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Our team


Established in 1991, Mentorprise is an experienced independent search firm that specialises in Executive Search, Direct Search, Bridge Management and Talent Management. Over 30 years ago, Mentorprise was also a thriving force behind the professional development of our sector in Belgium, co-creating our current Federation "Federgon".  Today, Mentorprise is stronger than even before, still independent and active worldwide as a driving part of ENEX.


Promising and delivering a high level of expertise and exceptional service to our clients, requires the right people that make the right team for any challenge. Meet our diverse team of Experts in Executive Search & Direct Search, Talent Management and Bridge Management accompanied by our business support staff. 

Marleen Smekens
Managing partner Executive Search
Herman Dits
Managing partner Bridge Management
Jeroen De Maeyer
COO & Partner Direct Search and Talent Management
Izabel Demir
Management Assistant & project Coordinator
Greet Aernoudt
Management Consultant
Veronique Du Rang
Management Consultant

Astrid Niels

Management Consultant

Evy Paenhuysen

Management Consultant

Judith Luyckx
Project Assistant
Ingrid Haladyn
Management Consultant
Isabelle Luyckx
Management Consultant
Anne Veldeman
Management Consultant

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Jeroen De Maeyer

Building a sustainable career at Mentorprise since 2009, Jeroen has grown into a demanding and  versatile role, being COO & Management consultant at Mentorprise. and CMO in the Executive Committee of ENEX. Jeroen is your experienced go to contact  concerning Direct Search and Talent Management related questions. 


Jeroen is founder of our dedicated service line "Conneqting" and your point of contact for Talent Management questions.




Marleen Smekens

Marleen Smekens founded Mentorprise in 1991. Throughout the years, Marleen specialised in Executive Search, Leadership development, Assessment Centers and EQ-i. Working national and international and in various industries. Marleen co-developed our current federation Federgon, she  launched EQ-i in 1999 in Belgium and is currently President of our global organisation ENEX.


With over 30 years of experience in working with C-level clients on topics like executive search, leadership and HR Consultancy, Marleen is your partner to discuss with care your Executive Search needs. 

Herman Dits

Herman Dits co-founded Mentorprise in 1991 and joined as an active Managing Partner in 2004. For the past 2 decades, Herman contributed intensively to the diversification of the services, leading to the range of solutions we have today.


Herman has been the thriving force behind our business unit of Bridge Management and is your ideal point of contact do discuss your current situation and the temporary management needs you have.