Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
Defines and delivers share-price-sensitive transformations aligned to investor value-creation plans, rooted in over 20 years of successful delivery of high-value strategies recognised internally and in the public domain. Combines strategic and commercial acumen with deep operational transformation skills to translate board intent into implementable change, securing trust from C-suite to frontline through clear, evidence-based thinking and a low-nonsense approach. Unites leadership around concise “strategy-on-a-page” frameworks, builds competitive business models to grow the top line, and establishes governance structures that enable scalability of new and existing entities. Leverages process redesign, cost optimisation, and digital enablement to drive both profitability and the sustainability agenda. A pragmatic and integrative leader who secures alignment under pressure, accelerates cultural adoption of change, and delivers results at pace in complex global environments. Experienced across FTSE multinationals and PE-backed carve-outs, with a track record of delivering value creation and operational excellence in fast-moving, high-stakes contexts.
Partners with PE sponsors and management teams across the full value creation lifecycle — from investment thesis translation and 100-day planning through operational transformation to exit readiness. Runs TMO/IMO from scratch on every assignment, with direct accountability for EBITDA delivery, org design, operating model, and Board reporting. Brings rare depth in carve-out and separation as a distinct value lever: reducing TSA risk, compressing time-to-independence, and protecting the exit multiple where technology is on the critical path. Key assignments listed below (excl ad-hoc consulting and advisory)
Post Merger Integration and Transformation of Culligan & Waterlogic, PE-backed (BDT)
Greenfield carve-out of Unilever to establish global pure-play tea company, PE backed by CVC. 2 bn revenue in 58 companies. • Defined systems landscape and TSA exit schedule to ensure NewCo independence within deal timeline; managed exit from all TSAs within programme • Delivered Value Creation Plan and runbook enabling new omni-channel business model and underpinning operational excellence, Fit to Standard.
Transition as part of strategic divestment of North Sea operations following BASF & LetterOne’s merger in Oil & Gas, carved out “lock, stock, and barrel”