Pluspunten
Execo offers solid benefits and strong exposure to international clients, which is valuable for professionals looking to gain global experience. The people are one of the biggest highlights—many of my peers were talented, collaborative, and I was fortunate to build meaningful friendships during my time there. The office location is also convenient and easy to access. Because the company still operates with a startup mindset, there are opportunities to move across roles or expand responsibilities depending on business needs. For individuals who are proactive, this can create chances to grow and take on new challenges. Some senior leaders are also supportive and willing to advocate for their team members when they see potential.
Minpunten
As with many growing organizations, several internal processes are still evolving. While this can create opportunities to shape systems and take initiative, it also means workflows and structures are not always streamlined yet. Management experiences may vary across teams, but in my case, there were moments where management styles leaned toward micromanagement, which limited autonomy and slowed professional growth. Onboarding also felt inconsistent—while flexibility can be helpful in a startup environment, the absence of a structured onboarding process and hands-on guidance made the early stages more challenging than they needed to be. As a first-time manager responsible for handling an entire business unit, I would have benefited from stronger leadership support and mentorship. Beyond simply helping someone survive the role, new managers need guidance that actively develops their management skills and helps them improve team processes. In my experience, the lack of clear context, well-defined accountability, and consistent managerial support made it harder to grow effectively in the role and to proactively strengthen the way our team worked.