Arjan de Jong

Vice President Information Technology - Applied Medical

Vaassen, Gelderland, Netherlands

About

I am a decisive IT executive with global experience leading enterprise technology, platforms, and transformation. I translate strategy into execution, drive measurable outcomes through technology, and lead teams through complexity with clarity, trust, and accountability. My leadership style is direct and people-first, grounded in strong analytical thinking and clear communication. I operate effectively in complex environments, align diverse stakeholders, and drive sustainable results by balancing operational excellence with long-term vision. Talents (StrengthsFinder – Gallup Assessment): Strategic, Activator, Self-Assurance, Relator, Command, Communication, Arranger, Adaptability.

Experience

  • Applied Medical (5 yrs 4 mos)
    • Vice President IT
      Jan 2026 - Present · 7 mos

    • Senior Director IT
      Jan 2025 - Dec 2025 · 1 yr

    • Director IT
      Apr 2021 - Dec 2024 · 3 yrs 9 mos

  • AWL-Techniek (6 yrs 10 mos)
    • Manager ICT
      Jan 2020 - Mar 2021 · 1 yr 3 mos

    • Program Manager Strategic Programs
      Oct 2017 - Mar 2021 · 3 yrs 6 mos

      Responsible for the AWL Strategic Program realization. The AWL Strategic Projects, together program, have a combined goal to preserve and expand the competitive advantage and create space for further strategic growth. The projects will establish new global standardized processes (including IT systems), coherent Management & Control structures (and matching People & Culture), which results in a decreased cost price, while maintaining quality.

    • Manager ICT & FACILITIES
      Jun 2014 - Apr 2018 · 3 yrs 11 mos

      Responsible for international IT strategy, operations (helpdesk & infrastructure), technical & functional application management and software development. Building the IT team (helpdesk, infrastructure, application management and development) from 2 to 12 FTE, including matching processes (GITC). Realization server virtualization with VMware, VDI with Citrix (for Office workers and 3D engineers), Citrix SD-WAN upon a fully redundant MPLS network and domain consolidation (from 5 domains to 1 group-domain). Introduction and realization of ‘visual management’. Responsible for the introduction of Functional Application Management.

  • Manager ICT at Eurofins Analytico B.V.
    Aug 2010 - May 2014 · 3 yrs 10 mos

    Responsible for ICT operations, ICT improvement projects, One - IT program (replacing of business software), facility management, coach and the Eurofins Academy (improve human capital by training full organization). Direct report to the Managing Director, member of MT. Participant of the Eurofins ScanNed Management Development Program (High Potential).

  • Manager ICT at Feenstra Warmte Totaal Zorg (holding)
    Jun 2008 - Aug 2010 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    Responsible for ICT operations, application management, business software development and ICT improvement projects for Feenstra group. Setup and implementation of ICT budgeting process. (cost saving of 20% on run-cost) Restructuring ICT department and implementation of ICT project management. Direct report to CFO.

  • Manager ICT at Amefa (The 'Apeldoornsche Messenfabriek' - Knife Factory Apeldoorn)
    Nov 2001 - May 2008 · 6 yrs 7 mos

    Responsible for strategic ICT policy, ICT operations and several ICT improvement projects for Amefa group. Project manager selection and implementation of new ERP. Responsible facility management and moving to new Amefa building. Direct report to the Managing Director / Owner, member of MT.