04/08/25

Akira Energy joins AYOP network

We’re pleased to introduce one of our newest members. Akira Energy specializes in supplying qualified onshore and offshore professionals worldwide, with a strong focus on the energy transition. Akira Energy operates in the oil & gas, offshore wind, and CO₂ transport & storage sectors. To learn more about Akira Energy, we spoke with founders Hans Slootweg and Bobby Roosien, and Account Manager Giovanni Rusmanto.

 

Shared Values

Hans Slootweg and Bobby Roosien have known each other for years, from both working in the offshore recruitment industry. After working for various employers, they realized they wanted to approach things differently. Together, they decided to establish Akira Energy. Bobby: “Our strength lies in quality and customized solutions, a conscious choice in a market often dominated by quantity. The name Akira Energy is inspired by the Japanese word for clarity, transparency, and virtue. These core values form the foundation of our working methods and business ethics. They are not just a promise, but our daily practice.”

 

A personal approach

Bobby explains what sets Akira Energy apart: “What makes us unique is that we operate as a true boutique partner. We’d rather present two excellent resumes between which it is difficult to choose, than deliver ten, hoping one is good enough. We’re sharp, efficient, and selective, and we also honestly say ‘no’ if we think another partner is a better fit. Our focus is always on added value, not on volume.” Hans adds: “Our services go far beyond just recruitment. We liaise directly with project managers, contribute to the planning, and visit (offshore) project locations at home and abroad. Because we know all our people personally, we can respond quickly and effectively. For us, it’s not about sending resumes; it’s about providing genuine support at project level, with a focus on quality and added value.”

 

Global work, with a regional focus

Bobby also knew Giovanni Rusmanto from previous employers and is pleased that he has become part of Akira Energy: “Giovanni is ‘the face’ of Akira Energy, the go-to contact for our clients and partners. And we’re very happy with that.” Giovanni explains the clients they serve: “We work specifically for the offshore sector, so everything related to the offshore energy transition. We do this worldwide. Our largest client last year was in Italy, and we’ve also placed people in Spain, India, and the Middle East, for example. But the sales market consists primarily of Dutch clients who operate worldwide.”

 

Clients to be proud of

Hans: “We are proud of the recent contracts we won for TenneT and Porthos. For TenneT, we exclusively handle the deployment of Offshore Client Representatives within the Offshore Wind projects. For Porthos – the European Union’s first CO₂ transport and storage project – we are the sole provider of Offshore HSE professionals. The fact that such leading clients place their trust in us after a thorough tender process underlines the value of our approach. And yes, we are rightly proud of that.”

 

A great networking group

Akira Energy has been a member of AYOP a few months now. Bobby explains why: “We think AYOP is a great networking group. AYOP’s relationships align well with the market in which we operate. By meeting each other and sharing knowledge, new opportunities arise and we can strengthen each other.” Hans adds: “North Holland, and IJmuiden in particular, is an important region within the offshore sector. AYOP is also a lively and fun club. If it had been a stuffy little club, of course we wouldn’t have joined!”