Netherlands
Passionate about technology and engineering leadership in manufacturing. Food and beverage, health and nutrition, specialty ingredients, and equipment technology. Benelux and DACH. I spent seventeen years in executive search for manufacturing, followed by a senior commercial role in digital manufacturing and IT solutions for production environments. That combination shapes how I assess.
Manufacturing requires a different kind of leadership today. The roles have expanded in scope and technical complexity. The people qualified to fill them are scarce, in role, and not looking to move. Truly specialised in digital, technology and engineering leadership for food and beverage, health and nutrition, specialty ingredients, and equipment technology manufacturers across the Benelux and DACH region. I am specialized and work across six domains: Automation and Controls, Reliability and Asset Management, Cybersecurity for Production Systems, Digital Manufacturing and Data, Manufacturing and Operational Excellence, and Engineering and Technology Leadership. Executive Search. Search. Interim. Advisory.
Led the Benelux professional services organisation, focused on manufacturing and private-sector clients. Full P&L responsibility across revenue, pipeline, and margin. Drove business development in sustainable manufacturing, smart factory, and IT/OT solutions. Led strategic accounts across automotive, industrial, and high-tech manufacturing, with a particular focus on Japanese multinationals in the region.
Executive Search | Contingent Search | Contract Automation | IT / OT | Smart & Digital Manufacturing | Digital, Technical & Engineering Leadership | CDO CTO Life Sciences | Healthcare | Manufacturing | Food Industry | Information Technology • Spearheaded customer acquisition and relationship management initiatives, leading to a remarkable 300% increase in top-line sales. • Developed and implemented strategies to enhance search and hiring processes, boosting operational efficiency. • Led a dynamic team of sales and talent search consultants to consistently exceed corporate objectives in the Life & Health Science, Manufacturing & Industry, and ICT sectors. Expanded and professionalized in-house talent acquisition for manufacturing-focused organizations across Benelux and Europe, leading executive and senior searches while optimizing digital presence, EVP positioning, direct search capability, and end-to-end hiring processes to compete for scarce leadership talent in modern manufacturing environments
• Served as a member of the board of directors, providing strategic oversight and guidance. • Collaborated with senior executives from the Big Four and industry leaders on key strategic initiatives. • Engaged in discussions around growth and exit strategies to enhance company value.
Executive Search | Contingent Search | Contract Life Sciences | Healthcare | Manufacturing | Food Industry | Chemical Industry | Information Technology Quality & Regulatory | Engineering & Technology | Supply Chain & Procurement | ICT • Spearheaded growth initiatives across the Life Science, Healthcare, Manufacturing & Industry, and ICT sectors, thereby propelling company expansion. • Effectively increased the workforce from 35 to 250 employees within a four-year period, cultivating a collaborative team environment. • Managed sales, operations, and human resources, executing strategic projects that improved overall performance and operational efficiency.