Netherlands
Great architecture doesn't create change. Great architects do. You often see the consequences of today's decisions long before others do. You develop solid architectures, recognise risks early and help shape the future. Yet too often you're invited after the key decisions have already been made. Your ideas don't influence the decisions that matter, while architecture remains on the sidelines—advising rather than influencing, supporting rather than leading. After working with more than 700 architects, I've become convinced that this isn't an architecture problem. It's an Architecture Change Leadership challenge. Tomorrow's architects need more than architectural excellence. They need to build trust, create alignment, influence decisions and lead change. That's why I founded Leading Architects—to help organisations develop Architecture Change Leaders and build Architecture Change Teams through the Leading the Change Framework. Today, I work with organisations through my Leading the Change Training & Coaching Programme, helping architects grow into Architecture Change Leaders and building stronger Architecture Change Teams. Because organisations don't need more architecture. They need architects who can lead change. Curious to learn more? Visit www.leadingarchitects.net or let's connect.
Training and coaching of architects with my Leading the Change program.
WVE brings together the best independent certified business technology architects under one brand, pooling decades of experience to deliver unparalleled value to our clients. Our core value proposition lies in our dedication to Architectural Excellence, prioritizing practical expertise over traditional consulting methods. We specialize in translating strategic visions into tangible outcomes, whether it’s setting a new technology strategy, embarking on ambitious projects, revitalizing existing ones, or navigating mergers and acquisitions.
Lead Architect for transforming De Volksbank to the most customer centric bank of The Netherlands. Designing and implementing new customer centric cloud based digital and data driven capabilities. Transforming commodity banking services. Decomissioning legacy. Leading a team of architects.
As chief architect responsible for defining and implementing the new payments and core banking architecture of Rabobank. Leading a team of architects and engineers, implementing and migrating new business critical core systems based on newest technologies. Integrating the robust and rock solid new core banking and payments infrastructure with digital innovation, like mobile payments, mobile banking, API banking, Fintech integration and blockchain initiatives.