People

We are a select group of highly experienced reputation advisors.

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Advisory Board

Professor Dr. Alexander Buhmann, Advisory Board Member

Alexander Buhmann

Advisory Board Member

Professor at BI Norwegian Business School, as well as Director of the Nordic Alliance for Communication & Management (#NORA). He holds a PhD from the University of Fribourg and has held fellowships at several institutions. His research focuses on the intersection of communication, digital technology and management, particularly digitalisation and automation. Buhmann is involved in the European Communication Monitor and teaches courses on communication and digitalisation and strategic communication management.

Professor at BI Norwegian Business School, as well as Director of the Nordic Alliance for Communication & Management (#NORA). He holds a PhD from the University of Fribourg and has held fellowships at several institutions. His research focuses on the intersection of communication, digital technology and management, particularly digitalisation and automation. Buhmann is involved in the European Communication Monitor and teaches courses on communication and digitalisation and strategic communication management.

Ashish Babu

Advisory Board Member

Ashish Babu is a Linq Advisors Advisory Board member and Chief Marketing and Communications Officer for Global Markets at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). Based in Amsterdam, he leads strategic initiatives across diverse markets to enhance TCS’ brand and reputation. With over 25 years of experience, Ashish has held various roles, including CMO for Europe & UK. He is renowned for his expertise in brand strategy, digital marketing and storytelling, having won numerous awards for his campaigns. Ashish is a Delhi University alumnus and has worked with prominent companies like Genesis Burson Marsteller and Tata Sky before joining TCS.

Ashish Babu is a Linq Advisors Advisory Board member and Chief Marketing and Communications Officer for Global Markets at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). Based in Amsterdam, he leads strategic initiatives across diverse markets to enhance TCS’ brand and reputation. With over 25 years of experience, Ashish has held various roles, including CMO for Europe & UK. He is renowned for his expertise in brand strategy, digital marketing and storytelling, having won numerous awards for his campaigns. Ashish is a Delhi University alumnus and has worked with prominent companies like Genesis Burson Marsteller and Tata Sky before joining TCS.

Edward Dixon, Senior Advisor

Edward Dixon

Advisory Board Member

Edward Dixon is an Advisory Board member and Senior Advisor with extensive global experience across corporate and agency settings. A strategic problem-solver and change agent, Ed has planned and executed award-winning communication strategies for top global B2B and B2C companies.

Edward Dixon is an Advisory Board member and Senior Advisor with extensive global experience across corporate and agency settings. A strategic problem-solver and change agent, Ed has planned and executed award-winning communication strategies for top global B2B and B2C companies.

Sytske Seyffert

Advisory Board Member

Sytske Seyffert is a Linq Advisors Advisory Board member and Managing Director at Draftec. She brings extensive experience in corporate communications, leadership, and organisational transformation. Prior to joining Draftec, Seyffert was Head of Communications at Evos, where she played a central role in the company’s brand transformation, emphasising innovation and sustainability in the energy sector. Previously, she held senior roles at Tata Steel as Director of Corporate Communications & Public Affairs. She is also a member of SER Topvrouwen, a prominent women’s network in the Netherlands. Sytske’s expertise includes strategic communication, stakeholder engagement, and supporting organisations through periods of change.

Sytske Seyffert is a Linq Advisors Advisory Board member and Managing Director at Draftec. She brings extensive experience in corporate communications, leadership, and organisational transformation. Prior to joining Draftec, Seyffert was Head of Communications at Evos, where she played a central role in the company’s brand transformation, emphasising innovation and sustainability in the energy sector. Previously, she held senior roles at Tata Steel as Director of Corporate Communications & Public Affairs. She is also a member of SER Topvrouwen, a prominent women’s network in the Netherlands. Sytske’s expertise includes strategic communication, stakeholder engagement, and supporting organisations through periods of change.

Our Team

Agnes Wiborg

Research Assistant

Agnes Wiborg is a Research Assistant at Linq Advisors, supporting the advisory team with research and analysis. She has an academic background in Finance and Mathematics; alongside international experience gained through studies in Scotland. Agnes holds a C1 DELE level in Spanish.

Agnes Wiborg is a Research Assistant at Linq Advisors, supporting the advisory team with research and analysis. She has an academic background in Finance and Mathematics; alongside international experience gained through studies in Scotland. Agnes holds a C1 DELE level in Spanish.

Christoph Lautenbach, Senior Advisor

Christoph Lautenbach

Senior Advisor

Christoph Lautenbach is a Senior Advisor and management consultant with more than twenty-five years of experience. Christoph specialises in aligning communications with corporate strategy, developing communication strategies and designing operating models to drive organisational value creation for international clients.

Christoph Lautenbach is a Senior Advisor and management consultant with more than twenty-five years of experience. Christoph specialises in aligning communications with corporate strategy, developing communication strategies and designing operating models to drive organisational value creation for international clients.

Dennis Larsen, Managing Director

Dennis Larsen

Managing Director

Dennis Larsen is Founder and Managing Director of Linq Advisors. Dennis is also EACD Board Member, Visiting Lecturer and Practice Fellow at #NORA, Editorial board member Corporate Communication Review and Co-Editor of the Communication Director Magazine.

Dennis Larsen is Founder and Managing Director of Linq Advisors. Dennis is also EACD Board Member, Visiting Lecturer and Practice Fellow at #NORA, Editorial board member Corporate Communication Review and Co-Editor of the Communication Director Magazine.

Eddie May, Senior Advisor

Eddie May

Senior Advisor

Eddie May is a Senior Advisor and consultant with almost three decades in the sports industry, working closely with a wide range of sponsors, brands and rights holders within sport on marketing and sponsorship strategy.

Eddie May is a Senior Advisor and consultant with almost three decades in the sports industry, working closely with a wide range of sponsors, brands and rights holders within sport on marketing and sponsorship strategy.

Eli Turander, Senior Advisor

Eli Turander

Senior Advisor

Eli Turander is a Senior Advisor with 25 years of experience in corporate reputation, brand positioning, and organisational culture. She specialises in guiding complex transformations – mergers, acquisitions, and strategic shifts – where aligning communications, culture, and leadership is critical to long-term value creation.

Eli Turander is a Senior Advisor with 25 years of experience in corporate reputation, brand positioning, and organisational culture. She specialises in guiding complex transformations – mergers, acquisitions, and strategic shifts – where aligning communications, culture, and leadership is critical to long-term value creation.

Elvira Luykx

Senior Advisor

Elvira Luykx is a Senior Advisor at Linq Advisors. She has extensive experience in communications and corporate affairs within multinational companies, along with a background in public affairs consultancy. Throughout her career, she has acted as a spokesperson, developed CEO positioning, established global partnerships, and navigated crises for renowned companies such as Numico (Danone), Reckitt, and DSM.

In 2017, Elvira founded her own consulting company, focusing on global business transformations encompassing strategic communications, change management, and (re)branding. Her clients include FrieslandCampina, Versuni (formerly known as Philips Domestic Appliances), and ASML. Elvira is driven by the desire to create impact and is committed to achieving sustainable growth for both people and businesses.  

Elvira Luykx is a Senior Advisor at Linq Advisors. She has extensive experience in communications and corporate affairs within multinational companies, along with a background in public affairs consultancy. Throughout her career, she has acted as a spokesperson, developed CEO positioning, established global partnerships, and navigated crises for renowned companies such as Numico (Danone), Reckitt, and DSM.

In 2017, Elvira founded her own consulting company, focusing on global business transformations encompassing strategic communications, change management, and (re)branding. Her clients include FrieslandCampina, Versuni (formerly known as Philips Domestic Appliances), and ASML. Elvira is driven by the desire to create impact and is committed to achieving sustainable growth for both people and businesses.  

Estelle Deterink

Senior Advisor

Estelle Deterink is a Senior Advisor with over 20 years of experience in corporate relations, reputation management and strategic communications. She specialises in developing and executing strategic communications programmes that strengthen organisational reputation and stakeholder engagement. Over her career, she also guided cross-functional initiatives for companies at country, regional and global levels.

Estelle Deterink is a Senior Advisor with over 20 years of experience in corporate relations, reputation management and strategic communications. She specialises in developing and executing strategic communications programmes that strengthen organisational reputation and stakeholder engagement. Over her career, she also guided cross-functional initiatives for companies at country, regional and global levels.

Esther Gierveld

Senior Advisor

Esther Gierveld is a Senior Advisor with more than 20 years of experience in corporate communication, change and reputation management. She works at the intersection of communication, culture and leadership, supporting organizations through complex transformations. She combines media research expertise with strong analytical skills to shape clear strategies and strengthen alignment. Esther is also a member of the European Association of Communication Directors.

Esther Gierveld is a Senior Advisor with more than 20 years of experience in corporate communication, change and reputation management. She works at the intersection of communication, culture and leadership, supporting organizations through complex transformations. She combines media research expertise with strong analytical skills to shape clear strategies and strengthen alignment. Esther is also a member of the European Association of Communication Directors.

Ian O’Doherty, Senior Advisor

Ian O’Doherty

Senior Advisor

Ian O’Doherty is a Senior Advisor with over 25 years of communications, marketing, brand and reputation management experience. Ian has devised and implemented strategies and programmes for leading companies and organisations, at country, regional and global levels.

Ian O’Doherty is a Senior Advisor with over 25 years of communications, marketing, brand and reputation management experience. Ian has devised and implemented strategies and programmes for leading companies and organisations, at country, regional and global levels.

Keita Orlovska

Intern

Keita Orlovska is an Intern at Linq Advisors. Keita supports the advisory team through research, analysis and project coordination, contributing to the development of insights and client-focused solutions. She brings a strong academic background in business and finance, combined with a proactive and analytical approach to problem-solving.

Keita Orlovska is an Intern at Linq Advisors. Keita supports the advisory team through research, analysis and project coordination, contributing to the development of insights and client-focused solutions. She brings a strong academic background in business and finance, combined with a proactive and analytical approach to problem-solving.

Kristine Ekeberg-Andersen, Senior Advisor

Kristine Ekeberg-Andersen

Senior Advisor

Kristine Ekeberg-Andersen is a Senior Advisor and seasoned communications professional with extensive experience from both campaign development, strategic change management and stakeholder research and engagement.

Kristine Ekeberg-Andersen is a Senior Advisor and seasoned communications professional with extensive experience from both campaign development, strategic change management and stakeholder research and engagement.

Louis de Schorlemer

Senior Advisor

Louis de Schorlemer is a Senior Advisor focused on governance and value creation during post-merger integration, transformation, and restructuring. He supports multinationals, private equity, and family businesses across Europe, drawing on senior leadership roles in global corporations. Louis serves on non-executive boards and lectures in business communication.

Louis de Schorlemer is a Senior Advisor focused on governance and value creation during post-merger integration, transformation, and restructuring. He supports multinationals, private equity, and family businesses across Europe, drawing on senior leadership roles in global corporations. Louis serves on non-executive boards and lectures in business communication.

Marcello Sasso, Senior Advisor

Marcello Sasso

Senior Advisor

Marcello Sasso is a Senior Advisor and seasoned market research expert with extensive experience across industries including fashion, CPG and technology. Skilled in both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, he excels at transforming complex data into actionable insights.

Marcello Sasso is a Senior Advisor and seasoned market research expert with extensive experience across industries including fashion, CPG and technology. Skilled in both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, he excels at transforming complex data into actionable insights.

Myra Rooselaar

Senior Advisor

Myra Rooselaar is a senior corporate communications and branding professional with over 20 years of experience in strategic communications and reputation management within large international organizations across Europe and the United States. She has advised and supported executive teams and organizations on positioning, corporate storytelling, and reputation strategy, operating at country, regional, and global levels. Throughout her career, she has led and delivered complex cross-functional initiatives, working closely with stakeholders across business, communications, and leadership functions.

Myra is a member of SER Topvrouwen, a leading network of senior female professionals in the Netherlands.

Myra Rooselaar is a senior corporate communications and branding professional with over 20 years of experience in strategic communications and reputation management within large international organizations across Europe and the United States. She has advised and supported executive teams and organizations on positioning, corporate storytelling, and reputation strategy, operating at country, regional, and global levels. Throughout her career, she has led and delivered complex cross-functional initiatives, working closely with stakeholders across business, communications, and leadership functions.

Siegfried Marynissen, Senior Advisor

Siegfried Marynissen

Senior Advisor

Siegfried Marynissen is a Senior Advisor as well as a seasoned pharmaceutical executive who thrives on creating impact by delivering professional communications expertise to a host of international clients. 

Siegfried Marynissen is a Senior Advisor as well as a seasoned pharmaceutical executive who thrives on creating impact by delivering professional communications expertise to a host of international clients. 

Sofie Gilbert, Advisor

Sofie Gilbert

Advisor

Sofie Gilbert is an Advisor at Linq Advisors, with expertise in mixed-method research, analytics, and insight-led advisory. She designs research programmes and analytical frameworks, including custom dashboards and indices, to help organisations across FMCG, energy, beverages, and the public sector understand trust, brand performance, and communications impact.

Sofie Gilbert is an Advisor at Linq Advisors, with expertise in mixed-method research, analytics, and insight-led advisory. She designs research programmes and analytical frameworks, including custom dashboards and indices, to help organisations across FMCG, energy, beverages, and the public sector understand trust, brand performance, and communications impact.

Steffen Rufenach, Senior Advisor

Steffen Rufenach

Senior Advisor

Steffen Rufenach is a Senior Advisor and CEO of R.A.T.E., a specialist strategy consultancy. Steffen specialises in corporate rankings and ratings, managing sustainability performance, and measuring and enhancing the impact of communication.

Steffen Rufenach is a Senior Advisor and CEO of R.A.T.E., a specialist strategy consultancy. Steffen specialises in corporate rankings and ratings, managing sustainability performance, and measuring and enhancing the impact of communication.

Sultana Mosly, Senior Advisor

Sultana Mosly

Senior Advisor

Sultana Mosly is a Senior Advisor with a strong business background. Sultana combines her expertise in marketing, sales and brand positioning strategies to create people-oriented solutions to business needs.

Sultana Mosly is a Senior Advisor with a strong business background. Sultana combines her expertise in marketing, sales and brand positioning strategies to create people-oriented solutions to business needs.

Thomas Groot, Senior Advisor

Thomas Groot

Operations Director

Thomas Groot serves as Operations Director, overseeing business administration and market communications across the organisation. He is also EACD Country Chapter Co-lead for Norway.

Thomas Groot serves as Operations Director, overseeing business administration and market communications across the organisation. He is also EACD Country Chapter Co-lead for Norway.