Icebreaking Recruitment

Icebreaking Recruitment is a Dutch executive search and recruitment agency founded by René van den IJssel, who brings 12 years of experience in recruitment and executive search. The company specialises in identifying and attracting top talent for critical positions across a wide range of sectors, focusing on candidates with scarce skills who may not be actively seeking opportunities but are open to the right role.

The agency operates with a targeted, active, and exclusive approach to candidate sourcing, leveraging an extensive international network to locate suitable talent. They position themselves as pragmatic and results-driven, combining deep market knowledge with understanding of client organisations and the markets in which they operate. Their practice emphasises identifying candidates who align not only with technical requirements but also with organisational culture and professional excellence standards.

Based in Utrecht at St. Jacobsstraat 123, Icebreaking Recruitment serves diverse client organisations across multiple sectors. The company delivers both executive search for senior positions and active recruitment for mission-critical roles, positioning themselves as a trusted partner that grasps the subtleties of candidate-fit and delivers substantive referrals.