BexerHamstra, part of Highberg, and Bureau Baarda merge

"Just act, but be extraordinary"—that’s the motto of Bureau Baarda, founded in 1992 by its namesake Rolf Baarda, who is now stepping down after a long tenure as director. Bureau Baarda specializes in modern compensation and talent management and has proven to be a reliable and innovative partner for organizations in these areas.

Baarda’s activities align seamlessly with the services provided by both BexerHamstra and Highberg. For example, Baarda uses its own digital platform, Proodoss, specifically designed to make new reward strategies immediately effective. Through this new partnership, clients of BexerHamstra and Highberg gain access to an even broader range of services and tools. Conversely, clients of Bureau Baarda can now benefit from the extended offerings of the Highberg group of organizations.

“With the addition of Baarda, we strengthen our position in the field of organizational transformation,” says Han Driessen, CEO of Highberg. “Baarda’s arrival not only expands the services we offer to our clients, but also enhances our ability to create societal impact and contribute to a fairer and more sustainable future.”

Bureau Baarda is the most recent addition to the Netherlands-based Highberg group. Over the past three years, Highberg has welcomed seven consulting firms into its network, including BexerHamstra most recently. The organization now employs 450 professionals across offices in Germany, France, India, and four locations in the Netherlands.