Raised as an entrepreneur, grown as an executive
I grew up in a family of entrepreneurs, where taking responsibility and doing what needs to be done come naturally. I combine that practical foundation with over twenty years of experience in complex organisations, in executive and change roles.
My value is not tied to one sector: the challenge, the organisation and the people matter more than the industry.
How I lead
My style depends on the situation. In a crisis or under time pressure, I set clear boundaries and speed up decisions. In times of change, I actively involve colleagues and partners, because buy-in is what makes results last.
I lead by example, roll up my sleeves and place responsibility as low in the organisation as possible. It all starts with a one-page plan.
- Quick to get to the core
- Calm, direction and structure
- Connecting interests
- Results-driven
- Persistent and decisive
- Honest and direct
Career
- 2025–present
- Rivier B.V. Interim Managing Director
- 2022–present
- Ease2pay N.V. Supervisory Board Member
- 2004–present
- TweeM Owner and interim director
- 2022–2024
- 9292 travel information group Interim Director Finance & Operations
- 2021
- International manufacturer Interim Lead Business Recovery
- 2020–2021
- NS ComIT Interim Programme Manager, Reizigersaanbod 2.0
- 2019–2020
- Pon Mobility Services & Retail Interim Programme Manager, MaaS pilot
- 2018–2019
- 9292 travel information group Interim Director Finance & Operations
- 2011–2017
- NS (Dutch Railways) Interim project and programme management
- 2004–2019
- Melis Logistics Interim Manager / Adviser to the CEO
- 2000–present
- Various organisations Project and interim rolesAssignments through TweeM for clients including BKR Tiel, Eromes, Philips Design, NXP, Energy Capital Management, Heineken International, FCTB, Macaw, NCRV, Melis International Transport and Fysiotherapie Ter Horst.
- 1998–2000
- Schiphol Group General Management Trainee / Operational Manager Passengers
Education and languages
- 2023
- Erasmus University Executive Programme for Supervisory Board Members
- 2022
- Gladwell Academy Leading SAFe
- 2000–2001
- Newcademy Internet Master Class
- 1995
- Michigan State University MBA Marketing Summer Courses
- 1991–1997
- Erasmus University Rotterdam Business Economics
- 1985–1991
- Stedelijk Gymnasium Arnhem Gymnasium (pre-university), α & β
Dutch (native), English (good), German (fair).
Shall we talk?
I'm happy to talk, and I'll make sure there's a good cup of coffee. Call or email me directly.