Amersfoort, Utrecht, Netherlands
When things don't work as well as intended ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ป ๐๐ถ๐บ๐ฝ๐น๐ ๐ฏ๐ฒ ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ, ๐ ๐ต๐ฒ๐น๐ฝ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐บ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ด๐ฎ๐ป๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ ๐ถ๐บ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ฒ flow and results. By connecting people, ideas and structures, I create movement and growth. This leads to better collaboration, stronger focus, and ultimately improved results and customer value. I work as a ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐๐ถ๐๐ผ๐ฟ, ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ต, and in ๐ถ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐บ ๐ฟ๐ผ๐น๐ฒ๐ where I take responsibility for teams, departments, or transformations. With 25+ years of experience in complex, often technology-driven environments, I have evolved from IT delivery roles into leadership roles focused on transformation, team development and organizational performance. I have led and supported organizations in: โข strengthening teams and leadership โข improving collaboration and ways of working โข improving predictability and performance in complex environments ๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ผ ๐๐ฒ๐ฒ ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ป๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ป๐ป๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ป๐ผ๐ ๐ฎ๐น๐๐ฎ๐๐ ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ ๐๐ถ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ป ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ด๐ฎ๐ป๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐บ๐๐ฒ๐น๐๐ฒ๐, ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐บ๐ฎ๐ธ๐ฒ ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐บ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐น ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ. My style is energetic, direct and people-oriented. I combine analytical thinking with creativity and a strong awareness of team dynamics, ๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ป๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ผ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ ๐ณ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐น ๐๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ป, ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฝ ๐๐ฝ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ถ๐ฟ ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐๐. Independent advisor, coach and interim lead. Selectively open to long-term leadership roles where I can make meaningful impact. โ ๐๐๐๐ฐ๐ต ๐๐๐บ๐บ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐น๐ผ๐ โ Als het schuurt รณf beter kan, help ik teams en organisaties naar meer flow en resultaat. Door mensen, ideeรซn en structuren met elkaar te verbinden, creรซer ik beweging en groei. Dat zie je terug in betere samenwerking, meer focus en sterkere resultaten en klantwaarde. Ik werk als adviseur, coach en in interim rollen waarin ik verantwoordelijkheid neem voor teams, afdelingen of transformaties. Ik zie vaak verbanden en patronen die in organisaties zelf lastig zichtbaar zijn, en maak ze concreet en werkbaar โ met als doel het weer simpel, scherp en effectief te maken. Ondernemer en actief als zelfstandig adviseur, coach en interim lead. Selectief open voor een langdurige leiderschapsrol waar impact, context en ambitie samenkomen.
Working as an independent interim lead and advisor, I support teams and organizations in improving flow, focus and results in complex, changing environments. I typically step in when things start to feel stuck or can simply be better โ bringing structure, clarity and momentum across teams and departments. My work sits at the intersection of people, process and technology, combining leadership, coaching and practical improvements in ways of working. Typical scope of my work: โข Leading teams or departments in transformation contexts โข Strengthening leadership, collaboration and team effectiveness โข Improving ways of working, planning and delivery structures โข Bringing focus, alignment and momentum in complex environments
Co-founder of Entalis, a consultancy focused on organizational development, team performance and Agile transformation. Worked with organizations across sectors including financial services, telecom, government and industry, supporting them in improving collaboration, structure and delivery in complex, technology-driven environments. Key contributions: โข Led and delivered transformation and organizational development initiatives across multiple clients โข Strengthened team performance, collaboration and ways of working within technology and business domains โข Designed and facilitated workshops and programs on Agile working, leadership and team development โข Supported organizations in adopting new ways of working and improving overall effectiveness Selected engagements: โข EuroCCP โ introduced Agile ways of working and contributed to a new technology organization setup โข De Nederlandsche Bank โ facilitated workshops on Agile working and collaboration โข ABN AMRO โ involved in Agile transformation within a large IT program โข Rabobank โ supported team development and placement of Agile professionals
Supported the development of a new strategic vision for a primary care center, bringing structure, focus and alignment in a multi-stakeholder environment. Worked with leadership and key stakeholders to: โข Translate ideas into a clear and actionable vision โข Structure the process from concept to decision-making โข Align stakeholders and create focus and momentum โข Support prioritization and strategic choices This assignment required balancing different perspectives and guiding the organization towards a shared direction.
Acting lead of the Global People & Culture team at SHV Energy (HQ, international context), during a period of organizational change and development. Led and supported a global HR team, focusing on strengthening team performance, structure and collaboration. Key contributions: โข Strengthened team structure, planning and prioritization (introducing more clarity and focus) โข Implemented performance and improvement initiatives across the People & Culture domain โข Advised on improving the HR-IT delivery approach, helping to create more effective collaboration and ways of working between HR and IT teams โข Supported team development, onboarding and overall team effectiveness
Led transformation efforts within the HR-IT domain at Nederlandse Spoorwegen, initially engaged as Scrum Master / RTE and evolving into a broader transformation role. Initiated and designed a transformation approach for the domain, including setting up and leading a dedicated change team, working closely with department leadership to improve structure, collaboration and delivery across multiple teams. Key contributions: โข Strengthened collaboration and alignment across multiple HR-IT teams, improving overall domain effectiveness โข Redesigned quarterly planning and prioritization, introducing more structure, transparency and focus โข Introduced a goal-setting approach combining department objectives with team-driven goals, increasing ownership and alignment โข Coached multiple scrum teams and supported leadership in improving team performance and ways of working โข Facilitated team and domain-level sessions to address complex organizational and collaboration dynamics