The Uncommon People leadership team

Eric Snelleman

Managing Partner

Kees de Jong

Managing Partner

eric.snelleman@uncommonpeople.net
T +31 (0)6 40093201

Based in the EMEA.

Experienced digital media, content and investment specialist with two decades of media agency experience both domestically and internationally. Covering digital media trading and investment operations across the APAC region, including China. This includes business development for leading companies in the content production and media investment industry.

Managing Partner with a firm belief that in the end it’s all about people: “I see teamwork as one of the most important components of success”.  Excels at searching for senior talent due to his profound domain expertise.

kees.dejong@uncommonpeople.net
T +61 (0) 459 220 561

Based in APAC.

All-round experienced business builder in tech and service based environments. Knowledgeable in contemporary technology industries and strong affinity with digital marketing and media trading. Active participator in the field of operations, business planning, finance and IT. Once home based in Australia. Experience gained in EU and APAC.

Well-travelled, culturally aware and sensitive. Managing Partner who knows how to ‘make things happen’ and find value propositions that will benefit all parties involved.

Leon Snelleman

Managing Partner

leon.snelleman@uncommonpeople.net
T +31 (0)6 11306857

Based in Amsterdam.

Leon is  a senior recruiter and consultant specialized in the creative, digital, media and advertising industry. With a background of 20 years in branding, design and digital agencies, he understands the creative world from the inside out, its roles, its pressures, and what truly drives high-performing talent.

At Uncommon People, he focuses on senior and specialist roles within creative agencies, or creative departments at brands, including Digital specialists, Commercial & Account, Executive Creative direction, Design, Social Media experts, Strategy, Project management, Product owners and Operational Leadership. Leon doesn’t just match CVs to job descriptions. He connect ambitions, cultures and long-term potential.

Leon is a former creative entrepreneur, with a strong international network of specialists, leaders and creative disruptors. It allows him to move fast, think strategically and identify people who not only fit a role, but elevate an organisation.

We have consultants and researchers in the Netherlands , Spain, US , Canada , China and the Philippines