2026 begins on a high note for De Gilde Groep. CEO Dennis Ender has joined as a shareholder, becoming a co-owner of the company. This is a natural next step in the continued development and long-term stability of De Gilde Groep.
Dennis Ender has been leading the company as CEO for nearly four years. With his extensive experience in the staffing industry, he has worked alongside the founders, management team, colleagues, and professionals to drive the growth of De Gilde Groep. Their combined efforts have delivered strong results in recent years, including two consecutive years of revenue growth around 30%, despite a challenging market.
Our approach, based on safety, quality, and sustainable relationships, continues to prove its value
Our approach prove its value
“I am extremely pleased to have the opportunity to become a shareholder”, says Ender. “Together, we have made great strides with our organization. This is only possible thanks to the trust of our partners, skilled workers, and colleagues. Our approach, based on safety, quality, and sustainable relationships, continues to proves its value. That’s why I step in with full confidence as co-owner and look forward to the future and further developments.”
Ender’s accession strengthens De Gilde Groep’s stability, ensures its long-term vision, and underscores the shared ambition to further grow the company along a clear and consistent path. Founders and co-owners Eric Visser and Erwin Altena are equally enthusiastic about this step.
It’s a big step
“He has more than earned it”, says Visser. “Dennis keeps people at the forefront of his mind, which is essential. At the same time, he has proven to be commercially successful. We are growing fast in a market where growth is rare, so it makes sense to take this step now.”
It’s essentially a chain reaction, a three-stage rocket of trust
For Visser, it was not a small decision. “It’s a big step to allow someone to participate in a company you’ve invested twenty years of your life in. You only do that if it feels right. We are now well balanced and share a clear vision. Like a football team performing well, it’s often due to the coach—you want to retain and extend that. That’s how this step feels as well.”
Trust
According to Altena, the timing of this step is all about trust. “Do you commit to someone purely based on hard facts? No, you also rely on intuition and what someone demonstrates. The right actions build a total picture, which fosters trust within the entire organization—and that, in turn, generates trust with us. It’s essentially a chain reaction, a three-stage rocket of trust.”
Dennis Ender’s co-ownership aligns perfectly with De Gilde Groep’s values: sustainable leadership, entrepreneurship, and continuity. It lays a strong foundation to continue pursuing the company’s ambitions in the coming years.