Position
Chief Executive Officer
Company
Randstad
Description
Echevarria will be replacing Chris Heutink as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Randstad effective from 1 January 2025. Heutink will step down from the executive board (EB) at the Annual General Meeting on 26 March 2025, and will continue as a strategic adviser for 12 months to ensure a smooth transition of responsibilities.
Executive Insights
Based on hiring dataNew executive impact window
87% of new executives make significant technology decisions within first 100 days
Budget influence
C-level executives control 73% of technology spending decisions
Transformation catalyst
65% of new senior hires launch digital transformation initiatives
Vendor review timeline
New executives typically review existing vendors within 6 months