Systematic3 Labs: Scalable Tools for Talent and Career Growth

Todor is a Co-Founder & Head of Labs at Systematic3. With nearly a decade of experience in executive search, he has built a reputation for sharp insight at the intersection of financial services and technology. He specializes in trading, quantitative and engineering talent, partnering with hedge funds, market makers, asset managers, (fin)techs and investment banks to connect them with the 0.001% of talent. Previously at Options Group, he built investment, quant, and technology teams for some of the world’s leading financial institutions. Over the years, he honed the ability to decode hiring patterns, reverse-engineer team structures, and anticipate where capital, talent and innovation converge. Today, he leads Labs at Systematic3, blending his executive search expertise with an entrepreneurial background in e-commerce and real estate. This combination of commercial instinct, market intelligence and negotiation experience enables him to innovate and translate complex signals into strategy.

Tim Brinkman brings a unique blend of product development expertise, data-driven innovation, and community leadership to Systematic3. With a background in building and launching digital products, he combines technical depth with an entrepreneurial mindset to turn ideas into tangible impact. As a Product Developer at Renewi, he creates new sustainability solutions using data science to drive both commercial and environmental value. He is also the founder of MoreThanNice.nl and serves as President of the EIT Digital Alumni, representing a global community of innovators across Europe. Tim holds a double MSc in Data Science and Computer Science & Engineering from KTH Royal Institute of Technology and Politecnico di Milano through the prestigious EIT Digital Master School, where he was awarded the Excellent Student Scholarship. At the intersection of technology, sustainability, and entrepreneurship, Tim thrives on developing solutions that not only perform in the market but also contribute to a more sustainable and connected future.

Okke serves as a Senior Advisor to Systematic 3 Executive Search, leveraging his extensive expertise in technology, innovation, and executive leadership to guide the firm's strategic initiatives in talent acquisition for financial services and fintech sectors. His insights support the integration of cutting-edge digital strategies across Systematic 3's pillars, including Executive Search, Labs, and Studios, fostering innovative approaches to career development, market intelligence, and thought leadership. Concurrently, Okke is the Group CIO/COO at Aurelius global, where he oversees start-up activities, M&A due diligence frameworks, enterprise architecture for healthcare assets, portfolio optimization, and innovation initiatives. Prior to joining Aurelius in 2022, he held senior international roles in technology and business management at leading institutions such as ING Bank, ABN AMRO Bank, and Royal Bank of Scotland, spanning retail, private, and investment banking operations. He also served as a Partner at Stalhmarg and Aurelius, investment management and advisory firms focused on health insurance, healthcare, business services, and financial services, and managed his own consulting firm, Samudra BV, providing advisory, change, and program management services. As a seasoned international executive, Okke brings a proven track record in technology, design, innovation, business, and change management. He has led multidisciplinary, multicultural high-performance teams across geographies, delivering complex projects in strategy, governance, organizational design, post-merger integration, technology applications and infrastructure, innovation, sourcing, and compliance. Okke holds a BSc in Electrical and Computer Sciences from IHBO Alkmaar and an MSc in Technology & Society from Eindhoven University of Technology.

Edoardo Bellassai is a market researcher and talent management professional based in Amsterdam, with a proven track record in financial services, compliance, and strategic market intelligence. He has worked with leading organizations including Adyen and bunq, delivering insights on high-value transactions, fraud prevention, ESG performance, and market opportunities across sectors such as fintech, energy, and luxury goods. With expertise in data analysis, market research, and financial risk assessment, Edoardo has supported both high-performance corporate teams and consultancy projects, producing actionable intelligence that drives decision-making. His work has ranged from investigating suspicious financial activity in the luxury sector to delivering ESG performance insights for oil and gas majors, contributing research featured at the World Economic Forum 2024. Previously, Edoardo worked as an analyst at Options Group, supporting EMEA financial services clients through targeted business intelligence, sector mapping, and strategic research. He now applies his combined analytical, investigative, and market strategy skills to executive search in the financial services sector, connecting top talent with high-impact roles. Edoardo holds a Master’s degree in International Public Management and Policy from Erasmus University Rotterdam and a BA in Business Studies from the University of Manchester. Fluent in multiple languages and adept at navigating cross-cultural business environments, he bridges analytical rigor with people-focused talent strategy.