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M18 is a Benelux-based executive recruitment consultancy supporting organizations in their growth by finding the commercial leaders who fit, perform and stay. For over 25 years, we have partnered with Belgian, Dutch and international mid-sized companies during phases of growth, transformation or international expansion. We specialize in senior roles in Sales, Marketing, General Management and Operations, always with a strong commercial focus.
At M18, we don’t just fill roles. We guide growing and international organizations toward leaders who understand their culture, drive results and grow with the business. We combine a structured, retained search approach with the human mindset of a boutique consultancy, working exclusively to ensure focus and shared commitment. We are driven by four clear values:
As General Manager of M18 Executive Search, Vivian and her team help companies achieve their growth ambitions by finding the right senior sales and commercial leadership talent.
M18 focuses on Retained Executive Search assignments for senior commercial roles and leadership positions with real impact. We also support clients with key recruitment needs in commercial expert functions.
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Vivian started M18 in the year 2000 and has been leading the company ever since.
Prior to starting a career in Executive Search, Vivian was mainly active in the telecom sector. She joined BT Plc in Sales and soon evolved to strategic business development (M&A), actively implementing the global strategy by creating joint ventures in various countries. In her last role at BT Belgium she was responsible for setting up and managing the Product Management department.
Vivian started her career as Research Analyst & Quality Practice Coordinator at McKinsey & Company.
Vivian has a double bachelor degree in Economics and Business Administration from the Hebrew University as well as an MBA from Nyenrode Business University in The Netherlands. She is also a Certified Assessor and Insights Practitioner.
Vivian is a Dutch national that has been living in Belgium since 1997. She is married and has two children.