Amber Plantinga
About Amber Plantinga
Amber Plantinga is a Senior Associate at Spencer Stuart, specializing in executive search and leadership consulting within the financial services sector. She has a diverse educational background and extensive experience in various roles, including positions at Rituals and Hotel María Cristina.
Current Role at Spencer Stuart
Amber Plantinga currently serves as a Senior Associate at Spencer Stuart in London, England. She has been in this position since 2023, contributing to the firm's Financial Services Practice. Her role involves executive search and leadership consulting, focusing on board services and succession planning within the financial services sector.
Previous Experience at Spencer Stuart
Prior to her current role, Amber worked at Spencer Stuart as an Associate from 2020 to 2023 and as a Research Analyst from 2018 to 2020. During her tenure, she specialized in executive search and leadership consulting, particularly in banking, insurance, and risk management.
Internship and Early Career
Amber began her career with an internship at Hotel María Cristina in Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain, in 2014. She later joined Rituals as an Intern in Wholesale International in 2016 and progressed to a Junior Wholesale Coordinator in 2017, both roles based in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Education and Academic Background
Amber Plantinga has a diverse academic background. She studied at Erfgooiers College Huizen, achieving Pre-University Education in Science & Health, French, Spanish, and Economics. She later attended Hotelschool The Hague, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration in Hotel and Hospitality Management. Amber also completed a Master of Science in Business Administration, Digital Business at the University of Amsterdam, and is currently pursuing a General Banking Course at NIBE-SVV Opleidingen.
Specialization in Financial Services
Amber specializes in executive search and leadership consulting within the financial services sector. Her work includes engaging in executive assessment and leadership advisory services, focusing on the needs of banking, insurance, and risk management sectors.