Adnan Basaran has established a reputation as an innovator in the field of executive search, with a special focus on matters concerning Diversity and Leadership. With MetisBrown his mission is to help corporations find scarce talent and groom talent into inspirational and transparent leaders. MetisBrown works with a network of Partners and Associates with a strong track record in Onboarding and Learning Services.

Adnan Basaran was born in Deventer, the Netherlands. He studied Commercial Economics at Saxion Hogescholen. He launched his career in 1996 and worked for several years at internationally oriented companies such as KLM and Asiahouse.

His next move was a deliberate step into the world of recruitment. In this field he worked for 15 years, setting up interim management and recruitment divisions at several international organizations, such as Robert Half and Morgan McKinley. From 2009 onwards, he worked as an entrepreneur under the name B&B Associates, where his responsibilities included national and international recruitment assignments at the senior level.

In 2014, Adnan Basaran led the Financial Services practice at NGL International. He primarily focused on advising international financial services institutions and a number of corporates. He has conducted numerous (inter)national searches at banks and insurance companies. Adnan is a strong believer in Diversity and Inclusion and has developed a global network of senior bankers with international backgrounds.