Cathalijne Ter Berg
About Cathalijne Ter Berg
Cathalijne Ter Berg is a Senior Associate at Spencer Stuart, specializing in executive search within the financial services sector. With over 15 years of experience, she has a strong background in asset management, investment banking, and private equity, and previously held roles at LVMH and Crowne Plaza Hotel.
Current Role at Spencer Stuart
Cathalijne Ter Berg serves as a Senior Associate at Spencer Stuart, a position she has held since 2007. In this role, she specializes in executive search within the financial services industry. Her focus includes identifying and presenting candidates for strategic leadership positions, particularly in asset management, investment banking, private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and insurance. Ter Berg employs a holistic approach to talent assessment, considering various market segments to find the best fit for leadership roles.
Previous Experience at LVMH
Before her tenure at Spencer Stuart, Ter Berg worked at LVMH as a Product Manager for Small Leathergoods & Belts at Fendi. This role lasted for two years, from 2005 to 2007, and took place in both New York and Rome. Her experience at LVMH contributed to her understanding of luxury brand management and product development within a global context.
Background in Hospitality Management
Ter Berg has a background in hospitality management, having served as an Assistant Front Desk Manager at Crowne Plaza Minerva Rome from 1996 to 2000 and at Hotel De Russie, Rocco Forte Hotels, from 2000 to 2001. This experience in the hospitality sector provided her with valuable skills in customer service and operations management, which she later applied in her executive search career.
Education and Academic Background
Cathalijne Ter Berg studied at Sapienza Università di Roma, where she gained foundational knowledge that supports her professional endeavors. Her academic background complements her extensive experience in executive search and finance, enabling her to approach talent acquisition with a well-rounded perspective.
Expertise in Financial Services Recruitment
With over 15 years of executive search experience, Ter Berg has developed a strong focus on the financial services sector. She has dedicated her career to identifying candidates for high-level positions such as Chief Financial Officer, Chief Risk Officer, Chief Audit Executive, Chief Compliance Officer, and Investor Relations roles. Her cross-border focus enhances her ability to source talent from various markets.