About Frontier People
Technology changes the world. People make technology successful.
We partner with companies operating at the forefront of innovation and help them attract the people who make breakthroughs possible.
Founded for companies building breakthrough technology
Frontier People was founded to support companies operating at the forefront of technology. We work with organizations developing breakthrough solutions in DeepTech, Semiconductor, AI, Energy Transition, Robotics and Advanced Manufacturing, helping them secure the people required to achieve their next stage of growth.
Technology-driven organizations face unique challenges when moving from innovation to commercialization and from commercialization to scaling up. Success is often determined by the quality of the people leading that transition.
Martijn de Kruijff
For almost two decades, I have been working at the intersection of technology, commercial growth and talent acquisition.
Throughout my career, I have partnered with high-growth technology companies, multinational organizations and venture-backed businesses operating in software, semiconductor equipment, advanced manufacturing, industrial technology and energy transition markets.
My expertise lies in identifying and attracting the individuals who enable technology companies to keep scaling up. From CTOs, R&D managers and architects to commercial leaders and engineers, I focus on appointments that have a direct impact on growth, innovation and long-term value creation.
Partnership, market intelligence and rigorous execution
What differentiates Frontier People is a deep understanding of the environments in which our clients operate.
Partnership
We invest the time to understand the strategic objectives, technical challenges and growth ambitions of every client before initiating a search.
Market intelligence
A search starts with knowing the market: where the right people work and what moves them.
Rigorous execution
A search process run with care and discipline, from first mapping to appointment.
At Frontier People, we believe that exceptional businesses are built by exceptional people.
What others say about working together
Client
“Martijn excelled in finding the best candidates…”
Brought Martijn in to build a team of embedded software engineers at Marvell Semiconductor. Of several recruiters, Martijn found the best candidates, matching the team in engineering skills and cultural diversity alike.
Jeroen DorgeloCorporate Market Research, ASML
Candidate
Found several projects through Martijn. Values his market knowledge, his proactive attitude and his sense for the right match, for client and candidate alike.
René van ErpPrincipal Software Architect, Philips
Talk to Martijn directly
A question about a role, a market or a next step? Get in touch.