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Meet the HSO UK Leadership Team
Get to know the people leading our business and hear their perspectives on the challenges facing our customers, the opportunities ahead, and what drives our commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes.


Meet the HSO UK Leadership Team
Get to know the people leading our business and hear their perspectives on the challenges facing our customers, the opportunities ahead, and what drives our commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes.

Our leadership team brings together deep industry experience and a shared focus on helping customers succeed. In these short videos, they share their insights into the issues that matter most to the organisations we work with every day.
Meet Hector Hickmott, Sales Director, HSO UK
Most organisations are navigating challenges around digital transformation, security, data management, and AI adoption. In this interview, HSO Sales Director, Hector Hickmott, discusses key issues our customers face, and how, through our close partnership with Microsoft, we help overcome these challenges with practical, scalable solutions that deliver measurable business value.
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Meet Stephen Brooks, Microsoft Alliances Lead, HSO
A successful technology partnership goes beyond certifications, it's built on collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to customer success. In this interview, our Stephen Brooks, Microsoft Alliances Lead, HSO UK explains how our close relationship with Microsoft enables us to bring the latest technologies, expertise, and opportunities to you, helping them maximise the value of their Microsoft investment and accelerate your digital transformation journey.
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Meet Jon Cowen, Data Director, HSO
Data is at the heart of every successful digital transformation, but many organisations face challenges with fragmented data, governance, and turning information into actionable insights. In this interview, Jon Cowen, Director of Data, explores the biggest data challenges you are facing today and explains how we help customers build trusted, scalable data platforms that support better decision-making and unlock the full potential of AI.
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Meet Barry McKendrick, UO Service Line Director, HSO UK
As technology continues to evolve, organisations are facing increasing pressure to modernise, improve efficiency, and deliver better outcomes. In this interview, Barry McKendrick, UO Service Line Director, discusses the challenges businesses are navigating today, what to look for when choosing the right Microsoft technology partner, and how the right expertise can help organisations achieve lasting success from their technology investments.
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Meet Chris Shaw, Managing Director, HSO UK
Choosing the right technology partner is about more than technical expertise; it's about finding a partner who understands your business, your challenges, and your ambitions. In this interview, Chris Shaw, Managing Director, discusses the importance of selecting the right Microsoft partner, the challenges organisations are facing today, and how to navigate the AI journey with confidence.
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Meet Michael Lonnon, Head of Marketing, HSO
Technology is evolving rapidly, and so are customer expectations. In this interview, Michael Lonnon, Head of Marketing shares insights into the trends shaping the market, the challenges organisations are facing, and why a customer-first approach is key to delivering successful digital transformation. Discover how we're helping businesses navigate change, embrace innovation, and achieve lasting results.
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From India to Silicon Valley, and from Malta to Rotterdam: Siddharth and Divya Singh have lived all over the world and worked for the same employers. Together with their daughter, they have seen it all. How did the couple end up at HSO in the Netherlands? In this interview, they share their remarkable story.





For many years, HSO has been recognised for its deep expertise in business applications and its ability to deliver complex, mission-critical solutions for customers across industries. That foundation remains central to who we are. However, the needs of our clients are evolving, as are we.










Expats bring fresh ideas and new energy. But they also face challenges. A new country, a different culture, unfamiliar work habits – and on top of that, building a social life. To exchange experiences and build connections, an expat community was created. Not a formal club, but a space where international colleagues can meet – over lunch, at a drinks event or just for a good conversation. We spoke with three of them about their experience: what was it like arriving in the Netherlands? What stands out in the work culture here? And what does it mean to be part of this community?

"Not your diploma, but your drive. Not your experience, but your curiosity." That seems unthinkable – but not at HSO. "With the right basic attitude, anyone can get started here," says Henk-Jan Brommer, manager of HSO Academy. It sounds ambitious, but practice shows that it works.







Please meet our recruiters in Germany and if there aren't any live vacancies feel free to make contact directly via email with your CV and cover letter.








Professional development begins with collaboration. The biggest steps are taken when we combine our knowledge and talents. Take Albert Hol (Project Manager) and Gerben Mulder (Consultant Management). They worked together on a project for a large retailer, where the billing process was renewed within Dynamics Finance & Operations using Azure Functions. The solution enables the retailer to process and invoice about 150,000 order lines quickly and accurately every day.

HSO has grown rapidly in recent years. This brings change, including in the company culture. To preserve the core of the old culture and embrace new values, a core group has developed a culture compass. Two members of the core group, Behnud and Otto, share their insights.



Find out how we coach and guide a group of leaders to become the next generation of managers. Léonie Havekes and Nathalie Boerefijn share what they’ve learned in their Journey to Lead.



















After graduating as an Industrial Engineer in Turkey, Hatice Aydin decided to pursue a career in IT and Business Applications. She was working on ERP projects and doing a master’s degree in software engineering. "It was at this time I realized I wanted to be involved in international and diverse projects while also gaining experience abroad. And so my path crossed with that of HSO International." Here is the story that brought me to HSO International’s Young Professionals Program (YPP).












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