Simone Van Der Leij
About Simone Van Der Leij
Work at Linklaters
Simone Van Der Leij has been serving as the Head of HR Europe at Linklaters since 2021. In this role, she oversees human resources operations across the European region. Prior to her current position, she held various HR roles within the company, including HR Manager from 2015 to 2020 and Senior HR and Business Manager from 2020 to 2021. Her extensive experience at Linklaters spans a total of eight years, during which she contributed to the development and implementation of HR strategies.
Education and Expertise
Simone Van Der Leij holds a Master of Science in Applied Social Psychology from the University of Sussex, which she completed in 2004. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences from Utrecht University, graduating in 2002. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in human resources and organizational development.
Background in Human Capital Consulting
Before joining Linklaters, Simone Van Der Leij worked at Deloitte in various capacities. She served as a Senior Consultant in Human Capital from 2007 to 2011 and as a Learning & Development Officer from 2011 to 2012. Her experience at Deloitte, particularly in human capital consulting, has equipped her with valuable insights into workforce management and development.
Previous Roles and Experience
Simone Van Der Leij has held multiple HR positions prior to her current role at Linklaters. She worked as a Senior HR Advisor at Linklaters from 2012 to 2015 and as an Acceptatieadviseur at Interpolis for a brief period in 2003. Her career trajectory reflects a consistent focus on human resources across various organizations.