Executive Search & Talent acquisition · Automotive & Mobility
Your Direct Search partner in Automotive & Mobility, with a private network of 35,000+ automotive professionals. Where others start searching, we start selecting.
Your Direct Search partner in Automotive & Mobility, with a private network of 35,000+.
WHO WE ARE
Automotive Linked is a boutique direct search agency, founded in 2008 by Edwin Ritmeester, working exclusively in automotive and mobility.
The automotive industry is changing faster than ever, which makes real sector knowledge essential. We focus on the critical and strategic functions that carry that change: the roles that ask for the right DNA, not just the right CV.
And despite a top position in our field we stay no-nonsense and approachable, with 35,000+ members across EMEA, Latin America, North America and Asia-Pacific.
Real sector knowledge is essential in a fast-changing industry. We focus on the critical and strategic roles that carry that change: the right DNA, not just the right CV. No-nonsense and approachable, with 35,000+ members worldwide.
About us →“He had a keen ability to fully understand what our needs were and this alone put him many steps ahead of others we had worked with in the past. Edwin has an extremely broad network of contacts which allowed him to more easily target specific skill sets, which reduced the length of time it took to secure the ideal person for the job. Edwin did a brilliant job.”
“He had a keen ability to fully understand our needs, which put him many steps ahead of others we had worked with. His extremely broad network made it easy to target specific skill sets. Edwin did a brilliant job.”
“During my stay at Bosal, I worked on several occassions with Edwin in finding new Program Managers to support the growth of the company in Eastern Europe. Edwin was able to provide good candidates, out of his extensive network, very fast. The candidates presented, where meeting our expectations, mainly due the fact that Edwin payed a lot of attention to our needs.”
“I worked with Edwin on several occasions to find new Program Managers for our growth in Eastern Europe. He provided good candidates from his extensive network, very fast, paying real attention to our needs.”
“I had the pleasure to work with Edwin. I would recommend Edwin any day of the week. He is very knowledgeable in his field, has a broad picture view and combines this with an action oriented approach. He does what he says and is just a pleasure to work with.”
“I would recommend Edwin any day of the week. He is very knowledgeable, combines a broad view with an action oriented approach, and does what he says.”
OUR AUTOMOTIVE COMMUNITIES
The most relevant automotive groups on LinkedIn, together part of our 35,000+ network.
The most relevant automotive group on LinkedIn, covering EMEA
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Automotive executives and specialists across Latin America
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CASES
Three recent searches, and what we did.
We ran searches for senior positions across the group, positioning the company as an employer of choice and targeting specific skill sets directly through a network built up over years.
Multiple
senior searches for the group
Employer
of choice positioning
Direct
search on skill sets
Program Managers for the expansion in Eastern Europe, presented from our own network and matched to the requirements.
A niche technology business needs candidates who understand the technology and the commercial side alike.
FOUNDER
Back in 2008, Edwin Ritmeester founded Automotive Linked, today a private network of 35,000+ Automotive and Mobility executives, managers and specialists.
Automotive Linked is a ‘direct search’ recruitment specialist, offering a crucial blend of market expertise with unparalleled access to automotive and mobility professionals worldwide.
WHAT WE DO
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