Wim Van Kerckhove Appointed as Executive Chairman of Cross International, Bart Verreydt Becomes the New Managing Partner.

Ghent, May 13, 2024 - After 23 years of dedicated leadership as founder and Managing Partner at Cross International, Wim Van Kerckhove is proud to announce his transition to the role of Executive Chairman, effective May 1, 2024. At the same time, Cross International welcomes Bart Verreydt as the new Managing Partner, who is ready to take up the torch after a familiarisation period of one and a half years as associate and senior partner.

In his new role, Wim Van Kerckhove will focus on strategic business development and key account management, allowing him to continue to bring his expertise and passion to the success of Cross International. His extraordinary contributions over the years have helped the company grow into a leading player in the field of high quality board & executive search (permanent and interim), recruitment solutions and leadership advisory services.

With a strong background in international leadership roles in both the corporate and startup world in various sectors, Bart Verreydt brings a unique perspective and a wealth of experience to his new role as Managing Partner. After an extensive familiarization period and a now proven track record within the industry, he is ready to take on the operational and strategic leadership of Cross International. 

"Wim Van Kerckhove has made an invaluable contribution to the growth and success of Cross International for more than two decades," said Bart Verreydt. "We are delighted that he will remain involved with the company in his new role as Executive Chairman and look forward to his continued strategic insights and leadership."

Commenting on the transition, Bart Verreydt said, "It is an honor and a privilege to take on the role of Managing Partner at Cross International. I have very big shoes to fill, but I am determined to continue our mission, build on what Wim has put in place and allow our company to continue to flourish. With the confidence of Wim and the entire team, I am confident that together we will reach the next phase of growth and success and provide many more clients and candidates with a great experience from A to Z!"

Cross International remains dedicated to providing high-quality board & executive search services (permanent & interim), recruitment solutions and leadership advisory, and looks forward to a future full of opportunities and sustainable growth under the leadership of Bart Verreydt as Managing Partner and Wim Van Kerckhove as Executive Chairman.

For more information about Cross International and their services, visit www.crossint.eu or contact Bart Verreydt, bart.verreydt@crossint.eu or +32 (0)479 54 50 24