A Fresh Start – New Leadership, New Culture, Real Change - werkgeversreview Managing Director bij Trowbridge Gallery

Trowbridge is truly a wonderful company to work for. From the outset they are welcoming and I have learnt so much from my time here. I wouldn't be leaving the role of it wasn't for moving home. Ever aspect of the company from the people to the artwork they sell is exceptional. Thank you to Trowbridge for teaching me everything they have.

The location for me is now not logistically feesable as I have moved to a different city.

Barely any pros other than 4 day work week

This company is still as awful as before under the current leadership. it is still dictatorship where employees are disposable, and management holds unchecked power. If you're thinking about applying, don’t, unless you’re okay with being treated like a second-class person, having no career path, and watching unethical behaviour be swept under the rug. Management fires people without warning or explanation and dishes out disciplinary action inconsistently, often based on personal bias rather than performance. There’s an obvious favouritism towards long-serving employees, regardless of their contribution or behaviour, while newer people are micromanaged and undermined. The sales team operates in a culture that’s not just outdated but downright inappropriate. There is a heavy drinking culture that bleeds into work hours and business travel. During company trips to the U.S., managers regularly drank and drove fully aware of the legal and safety implications yet nobody in leadership took action. Even worse, managers were known to send sexually explicit images of women to colleagues but senior management turned a blind eye. This happened as recently as Q1 2025. HR is completely ineffective. They are not an independent or protective function—they operate as part of the finance and serve management’s agenda rather than supporting staff. You cannot trust them to handle any concern confidentially or seriously. Training is virtually non-existent. Beyond shadowing managers who constantly complains about being “overworked,” there is no structure, no learning resources, and no investment in employee development. You’re expected to figure things out on your own while being watched closely for any “mistakes” that can be used against you later. There is no opportunity for progression—unless you’re part of the favoured inner circle. Voicing your opinion is immediately seen as “challenging authority” or “being negative.” Feedback is not welcomed; it’s punished. This is not just a bad company—it’s a psychologically unsafe environment. If you’re looking for growth, fairness, or simply to be treated with respect, do yourself a favor and stay far away