisory Board of the Netherlands Institute for Human Rights. Through this wide engagement, Harry has developed a nuanced perspective on leadership in complex contexts, spanning sectors such as public transport, logistics, energy, technology, manufacturing, non‑food retail and professional and financial services.

“Diversity fuels creativity. Different perspectives enrich every boardroom.”

Leadership with societal impact
In executive search, Harry focuses on leaders who understand both business performance and the societal role of their organization. He believes in servant leadership, in giving professionals space to grow and in the power of inclusive teams. His positions in various supervisory and advisory boards give him first‑hand experience with governance and value creation.
At Maes & Lunau, everything comes together for him: his broad career, his network and his conviction that strong leadership creates impact for people and society. He guides clients in shaping high‑performing teams and coaches candidates on themes that define the future.