Gijs van Delft

Managing Partner
&  Global Board Member
Brazil

Based in São Paulo, Gijs leads Page Executive's operations across Latin and North America, offering strategic insights to help clients build high-performance teams.

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A Dutch national, Gijs holds a bachelor's degree in international management from the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences. He began his career at Michael Page Amsterdam in 2000, specializing in CFO and finance leadership recruitment. In 2003, he relocated to Brazil as part of the company’s global expansion. Since then, he has played a key role in growing PageGroup’s presence in Brazil, becoming Managing Director in 2014. By 2021, his leadership expanded to South Latin America, overseeing Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Brazil. His entrepreneurial mindset has driven the development of solutions such as temporary recruitment and RPO, fueling the company’s regional growth.  

With over 25 years in executive search, Gijs has led numerous C-level and leadership mandates, including CFO, CMO, CHRO, and General Management roles. His experience spans multinational corporations, complex cross-border assignments, PE- and VC-backed ventures, and regional operations. Multilingual and globally experienced, Gijs is uniquely positioned to support clients through transformation and expansion.  

Outside of work, he is passionate about talent development, supports NGO partnerships, and invests in Latin America's startup ecosystem. Outside of work, he enjoys family time (wife, stepdaughter, and three children) and sports, having completed three Ironman triathlons and eight marathons. 

Industry

Industry

  • Private Equity
  • Industrial
  • Technology Media & Telecoms

Function

Function

  • Board Level
  • CFO & Financial Management
  • Operational & General Management

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