Our Team
QRP International has achieved great success due in no small part to the dedication, knowledge and expertise of its staff. In any industry where the people behind a company are as important as the company itself, QRP is blessed to have such energetic and customer-driven individuals.
Jacobus Groot
Founder & Owner
Comes from: Eelde, The Netherlands
Get to know Coos: Back when I was a trainer, I led sessions in the USA, Greece, Sweden, and India—once even from a swimming pool in Rhodes!
Michelangelo Carbone
Chief Executive Officer
Comes from: Barletta, Italy
Get to know Michelangelo: I have hundreds of virtual shoes I “wear” to see the world through others’ eyes—it’s how I practice empathy and understand different perspectives.
Sarah Barbot
Marketing Executive France
Comes from: Moulins, France
Get to know Sarah: My mission? Making sure the office always looks ready for the next season! I take seasonal decorating very seriously.
Eva Body
Service Executive
Comes from: Budapest, Hungary
Get to know Eva: I always add a few words in Hungarian when I spot fellow Hungarians—names usually give it away, and it is a nice way to connect.
Pascal Bouthillon
Trainer
Comes from: Antony, France
Get to know Pascal: I split my time between the office and the garage, tinkering with my old Citroen 2CV or my little boat in Brittany.
Noor Bouwdewijn
Marketing Executive Belgium
Comes from: a little village near Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Get to know Noor: I have a way of getting anyone to open up and share!
Martina Caspani
Sales Assistant Italy
Comes from: Como, Italy
Get to know Martina: I’m great at remembering what people share—from birthdays to favorite foods—which really helps me recall client needs and personal details.
Francesca Cecconi
Sales Executive Italy
Comes from: Como, Italy
Get to know Francesca: I often talk with myself while I work.
Maria Chindamo
Sales Executive Switzerland
Comes from: St. Gallen, Switzerland
Get to know Maria: Every now and then, I switch jobs and sectors—once I master something, I get bored and enjoy starting fresh from scratch.
Maarten Dauwe
Sales Area Manager
Belgium | The Netherlands | Luxembourg
Comes from: Zele, Belgium
Get to know Maarten: Some time ago a client called to ask if I could be the DJ on a birthdayparty. She was confusing me with another Maarten in her phone…
Federica Errante
HR Assistant
Comes from: Como, Italy
Get to know Federica: Before starting work, I need a cup of coffee or tea, otherwise my brain will not collaborate.
Gabriele Franconi
Finance Assistant
Comes from: Como, Italy
Get to know Gabriele: As hobby I organise events. Together with a friend of mine we have our own brand: BeatFreak.
Jessica Giuliani
Service Assistant
Comes from: Cadorago, Italy
Get to know Jessica: I joined the team on December 1—by the 14th, I was dancing like crazy at my first company party. Definitely a fun story to tell!
Erwin de Graaf
Business Development Manager Netherlands
Comes from: small village near Nijmegen, The Netherlands
Get to know Erwin: He once closed a deal while walking his Rottweiler—proof that business can happen anywhere, even with a leash in hand and paws on the pavement.
Jorien van der Ham – Hettinga
Sales Executive Belgium
Comes from: It Heidenskip, The Netherlands
Get to know Jorien: I love learning about other cultures, so a QRP lunch where everyone brought food from their background was a highlight—best lunch ever!
Laurent Louboutin
Product Design & Development Specialist
Comes from: Woking, The United Kingdom
Get to know Laurent: I got married 5 times and divorced once … and all with the same woman!!!
Seif-Eddine Kara
Sales Executive Belgium
Comes from: Blida, Algeria
Get to know Seif: After a tough day at work, I took the bus home, forgetting I had driven in. I spent a few minutes wondering where my car was before remembering!
Gianluigi Manusia
Marketing Assistant
Comes from: Siracusa, Italy
Get to know Gianluigi: As a teen, I had the chance to go pro in gaming, but I chose to keep it a fun hobby instead of turning it into a career.
Alessandra Morciano
Marketing Manager
Comes from: Tricase, Italy
Get to know Alessandra: I’m the official apple eater at the office, but I can’t confirm that ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away.’ More research (and apples) may be needed!
Linda Ngoune
Finance Assistant
Comes from: Yaoundé, Cameroon
Get to know Linda: My colleague taps her nose at mirror times like 11:11—and now I do it too. By 10:10, I’m tapping without thinking. Not sure how I got here. Send help.
Chiara Orsenigo
Service Manager
Comes from: Figino Serenza, Italy
Get to know Chiara: I enjoy shelling pomegranates and removing the white parts from tangerines….I am great at it!
Hajar Ouifak
Business Development Manager France
Comes from: Marrakech, Morocco
Get to know Hajar: I love coffee breaks with colleagues—but my favorite? Croissant in hand, laptop open, crumbs everywhere. Multitasking is an art.
Donatello Partipilo
Sales Area Manager
Italy | France | Switzerland
Comes from: Bari, Italy
Get to know Donatello: I used to ask to some colleagues to not talk to me before 9.00 o’clock in the morning and some of them still keep to that rule!
Renato Passalacqua
Finance Manager
Comes from: Colleferro, Italy
Get to know Renato: Even though I work with numbers, I turn them into stories— often in rapid-fire Italian that doubles as a surprise C2 listening test!
Federica Passaro
Marketing Executive Switzerland
Comes from: Lucca, Italy
Get to know Federica: Do not talk to me before I have had my coffee.
Rémi Peduzzi
Business Development Manager Luxembourg
Comes from: Paris, France
Get to know Rémi: I write my daily to-do list on paper—and nothing beats the satisfying moment of energetically crossing off each completed task.
Valentina Pozzi
Training Assistant
Comes from: Varese, Italy
Get to know: I would love to live in the countryside with lots of animals.
Marit Pruijn
Marketing Assistant
Comes from: Eindhoven, The Netherlands
Get to know Marit: My hidden talent: I can pull off a split, a skill I learned during my years as a gymnast.
Justyna Ptasznik
Quality Advocacy Specialist
Comes from: Warsaw, Poland
Get to know Justyna: Laundry is my zen. Folding, standing, hanging—I find peace in the process.
Sara Selkan
Sales Executive France
Comes from: Azemmour, Morocco
Get to know Sara: My favourite way to pass the time? Searching funfacts on google!
Andrea Smedile
Sales Support Specialist
Comes from: Como, Italy
Get to know Andrea: I once sold a PRINCE2 course to a barman, convincing him it was perfect for his bar project—even though he hadn’t planned on starting one!
Lin Swik
Event and Communication Specialist
Comes from: Baarle-Hertog, Belgium
Get to know Lin: I like to go for a run during my lunch break to release stress and feel energized on busy (work) days!
Aziz Tellili
Sales Executive France
Comes from: Rades, Tunisia
Get to know Aziz: Every lunch break: same pizza spot , same exact order. I am just one slice away from getting my face on the menu!