Mark van Dongen

His book Gear Up! has already received raving critics:

Clarion book review: This book will be of major significance to senior managers who want to apply sophisticated thinking.

Kirkus review: A Scrupulously researched and expertly organized leadership development manual.

Mark's background is as an international HR leader, who next to his activities in the practical field of Global HR is active in academic and business writing and speaking on the concepts closest to his heart, International HR and Organizational & leadership development. A key theme in his speaking is the future of talent and leader development. His writing displays his fields of interest in a readily understandable manner without making concessions on academic correctness.

Mark has been proven an exceptional strategic thinker with the ability to execute innovative ideas into practical solutions for global businesses. The breath of industry experiences allows a wide field of view. Strong business knowledge and practical insights combined with deep knowledge of the own field of play, allow a close-to-business role.

He worked for Dutch, German, Indian, Saudi Arabian, Japanese and US companies. and is fluent in Dutch, English and German.