About Jakob | Spring

About Jakob | Spring

With over 15 years in executive search and talent pipeline building, we specialize in the Food & Health industry across Europe and the US.

Our global reach connects clients with top international talent, bridging geographical gaps, fostering kind connections with the best candidates, no matter where they call home.

Jakob Spring is an executive search boutique that specializes in building new connections within the dynamic and constantly evolving food and health industry, all while maintaining a human touch. We take pleasure in collaborating with passionate leaders who are fueled by their unique purposes. Our mission is to forge meaningful connections that contribute to the transformation and growth of companies.

Next to our in-depth knowledge of the industry, we believe in partnerships and that success is about business acumen and about connecting with people on a deeper, human level. We believe in focusing on the strengths of people and in hiring for attitude.

Miranda-Swank-Jakob-Spring
Energetic | professional | international | business acumen | networker | adaptive | engaging

About the founder, Miranda Swank

Hello, my name is Miranda Swank. I bring over a decade of experience in executive search in the food science and healthcare sector. My journey at KennedyFitch allowed me to build the food and health practice on an international scale. Now, I made the exciting leap to establish my own company, Jakob | Spring.

In my life, I have moved to different countries with my family to gain insight and an understanding of what it means to relocate with your family. Fostering meaningful partnerships, bringing people together, and helping companies finding the right fit for the future, are pursuits that are close to my heart. Currently, I operate from Switzerland and the Netherlands. Feel free to reach out to me directly via mirandaswank[@]jakobspring.com

International experience

Worked in Switzerland, The Netherlands and California USA. I know what it is to move to countries with a family.

Loves

Creating partnerships, bringing people together, understanding why people make career choices and helping companies to find the right fit for the future.

Values

Trust, authenticity, optimism and commitment to impactful results

What I like besides work

Traveling, cross-fit, skiing, having a good time with family & friends

Location

Working from Switzerland and the Netherlands

"Miranda has a strategic mindset that allows her to understand critical business needs, she builds strong connections with clients and candidates, and has the sensitivity to identify the right cultural fit. She is a reliable business partner to build talent within organizations."

Juan Benitez, VP Food & Health
Margaret-and-Ruud-Rikhof---KennedyFitch

"Working with Miranda means entering a world where energy and respect, meet her convincing style that is driven by strong values. At KennedyFitch and through the 12 years of working together, we have seen Miranda win and solve a multitude of challenging international search assignments in the Food and Bioscience Industry. Miranda’s approach to search projects made her naturally become part of the client-team. Candidates experienced a caring partnership, from the onset of a search, all the way through the process, including the care for their accompanying family members when an international move was concerned."

Margaret and Ruud Rikhof, Founders KennedyFitch