1. Top Year B.V. Nieuwegracht 69a, 3512 LG Utrecht
M +31 6 2056 0438 | E aurelie.peters@topyear.nl
Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 1 February 2017
To whom it may concern
Recommendation of Mr. Ryan Brenninkmeijer
I have known and coached Ryan intensively for a year in my capacity as senior consultant for the family
business - C&A - where Ryan and I were working. I was responsible for the 10-month development
program which Ryan completed - September 2014/July 2015 – which involves working and managing
the clothing store, completing team assignments and presenting results to senior directors and board
members. It is an intensive development program which requires conceptual thinking, practical
application, leadership and self-reflection.
In this context, I have seen Ryan operate under pressure, in complex and delicate team situations
needing stamina, diplomacy, thinking beyond the obvious and pushing the norms. Ryan was key to
the success of the team and the projects; I knew I could count on him to motivate others, find
solutions, keep the team together and deliver a very high performance. He is at his best when pushed
to his limits and when he needs to gather people to reach the goals. He is one of the very few people
I would qualify as natural leader. In addition, he has a pleasant personality that make him be liked by
many.
It was a pleasure to work with him for a year and see him grow in his role and capacity.
I shall be pleased to be contacted for any further details on Ryan.
Yours Sincerely,
Aurelie Peters
Founder