Photographer: Carly Wollaert ©
Make-up artist: Sharmila Vooren
YACHT
“We fully support this campaign as it illustrates what we deeply believe in: everyone can spark change by being their true selves.”
Lieke Schepers
Algemeen Directeur at Yacht
About
”Lieke Schepers, mother of 3, married to Michiel, living in Apeldoorn. Curious, involved and driven, as a fellow human being but also as an employee of the Randstad Group. Since 2019 CEO of the YACHT Group and a member of the board of Randstad Group Netherlands, where I have built with great colleagues on well-regulated work for everyone, regardless of contract form. Working towards the most specialized and equitable talent company. And (as CEO of YACHT) specifically responsible for all service concepts towards clients and employees and our ambitions in the professionals’ segment.”
What or Who inspired you to pursue your chosen career?
“In general, I find it inspiring when people are passionate, independent thinkers who also act. For example, Boyan Slat or Greta Thunberg. But just as well as a client or colleague who comes up with a good idea and then simply fixes it. That always motivates me to go the extra mile myself. But besides this kind of inspiration, the people around me are also very important to me. Mentors, sponsors, and leaders within the organization who have given me opportunities throughout my career so far provided support and feedback, gave me space to make mistakes and gave me confidence that I could recover and learn from them. And still do. The people themselves know very well who they are. I now try to fulfil this role myself for (young) talent around me.”
Interview with Lieke Schepers
“An open, curious, enthusiastic, driven person”. That is how Lieke Schepers describes herself. She is 43 years old, lives in Apeldoorn, together with her three children and her husband Michiel. Besides this, she has an impressive career as a CEO of Yacht Group.
How did she get here, what does her life look like, and what are her future plans? Read more here!