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Building the future of the cultural sector—together

With people who think differently—and act on it.

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With candidates who  bring multiple perspectives to the table.
92%
...of our placements are still going strong, three years on.
VPRO
Vleeshal
Theater Rotterdam
Omroep Zwart
Oerol
NITE
Museum Arnhem
Museon Omniversum
MaMA
Luxor Theater
LUX Nijmegen
Kunstmuseum Den Haag
ITA
Filmhuis Den Haag
Cpunt
Cineville
Boekmanstichting
Amphion Cultuurbedrijf
AFK
Zuyd

100+ Successful collaborations

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Looking for new leadership?

We guide a careful, well-considered process towards fresh perspective—and the right candidate.

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Want to help shape a future-proof cultural sector?

We help you find the place where you can make a real impact.

For candidates

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Our team: with heart and mind
in arts and culture

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Ayla Owie-Bellekom
Nikta Kafai Rad
Zacht op de relatie, scherp op de inhoud.
Smita Gayadin
Sze Man Ho
Roy Cremers
Ziet patronen. En maakt ze begrijpelijk.
Bram De Jaeger
Sabrina Cols
Lauriane Almeda
Omar Akka
Ayla Owie-Bellekom|office managershe/her

The one who keeps everything running—thoughtfully and with care. Organisation nerd and virtual assistance expert, without ever becoming impersonal. Also: loves farm life in Portugal, with a soft spot for everything that grows—and a keen eye for sustainability and innovation.

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Nikta Kafai Rad|team manager en sr. consultant she/her

Dedicated recruitment consultant and team manager with a strong legal background. Determined to find the missing piece, every time. Also: multiple-time Lingo champion. Emotionally graduated from Hogwarts, Gryffindor house.

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Smita Gayadin|consultant and programma managershe/her

Multidisciplinary performance artist, recruitment consultant and programme manager LBB. Yes, that combination works surprisingly well. Her rhythmic way of thinking creates unexpected connections. Also: mental coach, vlogger, devoted matcha drinker, and a December Capricorn who believes in focus, creativity and well-being.

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Sze Man Ho|consultant en sourcing expertshe/her

Cultural marketer, consultant and sourcing expert. A creative mind who turns strategy into compelling roles—and consistently finds the unusual suspect. Also: ambivert, highly competitive at board games—and still a gracious loser.

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Roy Cremers|governance specialist and sr. consultanthe/him

Creative consultant and governance expert. Enjoys challenging the status quo—and turning unexpected ideas into concrete results. Also: volunteer at De Kindertelefoon, culture lover, and astro-analyst. Yes, he quickly sees what’s going on.

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Bram De Jaeger|founder and general managerhe/him

Former corporate banker—don’t let that scare you. Innovative thinker, experienced matchmaker and board member with a broad network in and beyond the cultural sector. Also: amateur protest sign maker, theatre lover, and avid collector of graphic novels.

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Sabrina Cols|consultant and marketing expertzij/haar

Strategic consultant and marketer with a background in sports and dance. Strengthens our brand with sharp thinking and a creative, collaborative approach. Also: enthusiastic football player with insight on and off the field, endlessly curious, and a fan of sports and pop culture documentaries.

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Lauriane Almeda|sourcing managershe/her

World traveller and visionary filmmaker who uses her perspective and wide network to find the right talent. Connects creativity and diversity across Ghana, Angola and the Netherlands. Also: dreamer, influencer and foodie with a sharp eye for culture and image.

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Omar Akka|finance managerhe/him

Financial strategist and negotiator with a sharp analytical mind. Brings structure to the space between numbers, impact and human relationships. Also: cinephile, training actor, water sports enthusiast—solo and in teams—and someone who enjoys life.

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New times,
new perspectives

The cultural sector calls for future-proof leadership. Leaders who set direction, take responsibility for how decisions are made, and help organisations keep moving.

We look beyond the role and work with organisations that consciously choose this kind of leadership.

Our approach

Current roles and placements

's-Hertogenbosch
,
Nederland

November Music

Vacature:
zakelijk directeur
Rotterdam
,
Nederland

CBK Rotterdam

Vacature:
directeur-bestuurder
Gesloten vacature

Leidse Schouwburg | Stadsgehoorzaal

hoofd finance
hoofd marketing

Match

Rotterdam
,
Nederland

Luxor Theater Rotterdam

Vacature:
hoofd marketing
directeur-bestuurder

Match

Rotterdam
,
Nederland

Nederlands Fotomuseum

Vacature:
directeur-bestuurder
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Professional, committed, and progressive

The cultural sector is under pressure. Budgets are tightening, public expectations are rising, and the landscape is becoming more complex. It calls for people with fresh perspectives—and organisations willing to move.

At DDJ&, we bring those people and organisations together—building multi-voiced, entrepreneurial teams that strengthen the sector and are ready for the future.

More about us

This is  no recruitment  agency.

We are the first B Corp in headhunting and recruitment for cultural organisations. Worldwide.

That means we don’t work for short-term profit, but for long-term impact across the sector. We don’t see matchmaking as an end in itself, but as a way to challenge fixed patterns and bring in new perspectives.

Step by step, we contribute to a cultural sector that is fairer, more inclusive, and built for the future.

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