Hi there,

I’m Mihai Arsene, Talent Partner and Founder at Valuable Recruitment.

I help ambitious and growing companies hire top talent across Digital Marketing, Software Development, Engineering, and more recently AI Automation and AI Agents.

I specialize in C-level and middle management recruitment for startups and scaling companies, especially those building the future with AI, automation, and digital innovation.

Whether you’re building an AI agent development team or scaling your commercial operations, I help you land the right talent faster and with better decision quality.

Over the years, I kept seeing the same hiring problem repeat itself
Great people making decisions with poor structure.

That’s why I also built Hire Like a Pro, a lightweight hiring platform designed to bring structure into the hiring process.
It helps founders and hiring managers:
Define roles clearly
Create objective scorecards
Assess candidates based on evidence, not gut feel
It’s the same methodology I’ve used for years, now available as a product.

What makes working with me different

Topgrading methodology
I streamline hiring decisions by up to 70% using Topgrading principles. Experience, competency, potential, and culture fit are assessed in a structured way. My shortlists perform.

Global reach, boutique care
Over 70 countries. Built almost entirely on referrals. Valuable Recruitment runs on long-term relationships, not volume or cold outreach.

Deep understanding of AI and tech talent needs
I spend real time understanding AI automation, LLMs, and agent development so conversations go beyond CVs and buzzwords. I stay close to the tools, roles, and trends shaping the next wave of tech.

Diverse industry roots
From pharma to BPOs to eCommerce, I’ve worked across industries and functions. That background helps me match people based on mindset, values, vision, and mission, not just experience.

Diversity and inclusion is a must-have
Great teams are built intentionally. I help companies design inclusive hiring approaches that attract strong talent across backgrounds.

If you want to recruit with more clarity, less bias, and better outcomes, we should talk.

DM me if you want to hire smarter in the AI era and beyond.

Mihai Arsene

Short rant incoming

I’ll never understand this one

A job post is written in English
The company is remote
The working language is clearly English

Yet some candidates still send CVs in their native language…
while listing “English: fluent” in a language I can’t even read.

I’m not questioning skills or experience
I’m questioning judgment!

If communication is core to the role, the application is the first signal!

Am I missing something here, or is this just poor attention to detail?

Executive Recruiter for SaaS, AI, Digital Marketing, & eComm | C-Level & Tech Talent | Topgrading Specialist | Global Reach, Boutique Service

Hiring on gut feel is expensive

I’ve seen too many founders say:
 “Something felt off… but we hired anyway”

So I built a small tool that brings structure into hiring:
- Clear role definition
- Objective scorecards
- Evidence-based interviews

The job description generator is free

 I’m opening it up to founders who are hiring and willing to give feedback.
If that’s you, drop a comment or DM me.

Before you interview anyone, you should be able to answer one thing clearly:

What does success in this role look like in 3 - 6 -  12 months from now?

Not only responsibilities

Not only traits

Actual outcomes that you can track, measure and evaluate against.

If you can’t answer that, great interviews won’t save you.

FLAdv B.V. ( Flow&Added Value )

" "Create flow in everything you undertake in life or business by striking a balance between driving results and empowering people for a better tomorrow."

Strategic Leader fostering Business Growth and People Engagement

Van Moer Logistics

Clustermanager Warehouses & VAS - Niet haven

Shell

I.o.v PVO - Opzetten van 'on the job coaching' om de 'eerste leidinggevenden' te ondersteunen en te laten groeien op individuele- en professionele leiderschapscompetenties en of -talenten binnen hun rol en verantwoordelijkheden. Rol als sparringpartner voor het Operationeel Management en HR ter ondersteuning van het opstellen van persoonlijke ontwikkelingsplannen.

Organisatie- en Leiderschapsontwikkeling Expert

GoodMeat

I.o.v PVO - Als Organisatieontwikkelingscoach begeleid ik de organisatie om de Missie en de Visie van het bedrijf helder te krijgen en te vertalen doorheen de organisatie en implementeer ik de basis van een continue-verbeterproces gebaseerd op 5S.

Organisatieontwikkeling Expert

Spark bv

Spark staat voor een hands-on totaalaanpak. Zij helpen bedrijven om impactvolle veranderingen te realiseren voor duurzame groei en innovatie.  

Kortom, in mijn rol als COO draag ik samen met 2 partners bij aan het succesvol maken van Spark's Missie & Visie. Onze Visie staat voor een totaalaanpak in co-creatie, dit helpt bedrijven om te transformeren en zo een positieve impact te maken op heel hun omgeving.

Qualiphar NV

Vanuit een tijdelijke leidinggevende rol, het Operationele leiderschapsteam begeleiden en ondersteunen in hun dagelijkse activiteiten, met als doel om nog meer focus te creëren tussen (midden-) lange en korte termijn strategie en acties, dit als ondersteuning van de Operations Director/Plant Manager.

Operations Manager a.i 

Implementatie van een Continue Verbetercultuur d.m.v Lean-elementen, dit gebaseerd op de Missie en Visie van Qualiphar en geborgd door doelstellingen doorheen alle Operationele afdelingen. Dit alles met een focus op een balans tussen Profit en People Engagement + individuele noden i.f.v expertise-opbouw.

Continue Verbeter Expert

Pfizer

Pfizer ( contracted true Pauwels Consulting ) Deployment Lead Aseptic 2 - implementation of a (Global) Integrated Manufacturing Excellence program

Deployment Lead - Integrated Manufacturing Excellence Program

La William

Als COO/ Operationeel Directeur was ik verantwoordelijk voor de implementatie van een verbeterings- en change project binnen La William, nl. het ‘ La William ‘ Excellence programma gebaseerd op visual management, meeting cascade, standaard werk,TPM en continue verbeterprocessen. Het begeleiden en coachen van de bedrijfseigenaar, managers, teamleaders en operators in een culture change; het bouwen en begeleiden van een meer zelfsturend team, dit doorheen verschillende fasen met als doel “Operationeel Excellence“; het implementeren van verbeter- en automatiseringsprojecten; verantwoordelijk voor het algemene welzijn op de werkvloer en milieuverplichtingen.

COO / Operationeel Directeur

EUROBLAST N.V.

General Manager

Salsa Food Group N.V.

Manager Productie &Techniek

Hi everyone,
As a versatile professional with over 20 years of experience, I am driven by achieving results and making an impact to leading companies towards the set strategy and goals, while encouraging individuals to unlock their full potential. I firmly believe that sustainable and growing organizations must find a balance between profit and fostering strong people engagement.

My ambition is to fulfill a key role within an organization as a Director, Plant-/Operations Manager, or as an Expert in Change- and Transition.

My strengths encompass leadership (and its development), operational excellence, a strong commercial acumen, and leading (cultural-) transformations.

My approach begins with a holistic analysis and systematically progresses throughout the organization, enabling me to stimulate growth with a focus on finding a balance between Profit and People Engagement.

My passion for promoting a culture of continuous improvement drives me to implement action plans that drives tangible results.

Let's explore how we can create a corporate culture that places equal emphasis on profitability and employee well-being, and how I can help your organization achieve its goals and unlock its full potential.

Feel free to reach out to me if you want to learn more about my experiences and approach.

#Passion #Leadership #Profit #PeopleEngagement #Autonomy #SelfReliance #Employeewellbeing

"Creating flow in everything you undertake by striking a balance between driving results and empowering people for a better tomorrow."

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