Netherlands
I help founders, leaders and leadership teams in growing businesses diagnose hidden structural friction before it turns into stalled execution, decision drag, or leadership overload. My work focuses on the structural causes beneath visible problems: friction, unclear decisions, overloaded leadership, stalled execution, and systems that no longer support the outcomes they were meant to produce. Through strategic reflection, organizational diagnosis, and systems thinking, I help people see what is really happening, clarify root causes, and move toward more coherent action. I am especially drawn to situations where nothing is obviously broken, yet the system keeps absorbing more energy than it gives back. These are often environments with competing priorities, fragmented teams, hidden tensions, and well-intended patterns that quietly undermine progress. What I bring: - Clarity without oversimplification - Integration across disciplines and perspectives - Calm authority in moments of uncertainty - A bias toward small, meaningful shifts that compound over time My background spans global corporate leadership, data-informed decision-making, and deep ongoing study in strategy, leadership, teaming, and systems change. I work at the intersection of strategy, leadership, systems thinking, and human behavior. I also care deeply about the human side of performance: helping individuals become more effective, grounded, and intentional while helping the systems around them regain coherence, connection, and purpose. I believe progress does not come from louder answers or more activity, but from better questions, clearer signals, and leadership designed around how humans and systems actually work. Follow for thinking, reflection, and signal over noise.
I advise Nexus Recognita on strategy, systems design, and leadership development. My focus is on strengthening decision-making architectures, shaping high-performing team models, and translating behavioral science into practical tools for cancer care departments. I support the founder in strategy refinement, program development, and positioning Nexus Recognita as a leader in team excellence and human-centered innovation across European cancer care.
Developed and led a high-performing global Inside Sales team, managing strategic relationships with top-tier key accounts, including Siemens, while playing a key role in the successful integration of IXYS into Littelfuse. Key contributions: Built and led a global Inside Sales team of 4, each managing a strategic global key account, facilitating presales activities, fostering collaboration, structured account planning, and consistent pipeline growth. Personally managed Inside Sales activities for the Siemens global account, partnering closely with the Key Account Manager to align strategies, unlock sales growth, and identify new revenue opportunities. Designed and implemented data-driven reporting and forecasting tools (Excel, Power BI), improving accuracy and enabling informed decision-making for multi-million-euro accounts. Acted as a strategic liaison between clients and internal teams (Sales, Engineering, Operations), translating complex requirements into actionable solutions. Contributed to the IXYS–Littelfuse integration project, harmonizing inside sales processes, aligning CRM systems, and creating unified account management frameworks. Supported change management and communication to ensure smooth adoption of new processes and minimal client disruption.
Led and developed a 6-member European Customer Service team, managing the full customer service cycle from order intake to post-sales support for a diverse B2B client base in the semiconductor industry. Key contributions: Directed end-to-end customer service operations across Europe, ensuring seamless order management, timely delivery, and top-tier customer satisfaction for key accounts. Implemented a paperless office in 2016, streamlining workflows, reducing processing time, and increasing efficiency, becoming a benchmark for other departments. Optimized processes and introduced structured KPIs, improving response times and accuracy in complex order handling. Collaborated closely with Sales, Logistics, and Production to resolve escalations and deliver customized solutions for clients worldwide. Mentored and coached a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and proactive problem-solving. Prepared the department for post-acquisition integration, ensuring system compatibility and a smooth transition to Littelfuse processes.