Lagerweij, a specialist in organizational development, has been acquired by Leeuwendaal, a prominent HR consultancy firm, backed by private equity investor Bolster Investments. This acquisition reinforces Leeuwendaal’s position in the Dutch advisory market for both public and private clients and provides a strong platform for continued sector consolidation and growth.

The addition of Lagerweij to the Leeuwendaal group creates strong strategic synergies. The two firms are highly complementary in expertise, client base, and philosophy, enabling them to further optimize business processes and expand their joint service offering. Through this transaction, Leeuwendaal also broadens its footprint in the private sector, while Lagerweij gains access to a wider network and resources to accelerate its growth and societal impact.

Leeuwendaal offers a broad range of multidisciplinary HR advisory services, designed to help individuals and organizations perform at their best. Its services include talent development, organizational design, leadership advisory, and executive search, with clients mainly active in sectors such as government, education, and healthcare, domains where people and their
impact are central. Backed by Bolster Investments since 2024, Leeuwendaal actively pursues its growth ambitions through acquisitions and employee development. In September 2025, the company strengthened its portfolio with the acquisition of Hiemstra & De Vries, a highly esteemed Dutch change management consultancy.

Lagerweij, founded in 1993, is an Utrecht-based consultancy that focuses on leadership and organizational development. The firm primarily supports executives and management teams of large corporates and public institutions in strengthening organizational structures, leadership capabilities, and professional development. With a team of nearly 20 professionals, Lagerweij designs and implements tailor-made programs in organizational
design, change management, and professional growth, under the conviction that the effectiveness of people ultimately determines the success of any organization.

The IMAP Netherlands team, led by Guillaume Petit, Steven Klaren, Iris Karthaus, and Laura Thaens, advised the shareholder of Lagerweij on this transaction, supporting in preparing, negotiating, and successfully closing the transaction.