Tony De Graaf (NL)

Tony has worked for different companies in e-commerce, fashion and retail, including McGregor, Gaastra, Wehcamp, where he held diverse senior positions in Talent Acquisition and TA leader.

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Programme:

• Hiring assessment methodology - improve your TA processes | Workshop, Time: 11:25 - 12:15
  

  Tony de Graaf is a globally recognized Talent Acquisition change leader and the co-creator of the Recruiting Excellence Methodology—a practical, data-driven framework that helps organizations consistently hire the right talent, on time, and in a cost-effective way. With deep expertise in designing and operationalizing high-performing TA functions, Tony is known for turning recruitment into a strategic advantage rather than a purely administrative process.

  
  

  Tony held international TA leadership positions across e-commerce, fashion, and retail—including roles at McGregor, Gaastra, and Wehkamp—and later built and led the global strategy consulting practice at SmartRecruiters, where he authored one of the industry’s most widely adopted TA frameworks.

  
  

  Today, through Recruiting Excellence, Tony enables TA teams of all sizes—from scale-ups to global enterprises—to transform recruitment into a strategic business advantage. The methodology is exceptionally easy to adopt and scale, delivering measurable outcomes through clear structure, practical tools, and a focus on real-world execution.

  
  

  He is a sought-after speaker and advisor known for challenging outdated practices and empowering TA leaders with high-impact, actionable solutions.
• Navigating the Future of Recruitment: Strategic Roles and Skill-Based Hiring in a Changing Job Market I Roundtable Discussion, Time: 16:10 - 16:45