Mike Kuperus

Hey there! Mike Kuperus here. Since November 1, 2026, I’ve been the Recruitment Manager at Haldu Groep. I live in Groesbeek with my wife Kayleigh and our son Noë. By day, I’m all about recruitment. Off the clock, I’m an entertainer. In both roles, holding people’s attention comes in pretty handy.

At the office, I get energized by people, fresh ideas, and finding smarter ways to do things. When someone says, “We’ve always done it this way,” my ears perk up. Before you know it, I’ve got three new ideas, a fourth that’s actually better, and a question about why we ever started using Excel in the first place.

My colleagues would describe me as enthusiastic, engaged, and creative. Maybe a little stubborn too. I’ll admit, I’m only partly disagreeing with that last one.

Want to brainstorm, chat, or share a great idea? Just wave from your desk. In our open office, chances are good I’ve already overheard you. And if you speak up loud enough, you might just start a working group on the spot.

Outside work, I run my own company, MPK Evenementen, where I host quizzes, organize events, and perform magic tricks. At work, I find people. On weekends, I make things disappear. So far, I’ve managed to keep those worlds nicely separate.

What else do I enjoy? Quality time with my family, good food, and a fine glass of wine. I love hosting wine tastings because every special bottle deserves a story — about the grape, the region, and the maker. Feel free to ask what we’re drinking. Just make sure your glass is already filled because my answer might take a while.

On my bucket list: throwing tomatoes at La Tomatina in Spain, ending up covered in colors at Holi in India, and celebrating Christmas in New York. Especially that last one. I’m a huge Home Alone 2 fan and want to soak up that holiday vibe myself. Kayleigh’s keeping the tickets safe just in case. If anyone in this family accidentally ends up in New York, it’s probably me on purpose.

What am I proud of? Myself — saves me from writing three paragraphs of modesty. Also proud of what I’ve built in my career and with my events company. I love bringing people together, watching them grow, or simply giving them a night to remember and laugh about for years.

If you hear me shouting “Tadaa!” in the office, it means I’ve filled a job opening. Or the printer finally worked on the first try. That last one’s still my best trick.