Edo Offerhaus and Katrien Broeders join Larive International

Larive International has strengthened its team with Edo Offerhaus and Katrien Broeders, who both bring extensive experience in international business development to the firm.

Headquartered in the Netherlands, Larive International is a firm that advises businesses on how they can drive growth in international and emerging markets, with a focus on high-growth markets in Europe, Africa and Asia. The firm also supports governments and non-profits with rolling out initiatives in these markets.

Commenting on the hire of Edo Offerhaus and Katrien Broeders, Larive International director Davinia Lamme said: “We are thrilled to welcome them to our team. They bring a wealth of experience, allowing to service our growing client base and strengthen the position of Larive International as a leading advisory firm for companies seeking to successfully position in emerging markets.”

Edo Offerhaus is an executive with a strong track record in building sustainable businesses in international markets. He has successfully managed operations in various Asian and African markets for companies including Unilever and Royal FrieslandCampina.

Prior to joining Larive International, Offerhaus served as Managing Director at NLinBusiness, a public-private initiative between Dutch employers’ organizations VNO-NCW and MKB-Nederland in close collaboration with the Dutch Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Economic Affairs, and the Dutch trade associations FME, evofenedex, and MetaalUnie.

Katrien Broeders is an international business development expert with over 10 years of experience across Asia. After starting her career in the Investment Banking arm of ING, she served KPMG in its High Growth Markets practice, advising on market entry strategies. Meanwhile, at Bogazici University, she lectures on topics such as international trade and sustainability.

Broeders also founded two social enterprises in developing countries and worked as Strategic Business Consultant at UNDP in Istanbul, where she helped build public-private partnerships.

Across its offices in Europe, Africa and Asia, Larive International has around 50 consultants and staff.