What happens when boundless ambition meets the fast-paced world of international M&A?
In this series, host Josanne Verdonk takes you behind the scenes of Marktlink. We explore the relentless drive and entrepreneurial DNA required to build a European leader. From the bold moves of our founders to our rapid international expansion, we dive into what it means to lead with ambition and take ownership from day one.
Discover the stories of trust, high-stakes dealmaking, and the shared mindset that fuels our growth. At Marktlink, no matter how much we achieve, our ambition ensures we are always just getting started.
This is Marktlink. This is ambition from day one.
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What does “client-first” really mean when the stakes are high?
In this episode, Josanne Verdonk, CHRO at Marktlink, is joined by Niek Derks, Partner at Marktlink, and entrepreneur Stéphan Cohnen. Together, they walk through a real client journey, from the early growth of a business to the decision to sell, and from first conversations to final closing.
They talk openly about trust, clarity under pressure, expectation management and the role of strong collaboration behind the scenes.
This episode reveals how client impact is created, and why every detail, and every role, matters.
Want to know more? Visit https://careers.marktlink.com/
Host: Josanne Verdonk
Production: TTIN Company
29 Apr 2026
International Growth & Opportunities
What does it really mean to work internationally at Marktlink?
In this episode, Josanne Verdonk, CHRO at Marktlink, speaks with colleagues who are putting Marktlink on the map internationally: Hari Griffith (GB) and Maximiliaan Jasper (DE). Together, they reflect on what it is like to work across borders and represent Marktlink in different markets, while staying closely connected to a broader European network.
They share how working internationally brings you close to the business, requires ownership in daily decisions, and stays grounded in a shared way of working across offices.
An episode about working with an entrepreneurial mindset, being close to the business, and developing yourself within an international environment that is both connected and supportive.
Want to know more? Visit https://careers.marktlink.com/
Host: Josanne Verdonk
Production: TTIN Company
21 Apr 2026
Collaboration Across the Entire Client Journey
What does collaboration look like when different disciplines work closely together?
In this episode, Josanne Verdonk, CHRO at Marktlink, speaks with Bart Steenmeijer (M&A Director), Renee Verloop (Senior Associate Exit Ready) and Henriëtte van Veen (Senior Legal Counsel) about how different disciplines connect throughout the client journey.
From the first Exit Ready conversations to M&A execution and Legal support at exactly the right moment, this episode shows how shared ownership, clear roles and fast decision-making keep momentum high.
A close-up look at teamwork, trust and what it feels like to be part of something bigger than your own role.
Want to know more? Visit https://careers.marktlink.com/
Host: Josanne Verdonk
Production: TTIN Company
17 Mar 2026
Culture & Values
How does culture show up when the organisation keeps moving?
In this episode, Josanne Verdonk, CHRO at Marktlink, is joined by Ingrid Velderman (HR Manager) and Jeffrey Scholtens (Partner M&A). They explore how Marktlink’s DNA becomes tangible in daily work: in pace, preparation, responsibility and respect.
You’ll hear how shared standards are reinforced through daily habits, rituals and moments of learning, and how people challenge and support each other as the organisation grows, without losing what makes it recognisable.
An episode about consistency in behaviour, trust in collaboration, and what it truly feels like to be part of Marktlink.
Want to know more? Visit https://careers.marktlink.com/
Host: Josanne Verdonk
Production: TTIN Company
26 Feb 2026
The Marktlink Story
How does a firm grow from an entrepreneurial idea into an international dealmaker, without losing its DNA?
In this episode, Josanne Verdonk, CHRO at Marktlink, is joined by Managing Partners Tim van der Meer, Ferry Nahon and Tom Beltman. Together, they look back on Marktlink’s journey, from the early start-up phase to where the firm stands today as an international M&A platform.
They reflect on the decisions that shaped growth, the moments that required courage and leadership, and how Marktlink’s DNA was formed along the way. You’ll hear why, despite everything that has been built, it still feels like the journey is far from finished. A foundational episode about where we come from, how we got here, and the energy that continues to drive what comes next.
Want to know more? Visit https://careers.marktlink.com/
Host: Josanne Verdonk
Production: TTIN Company
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