About Narrative Partners
Narrative Partners is a strategic communications agency with a small team and a large network, operating from Amsterdam and Lausanne. We combine experience with a sharp, committed, and results-oriented approach.
We quickly immerse ourselves in the issues at hand so that we can determine what is needed: strategy, approach, content, network, and resources.
Practical where possible, strategic where necessary. We don't believe in long meetings, thick reports, or endless presentations, but in listening, asking questions, and taking action. With short lines of communication, clear agreements, and a focus on results.
Narrative Partners doesn't just talk, it provides tailored advice.
Meet our team.
Mischa van de Woestijne, Partner
Mischa studied history, was a researcher at NIOD, and worked as a consultant at Publicis Consultants. After switching to journalism, he made it big at business glossy Quote to become deputy editor-in-chief under Jort Kelder. After a brief career as a magazine publisher, he established himself as an independent communications consultant specializing in financial communications, crisis communications, reputation management, and litigation PR. He is not good at meetings, but is at his sharpest when the pressure reaches boiling point.
Mischa's motto:Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth – MikeTyson
Hans Faber, Partner
Hans was a journalist at Het Financieele Dagblad and de Volkskrant and worked in various communications roles and as a spokesperson at Nike EMEA. He is co-founder and media advisor of Namens de Familie , he has extensive experience in the field of legal public relations. In 2021, Hans was named Communication Professional of the Year by the trade association for communication professionals. He is also the author of several non-fiction and fiction books. Hans is knowledgeable, committed, and calm, no matter how big the challenge.
Hans' motto:Get stuff done –Barack Obama
Kariann Stoltz, Advisor
Kariann studied journalism in Utrecht and has been working for Narrative Partners since 2024. She combines journalistic curiosity in a wide range of topics with the ability to really sink her teeth into subjects. Kariann is also skilled at rolling out social media campaigns and creating impactful content for diverse audiences. She moves effortlessly between different platforms and uses analytics in a targeted way to continuously optimize campaigns.
Kariann's motto:I really think a champion is defined not by their wins but by how they can recover when they fall –Serena Williams
Hank van Dijk, Associate
Hank studied history, was an entrepreneur in the digital industry, and managed advertising and marketing agencies such as TBWA, OMD, and McCann Amsterdam. He developed campaigns for both national and international brands and has specialized in digital communication over the past decade. Hank knows better than anyone how to use data, content, and technology to achieve results and make a lasting impact. He is strategic, analytical, and creative, and has an eye for what really moves people.
Hank's motto:People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.Maya Angelou
Loes Takaya, Associate
Loes studied art history and began her career as a spokesperson for various museums in the capital. She then managed public relations and communications for international brands such as Moooi and Serviceplan before starting her own business in 2021. Loes moves effortlessly across the entire spectrum of (digital) communications and public relations. She combines a concrete approach with smart solutions and always knows how to strike the right tone. In doing so, she keeps an eye on nuance and the client's strategic goal.
Loes' motto:The negative is just as important as the positive– Elsworth Kelly
Working at Narrative Partners
We are always looking for smart, curious people who can think sharply and write clearly. Preferably with an academic background and experience in journalism. People who are not afraid to speak their mind, who follow current events, and who are pleasant to work with.
Do you think you would be a good fit at Narrative Partners? Send us an open application. In addition to your resume, we would like to hear your vision for our agency. What do you think we could do better, refine, or approach differently? And how would you contribute to that?
International network
Narrative Partners operates from offices in Amsterdam and Lausanne and also has a network of partner agencies in Belgium, Germany, Great Britain, Spain, Italy, and France. These are not one-off collaborations, but permanent "partner agencies" with whom we are aligned in terms of content and strategy.
Every country has its own culture, sensitivities, and unwritten rules. That is why we work with experienced professionals who come from the media themselves, have a strong personal network, and know exactly when, how, and with what message journalists and other stakeholders can be approached effectively.