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. 

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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

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Griet Vanneste

Founder & Managing Partner

griet@takingturns.be
+32 468 16 33 25

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Katrien Goris

Managing Director Antwerp

katrien@takingturns.be
+32 495 44 70 89

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Thibault Suys

Business Director
Executive Search
thibault@takingturns.be
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Ellen Lambrechts

Business Director
Executive Search
ellen@takingturns.be
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Elewout Maes

Business Director
Interim Management
elewout@takingturns
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Katrien Ongenaet

Business Director
Interim Management
katrienongenaet@takingturns.be
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Talent Executive
Executive Search
cedric@takingturns.be

Cedric Vandenbossche

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Huguette Vermeersch

Business Director
Interim Management
huguette@takingturns.be
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Kenzo Van Nieuwenhove

Business Director
Executive Search
kenzo@takingturns.be
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Julie Van Vossel

Talent Executive
Executive Search
julie@takingturns.be
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Rein Hannah Bojahr

Talent Executive
Executive Search
rein@takingturns.be
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Elke D’Hoker

Talent Executive
Executive Search
elke@takingturns.be
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Caroline Van Der Avoort

Business Consultant
Interim Management
caroline@takingturns.be
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Dominique Declercq

Business Consultant
Interim Management
dominique@takingturns.be
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Charlotte Van Frausum

Senior Talent Sourcer
Executive Search
charlotte@takingturns.be
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Emile Vandewiele

Senior Talent Sourcer
Interim Management
emile@takingturns.be
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Emma Van Der Cruyssen

Senior Talent Sourcer
Executive Search
emma@takingturns.be
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Elien Bauwens

Senior Talent Sourcer
Executive Search
elien@takingturns.be
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Jande Sauwens

Senior Talent Sourcer
Executive Search
jande@takingturns.be
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Lisa Loncke

Talent Sourcer
Executive Search
lisa@takingturns.be
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Ann-Sophie Rammeloo

Senior Talent Associate
Executive Search
ann-sophie@takingturns.be
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Fien Roman

Senior Talent Associate
Executive Search
fien@takingturns.be
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Dafne Bauwens

Talent Associate
Executive Search
dafne@takingturns.be

Elisa De Clerck

Talent Associate
Executive Search
elisa@takingturns.be

Our 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

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Antwerp

Jan Van Rijswijcklaan 162, bus 7
2020 Antwerp

Katrien Goris
Managing Director
+32 495 44 70 89