Matthijs Zwart

CIO & CISO | manages Innovation | inspires Change

The Randstad, Netherlands

About

I am a senior, experienced IT, Telecom and Media executive. My colleagues describe me as: goal oriented, creative, knowledgeable and decisive. With a good sense of humor too. My communication style is: positive, energizing, clear and open. I enjoy interacting with all levels of seniority, with clients, partners, vendors and colleagues. I believe in leading by example and in getting things done together. I focus on improving team performance as well as coaching individuals to a higher level. Both strategic and hands on. I lead my team in building a shared future vision and translate change into concrete goals and energetic execution.

Experience

  • CIO & CISO at Vitens
    Aug 2017 - Present · 8 yrs 11 mos

    Vitens is the largest drinking water company in the Netherlands. We supply drinking water in the provinces of Friesland, Overijssel, Flevoland, Gelderland, Utrecht and a few municipalities in Drenthe. Nearly 47,000 kilometers of pipeline provides reliable and fresh drinking water to 5.4 million customers. member of the management team, responsible for ICT and information security

  • Lid Cyber Security Raad at Cyber Security Raad
    Jun 2026 - Present · 1 mo

  • Board Member at CIO Platform Nederland
    Nov 2025 - Present · 8 mos

  • Operations Director at AMC Networks
    Sep 2013 - Nov 2016 · 3 yrs 3 mos

    Heading the Operations of the Amsterdam office of AMC International. Responsible for 100+ TV streams played out and delivered to 450 million homes. Also lead the operation of a 3 camera live sports studio, a direct-to-home satellite platform and post pro facility.

  • KPN (14 yrs 9 mos)
    • Director Chain Management Customer Operations
      Aug 2011 - May 2013 · 1 yr 10 mos

      Improving client satisfaction on: online customer journey, field mechanics, helpdesk support and fysical outlets. < Operational Excellence | Change management | Inspiration and Coaching | Crisis Management >

    • Director Innovation & Product management
      Aug 2010 - Aug 2011 · 1 yr 1 mo

      leading strategy, product management and innovation for consumer services on fixed telephony, internet and television. < Innovation | Strategy | Operational Excellence | Product management | Change management | Inspiration and Coaching | Crisis Management >

    • Director Operations and Innovation Telephony
      Jan 2007 - Aug 2010 · 3 yrs 8 mos

      Leading Dutch telephony operations, which include the KPN branded services as well as the white labelled- and operator to operator services.