About FairPlay Engineering

FairPlay Engineering was founded by Pieter Knibbe in 2004. Pieter, an engineer himself, originally planned to start an engineering consultancy, but soon realized that finding the right people for technical positions in the Netherlands would have to happen first. His children, Niek, Denise, and Bas, joined him at the company as he started the search for the right people.

In the early years

In the early years, the company was based at a small home office, each candidate’s future success was a huge responsibility, and each happy placement was celebrated. As the company has grown, more team members have joined, we’ve moved into larger offices, and thousands of placements have been made, but a happy match between candidate and company still brings joy to our team. Dory Knibbe, Pieter’s wife and the company’s Chief Enthusiasm Officer, still stops by occasionally to make sure of this.

Over time

Over time, the search for the right candidates expanded beyond the borders of the Netherlands. Having experienced relocation themselves, the Knibbes were committed to making sure that candidates were supported during their relocation. This led us to found The Relocation Company.

Today FairPlay is made up of an experienced and growing team of specialists in international talent who bring equal parts insight and care to the work they do, all while staying true to the values of integrity and fairness for which FairPlay has come to be known.

Our vision

FairPlay aspires to connect companies in the Netherlands with technical specialists.
Together, we create a new future with our colleagues and specialists where they can apply and develop their talents.

Our mission

As a boundless family business comprised of a driven and motivated team, we strive to create the optimal match between international professionals and companies in the Netherlands who can build a successful future together.

Our objective is on enabling the success of our clients by providing them with the best technical specialists. As a trusted partner, we support and guide not only our specialists but also their families.

Within a professional environment, we work together in an enjoyable and positive atmosphere where honesty, trustworthiness and drive are central.

Our team

Pieter Knibbe Founder & Coach (Partner)
Monique Griesel Recruitment Consultant
Marco Reemer Sales & Business Development Manager
Denise Knibbe Managing Partner
Charmaine Drenth Sr. HR Administrator
Simone Coetzee Sr. Account Manager
Nanda de Haas Sr. Finance Administrator
Anja Nel Recruitment Consultant
Karla Chavez Recruitment Consultant
Samirah Davidson Finance Manager
Kelsey King Recruitment Consultant
Nelia Solohub Sr. Recruitment Consultant
Robin van Rheenen Sr. HR Administrator
Ilena Roelofsen Quality Coordinator
Nikita van der Kelen Finance Administrator
Nadine Aylward Sr. Account Manager
Wendy Marck Office Manager
Chanay Botha Marketing & Communications Manager
Colin Meijer Sales Consultant
Franli Duvenage Business Analyst
Ana Carmo Sales Consultant
Bas Knibbe Managing Partner
Niek Knibbe Managing Partner
Martyna Kumka Team Lead & Recruitment Consultant
Tim Langelaan Recruitment Manager
Suegnet Oberholster Sr. Account Manager
Elisabeth Honig Sr. Recruitment Consultant
Chris Uijtenhaak Application Manager AFAS
Max van Neerven Sales Consultant
Esther Brummel Sr. Account Manager
Milja Prince Operations & Development Manager
Jan Holtman Senior Salary Administrator
Cristian Muntean Recruitment Consultant
Lotte van Velzen Marketing Designer
Laura Barisic Recruitment Consultant
Oscar Sanchis Sr. Recruitment Consultant