The power of connections
At From The Ground Up, we believe in building bridges, not only between cultures and markets, but also between people.
Get to know our story and discover how we create sustainable value through strategic connections. We are excited to welcome you here.
Where growth begins
Petra T. Duijzer is born in The Netherlands. She represents cross-border growth, strategic connection, and purposeful impact. With her focus on business development in Europe and West Africa, Middle East and India, she moves effortlessly between cultures, markets, and decision-making levels. She sees opportunities where others see differences and translates complexity into concrete partnerships that create sustainable value.
In the world of global freight forwarding & logistics recruitment, Petra combines commercial insight with a sharp understanding of people.
She not only understands the dynamics of supply chains and international trade, but also the human factor that truly drives organizations forward. Her strength lies in finding the right match — not only based on skills, but on vision, mindset, and growth potential.
For Petra, networking is not an activity but a natural extension of who she is. As Chapter Director of Corporate Connections, Mechelen Belgium and member of BNI Amsterdam Connect International she knows how to network with people.
Petra builds relationships based on trust, reciprocity, and long-term value. As a matchmaker, she connects companies, talent, and markets with a strong strategic perspective and an intuitive sense of timing and positioning.
At the core of her vision is the belief that real progress happens when people, ideas, and opportunities come together with intention.
She operates as a catalyst: someone who creates momentum, opens doors, and builds bridges between continents, industries, and ambitions. Her work is not only about growth, but about meaningful growth — sustainable, international, and people-centered.
Above and Beyond
Samuel Tetteh is a Ghanaian business consultant with extensive expertise in navigating the African business landscape.
He is known for his deep understanding of regional markets, investment opportunities, and cross-border partnerships, he supports organizations seeking sustainable growth across Africa.
Samuel actively builds professional networks across multiple continents, connecting entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders to foster international collaboration.
His work is driven by a strong commitment to unlocking Africa’s business potential on the global stage.
Like Petra, Samuel builds professional relationships grounded in trust, reciprocity, and long-term value. With a natural ability to connect people, businesses, and opportunities, he acts as a strategic matchmaker between markets in Africa and partners around the world.
He is guided by the belief that meaningful progress happens when the right people and ideas meet at the right moment, he operates as a catalyst for collaboration.
Samuel creates momentum, opens doors, and strengthens bridges between continents, industries, and ambitions — focusing not only on growth, but on sustainable, international, and people-centered impact.
In addition to his consulting work, Samuel assists business owners and investors in securing a Golden Visa in Hungary, guiding them through the investment and relocation process with clarity and strategic insight.
His approach is built on trust, reciprocity, and long-term value, helping clients expand both their business presence and global mobility.
Our approach
Executive search at the C-level is never just about filling a role; it's about trust, direction, and long-term impact. That is why logistic organizations choose to work with us.
1. We lead with kindness: At the highest level, kindness, trust, respect and discretion are important. We build genuine relationships, listen first, and treat candidates as partners – not transactions.
2. We take leadership in the process: Our clients don’t need resumes, they need clarity. We act as a strategic sparring partner, challenge where necessary, and take full responsibility for the match from start to finish.
3. We are resilient and truly customer-focused: Markets change, priorities shift, pressure increases. We remain kind, focused, flexible, and committed – before, during, and after the placement.
We are here for you
From The Ground Up is the ideal partner for logistics companies in transport and freight forwarding. We prefer to work with leaders who know exactly what is happening in the logistics sector, are familiar with the dynamics, and have extensive experience in freight forwarding.
We understand that the crucial human factor drives organizations forward and are committed to finding leaders who not only have the skills but also the vision, mindset, and growth potential to create sustainable value.
Are you a C-level leader or a company in the logistics sector looking for strategic talents? We are here for you.
"Who do you call if your company needs to build a management team? Us. At From The Ground Up, we know you and you can call immediately if you have an urgent problem to solve."
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