We are Taking Turns.
A team proudly fuelled by passion and driven by results.
Our Story.
In a world where talent is scarce, growth unpredictable and transformation constant, organisations need people who do more than simply “fit the profile”.
They need leaders who can shift gears, steer, connect, think and build.
Leaders who create real impact. And we know how to recognise them.
That’s what sets Taking Turns apart.
We work with an entrepreneurial mindset, grounded in real business contexts
and close to the realities of leadership.
We understand what it takes to make decisions under pressure, align people
and move organisations forward.
We combine deep expertise with a sixth sense for potential.
We think ahead, challenge assumptions and open paths others don’t see.
Because growth seldom happens in straight lines.
Sometimes it requires a new direction.
An unexpected turn.
We take turns with our clients.
Together we create clarity, insight and momentum.
We activate the market, move the right profiles into action
and create matches that align skills, culture and ambition.
Our approach is as human as it is analytical.
As creative as it is structured.
As fast as it is thorough.
And our conviction is simple:
It takes one to know one.
That’s how we recognise leadership that creates real impact.
Our values.
GROWTH.
Growth drives us. In people, in companies and in ourselves. We see every assignment as a catalyst for progress. Standing still is falling behind.
MASTERY.
Expertise, methodology and a razor-sharp understanding of leadership. Our commitment takes us all the way to the perfect match.
THE NEW KIDS WHO STAY HUNGRY.
We combine deep human judgment with the newest AI-driven tools. We challenge convention and embrace innovation. Always.
TEAMWORK.
Internally and with clients, we build partnerships that work and are based on trust. Long-term relationships. Open communication. Genuine connections.
WORK HARD. PLAY HARD.
We work hard. We have fun. We run together (literally). We believe the best work happens when people genuinely enjoy being together.
PASSION.
Warm, involved and creative, yet always grounded. We believe in the power of people. To us, ambition and long-term success go hand in hand with passion and fun.
Meet the Team.
A strong team of 25+ business experts with complementary backgrounds.
Senior profiles. Entrepreneurial mindsets. 196+ years of combined relevant experience.
Florence Debusschere
Founder & Managing Partner
florence@takingturns.be
+32 473 91 06 19
Griet Vanneste
Founder & Managing Partner
griet@takingturns.be
+32 468 16 33 25
Katrien Goris
Managing Director Antwerp
katrien@takingturns.be
+32 495 44 70 89
Thibault Suys
Business Director
Executive Searchthibault@takingturns.be
Ellen Lambrechts
Business Director
Executive Searchellen@takingturns.be
Elewout Maes
Business Director
Interim Managementelewout@takingturns
Katrien Ongenaet
Business Director
Interim Managementkatrienongenaet@takingturns.be
Talent Executive
Executive Searchcedric@takingturns.beCedric Vandenbossche
Huguette Vermeersch
Business Director
Interim Managementhuguette@takingturns.be
Kenzo Van Nieuwenhove
Business Director
Executive Searchkenzo@takingturns.be
Julie Van Vossel
Talent Executive
Executive Searchjulie@takingturns.be
Rein Hannah Bojahr
Talent Executive
Executive Searchrein@takingturns.be
Elke D’Hoker
Talent Executive
Executive Searchelke@takingturns.be
Caroline Van Der Avoort
Business Consultant
Interim Managementcaroline@takingturns.be
Dominique Declercq
Business Consultant
Interim Managementdominique@takingturns.be
Charlotte Van Frausum
Senior Talent Sourcer
Executive Searchcharlotte@takingturns.be
Emile Vandewiele
Senior Talent Sourcer
Interim Managementemile@takingturns.be
Emma Van Der Cruyssen
Senior Talent Sourcer
Executive Searchemma@takingturns.be
Elien Bauwens
Senior Talent Sourcer
Executive Searchelien@takingturns.be
Jande Sauwens
Senior Talent Sourcer
Executive Searchjande@takingturns.be
Lisa Loncke
Talent Sourcer
Executive Searchlisa@takingturns.be
Ann-Sophie Rammeloo
Senior Talent Associate
Executive Searchann-sophie@takingturns.be
Fien Roman
Senior Talent Associate
Executive Searchfien@takingturns.be
Dafne Bauwens
Talent Associate
Executive Searchdafne@takingturns.be
Elisa De Clerck
Talent Associate
Executive Searchelisa@takingturns.beOur Offices.
Brussels
Alfons Gossetlaan 40
1702 Brussels
Thibault Suys
Business Director
+32 476 81 75 00
Ghent
Zuiderlaan 1-3, bus 6
9000 Gent
Florence Debusschere
Managing Partner
+32 473 91 06 19
Griet Vanneste
Managing Partner
+32 468 16 33 25
Antwerp
Jan Van Rijswijcklaan 162, bus 7
2020 Antwerp
Katrien Goris
Managing Director
+32 495 44 70 89