People
We are a select group of highly experienced reputation advisors.
Interviews
Advisory Board
Sytske Seyffert
Advisory Board Member
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Sytske Seyffert is a Linq Advisors Advisory Board member as well as the Head of Communications at Evos, a leading liquid bulk storage company. She has been instrumental in Evos’ brand transformation, emphasising innovation and sustainability in the energy sector. Previously, Seyffert held 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 in corporate communication has contributed significantly to Evos’ forward-thinking identity and strategic partnerships.
Sytske Seyffert is an Advisory Board member and Senior Advisor at Linq. As Head of Communications at Evos, a leading liquid bulk storage company, she has been instrumental in Evos’ brand transformation, emphasizing innovation and sustainability in the energy sector. Previously, she held the position of Director of Corporate Communications & Public Affairs at Tata Steel, where she transformed global communications and developed the company’s reputation strategy. She is also a member of SER Topvrouwen, a distinguished network of senior female executives in the Netherlands. Sytske’s extensive expertise in corporate communications has been central to advancing the strategic positioning of companies.
Edward Dixon
Advisory Board Member
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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.
Ashish Babu
Advisory Board Member
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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.
Alexander Buhmann
Advisory Board Member
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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.
Core Team
Dennis Larsen
Managing Director
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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.
Thomas Groot
Operations Director
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Thomas Groot is a Senior Advisor and communications professional who combines his internal role as Chief Operating Officer at Linq Advisors with strategic counsel and support to a range of clients. Thomas 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.
Sofie Gilbert
Advisor
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Sofie Gilbert is an Advisor at Linq Advisors. Sofie leverages her research knowledge and strong analytical skills to analyse, provide insights and advisory services across the Linq Advisors client portfolio.
Sofie Gilbert is an Advisor at Linq Advisors, combining deep research expertise with advanced analytical capability to deliver insight-led analysis and strategic advisory support across the firm’s client portfolio.
Agnes
Research Assistant
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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.
Advisors
Christoph Lautenbach
Senior Advisor
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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.
Eddie May
Senior Advisor
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Kristine
Ekeberg-Andersen
Senior Advisor
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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
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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
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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.
Siegfried Marynissen
Senior Advisor
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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.
Steffen Rufenach
Senior Advisor
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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
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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.