Frans Stofberg
Areas Of Specialty
Frans Stofberg is an internationally experienced HR professional who brings nearly two decades of strategic workforce planning expertise to his role as a recruiting partner with Goodwin Recruiting. His career spans the automotive, aerospace, and tech industries, where he led complex HR initiatives across global organizations. Having lived and worked in multiple countries, Frans offers a rare cross-sector and cross-cultural perspective that adds depth and value to every hiring conversation.
With a strong foundation in engineering functions and skilled trades, Frans has a proven track record of addressing workforce challenges such as skills shortages, talent affordability, and stakeholder alignment. His approach is both analytical and human-centered, drawing from his academic background—an MBA in International HR Management and a Bachelor’s in Military Science—and decades of experience in matrixed, high-performance environments. He is particularly adept at translating business goals into actionable talent strategies that drive results.
After nearly 30 years in large, complex organizations, Frans made a purposeful shift into executive recruiting to have a more direct and personal impact on both clients and candidates. Life as a recruiting partner has been a refreshing change—one that allows him to combine his passion for talent development with his global business insight. Whether advising on technical leadership roles or hard-to-fill skilled positions, Frans thrives on connecting the right people with the right opportunities.
