Michiel van Donselaar

Connecting sectors and leadership questions
After twenty years in commercial and leadership positions in the corporate world, Michiel joined Maes & Lunau in 2017. He applies his experience across sectors including Professional & Financial Services and Government & State‑Owned Enterprises, and he works extensively with Private Equity and Trade Associations. His work often takes place in environments where professionalisation, business orientation, digitalisation and societal value come together. The variety of assignments keeps him alert. Every search requires a fresh perspective and a careful dialogue about context, future challenges and leadership. In open conversation with clients, trust develops quickly, enabling him to search for the best possible match between person, culture and strategic direction.

“In this work, you cannot allow yourself to drift. Clients and candidates should always expect thoughtful conversations and professional guidance.”

Executive search with clarity and responsibility
Values such as responsibility, care and diversity form the foundation of his work. Michiel believes that executive search requires clarity and courage. Clients and candidates want to know how he assesses a situation. They rely on his professionalism, his advice and his judgement. Candid conversations are part of that. He attaches great importance to respectful, open dialogue in which humour and perspective create space for genuine exchange.

He sees quality as a prerequisite for sustainable relationships. That conviction drives him to approach every assignment with full attention and to support organisations in their leadership questions over the long term