What Is Dixon & De Jaeger?
THIS IS NO RECRUITMENT AGENCY. Sounds bold, right? Well, it’s true. Operating out of Amsterdam, Brighton, and New York, Dixon & De Jaeger is much more than just placing the right person in the right job. Sure, it still involves recruiting, but it’s a fresh take—one that’s all about culture. They build capacity across borders and industries, reaching beyond the usual suspects. It’s about creating teams that are multi-disciplinary, entrepreneurial, and ready to challenge the status quo. Traditional recruitment in the cultural sector often stays inside the box, but Dixon & De Jaeger breaks that mold, offering strategic advice and long-term thinking to help organizations grow and thrive.
Main Benefits and Key Figures
Why does this matter? Because the times they are a’ changin’. New skills and attitudes are essential to seize upcoming opportunities. Traditional experience? Valuable, yes, but no longer enough. New stories demand new ways of thinking—business-like, holistic, and cross-boundary narratives. Here’s what sets Dixon & De Jaeger apart:
- B Corp certified since September 2018, with a strong score of 81.1
- Over 50 years of combined experience in culture, leadership, and consultancy
- Offices in three international cultural hubs: Amsterdam, Brighton, and New York
- Focus on diversity, fair practice, and inclusive leadership
- Expertise spanning art, museums, theatre, festivals, opera, ballet, and dance
- Winner of the SponsorRing 2019 for their Junior Board learning & development program
The Team Behind the Magic
Who’s making all this happen? Meet the experts who keep the wheels turning. From Ayla Bellekom, the office manager and organisation-nerd who keeps everything together (and lives life on a farm in Portugal), to Sze Man Ho, the entrepreneurial marketeer and sourcing whiz who’s also a competitive parlour gamer. Then there’s Roy Cremers, the independent creative consultant known for challenging the status quo, and Bram de Jaeger, the former corporate banker turned cultural matchmaker with a passion for vinyl and theatre. The team also includes Sabrina Cols, Lauriane Almeda, Smita Gayadin, Nikta Kafai Rad, and Omar Akka—each bringing unique backgrounds and talents that blend commercial strategy, creativity, legal expertise, and performance art. Together, they form a powerhouse that understands culture inside and out.
Founders with a Vision
The founders bring decades of experience and a deep understanding of culture’s complexities. Marina Norris, a cultural consultant with a background in arts funding and strategic partnerships, champions empowerment and ambition. Bram de Jaeger, again, stands out as an innovative thinker and connector across cultural and financial worlds. Joachim Fleury rounds out the trio with his legal expertise and governance know-how, especially in the performing arts scenes of the Netherlands and the UK. Their combined insight fuels the company’s mission to disrupt traditional recruitment and foster vibrant, diverse cultural organizations.
How Dixon & De Jaeger Supports Culture
Whether you’re a candidate, employer, or board member, Dixon & De Jaeger offers tailored support. Candidates—insider or outsider—get help finding their ideal cultural role, with a focus on long-term growth and practical steps. Employers tired of recruiting from the usual suspects get introduced to fresh cultural business leaders and department heads, plus advice on staff strategy and development. Boards receive training and candidate sourcing to play an active role in organizational success. The approach is inclusive and international, ensuring that cultural organizations don’t just fill positions but build thriving, diverse teams.
Project Impact and Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 4: Quality Education – through learning and development programs like the Junior Board
- SDG 5: Gender Equality – promoting diversity and fair practice in recruitment
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth – fostering inclusive leadership and capacity building
- SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities – breaking with the status quo by introducing candidates outside the usual suspects
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – connecting cultural organizations across borders and sectors
Changing the World One Cultural Organization at a Time
Dixon & De Jaeger isn’t just about filling roles—it’s about shaking up the recruitment game in culture. By joining the B Corp movement, they commit to balancing purpose and profit, considering the impact on workers, customers, communities, and the environment. Their mission? To help boards and teams flourish with a rich diversity of backgrounds, networks, cultures, and ideas. This isn’t just recruitment; it’s a movement toward a more inclusive, stronger cultural sector worldwide. And that’s something worth talking about.
