Hidde De Vries is a leading expert in vitality, performance and sustainable energy management, helping individuals and organisations achieve lasting success without sacrificing their wellbeing. As the founder of Recharge360, he has built a reputation for transforming the way people think about energy, resilience and high performance. Drawing on extensive experience in corporate leadership, training and coaching, Hidde has become one of the most sought after motivational speakers in Europe, inspiring audiences to unlock their full potential through practical and evidence based strategies.
Hidde’s career began in business and media, serving as Partner of Summer Media Group and Manager of 4-Season BV. He later joined Google, where he spent several years progressing through increasingly senior commercial and leadership roles. Starting as Google's Online Sales Account Manager, he advanced to Industry Manager and then Senior Industry Manager before becoming Senior Corporate Trainer. In this position, he developed and delivered training programmes for employees and leaders across the organisation. He later became International Vitality Manager for Google, focusing on employee wellbeing, performance and sustainable productivity. During his time at Google, he led a one day training programme for Google’s European Leadership Team in Dublin, further establishing himself as a trusted authority on leadership development and personal effectiveness.
Beyond his corporate achievements, Hidde has gained recognition through a variety of influential roles and media contributions. He is a Partner of Vitaliteitsnetwerk Nederland and hosts the 'Recharge Connect Podcast', where he explores topics related to wellbeing, leadership and performance with expert guests. He has also written as a columnist for RTL, sharing insights on vitality and personal development with a wider audience. Hidde published his acclaimed Recharge methodology in the book 'Recharge in 7 Days', providing readers with a practical framework for improving energy, focus and overall wellbeing. His expertise has been recognised internationally through awards including Top 25 Global Google Trainers and Top 10 Global Google Sales Trainers.
What makes Hidde such an exceptional motivational speaker is his unique combination of real world leadership experience, proven training expertise and deep understanding of human performance. He has worked with an impressive range of organisations including L’Oréal, Nestlé, Peugeot, Ford, Sanoma, PepsiCo, Rituals, DUKE Education and even the Dutch Royal House. Rather than delivering theoretical presentations, Hidde equips audiences with actionable tools that create immediate and lasting impact. His engaging style, practical methodology and personal experience helping leaders and teams perform at their best make him a powerful and inspiring speaker for organisations seeking meaningful change and sustainable success.
