Aaron Karl van Kan

Drive revenue growth through tailored rental solutions, upselling, and deep knowledge of vehicle features and policies, achieving high customer retention. Build and maintain strong client relationships, delivering exceptional service in a high-pressure environment. Consistently exceed sales targets, generating €1.53M in revenue since July 2023.

Launched a consultancy focused on international healthcare recruitment, placing professionals in Ireland’s public and private sectors. Developed strategic planning, partnership building, and business administration skills, gaining valuable entrepreneurial experience.

Recruited technical talent across EMEA for roles including AI Engineers, Cloud Consultants, and Technical Solutions Engineers, securing 19 approved to hire in six months. Led EMEA recruitment for Platforms Engineering, optimizing interview processes and role profiles in collaboration with hiring managers. Championed DEI initiatives, achieving 50% hires from underrepresented groups. Trained global RPO consultants and collaborated with North America and APAC teams to streamline recruitment workflows.

Built high-performing engineering teams for multinational and startup clients, specializing in Cloud, DevOps, and QA roles. Sourced talent using LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Stack Overflow, and personal networks, creating robust candidate pipelines. Led business development and the full 360 recruitment process, while developing the Software Quality Assurance market. Delivered guest lectures at Dublin Business School and job-seeker workshops.

Expanded Dublin operations, growing key clients from 1 to 7 through strategic outreach and high-quality delivery. Sourced candidates via LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and CRM systems, exceeding KPIs and financial targets. Provided market insights and managed end-to-end recruitment processes, ensuring client and candidate satisfaction.

Grew a new desk by 50%, establishing it as a distinct Healthcare Assistants Division, with average weekly billings of €10,000. Promoted to Senior Consultant within a year, the youngest in the company at the time. Managed 40+ locums, guiding them through stringent healthcare compliance processes.