DDJ&

DDJ& is the world's first B Corp in headhunting and recruitment for cultural organisations, founded by Bram De Jaeger and headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The company specialises in executive and leadership recruitment for the arts and cultural sector, moving beyond traditional recruitment to facilitate meaningful matchmaking that brings new perspectives and diverse talent into cultural institutions. DDJ& works with a philosophy that prioritises positive impact on the entire sector rather than purely financial returns, helping organisations build multivocal and entrepreneurial teams ready for the future.

The company focuses exclusively on the cultural and arts sector, including museums, theatres, opera houses, film institutions, cultural foundations and performing arts organisations. DDJ& serves clients such as VPRO, Vleeshal, Theatre Rotterdam, Omroep Zwart, Oerolfestival, Noord Nederlands Toneel, Museum Arnhem, Museon Omniversum, MaMA, Luxor Theatre, LUX Nijmegen, Kunstmuseum Den Haag, ITA, Filmhuis Den Haag, Cpunt, Cineville, Boekmanstichting, Amphion Cultuurbedrij and AFK, demonstrating deep sector expertise and an extensive network.

Operating primarily across the Netherlands with a strong presence in Amsterdam, the company attracts clients through its commitment to breaking entrenched patterns, fostering inclusivity and building a fairer, more sustainable cultural sector. DDJ& distinguishes itself by combining strategic governance expertise with creative thinking, offering leadership programmes and tailored recruitment solutions that address the sector's evolving challenges around budget constraints, growing societal expectations and organisational complexity.