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The People Behind the Mission

AIHR’s strength lies in its people — diverse teams of thinkers, builders, and problem-solvers working together to shape the future of HR. Explore our departments, meet the leaders who guide them, and discover how every team plays a part in making learning happen.

Our Founders

Nando Steenhuis

Nando is driven by a need to build something meaningful and valuable from the ground up. He co-founded AIHR to help thousands of HR professionals worldwide develop modern and relevant HR skills, become better at their day-to-day jobs, and achieve their career goals.

Erik van Vulpen

Erik’s passion for HR upskilling, HR innovation, and digital HR led to the co-creation of AIHR, now the go-to learning hub for thousands of HR professionals to access credible online learning, up-to-date content, and high-quality resources. He’s a globally recognized thought leader in digital and people analytics and a regular speaker on learning and upskilling in HR.

Meet the team

Sales Department

Our Sales team is the bridge between AIHR and our clients — helping individuals and organizations discover how learning can transform their future.

From guiding professionals through their journey with AIHR to building long-term partnerships with global companies, the team combines empathy, expertise, and business acumen.

The department brings together our Admissions Advisors, New and Existing Business Account Executives, Customer Success Managers, and Channel Sales specialists — all working hand in hand to serve both our B2C and B2B clients with care and impact.

People & Culture Department

At AIHR, our People & Culture team is dedicated to creating an exceptional employee experience — from recruitment and onboarding to growth and beyond. The team ensures that every AIHR colleague feels supported, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential.

We focus on building an inclusive, transparent, and inspiring workplace where our values come to life every day. Through thoughtful policies, open feedback, and meaningful connections, we help shape a culture where people thrive and teams succeed together.

Whether it’s supporting career development, fostering strong leadership, or organizing events that bring us closer as a team — we’re here to make AIHR a truly great place to work.