Hans Matthijsse

Value creator and Strategic Advisor & Former CEO | Scaling Brands, Retail & Consumer Platforms | Board | Growth, Turnaround & International Expansion

Greater Dusseldorf Area

About

I help companies scale, transform and unlock growth in complex consumer and retail environments. With more than 30 years of international leadership experience as CEO, Managing Director and Board Member, I have led businesses across consumer goods, retail, food, hospitality and energy-related sectors. Throughout my career, I have been responsible for large-scale operations, complex transformations and growth strategies — from turnaround situations to international expansion. My focus areas include: • Scaling consumer and retail platforms • Driving commercial excellence and profitability • Leading turnaround and transformation programs • Building high-performing teams and organizations • Supporting international expansion and market entry I have worked with well-known brands and organizations such as Nordsee, Center Parcs and Lieken, gaining deep expertise in multi-site operations, franchise models and customer-centric business models. Today, I work as a strategic advisor and board member, supporting companies, investors and founders in unlocking sustainable growth and long-term value creation. I am particularly interested in: • Advisory and board mandates • Private equity value creation projects • Growth and transformation challenges If you are building, scaling or transforming a business in the consumer, retail or hospitality space — feel free to reach out.

Experience

  • Strategic Advisor / Boardmember at ADGENTIC AI
    Mar 2026 - Present · 4 mos

    A new dimension of AI-driven Powerhouse for data- and people-centric digitalisation impacting clients' business creating value beyond.

  • Strategic Business Consultant at The Urban Jungle Project
    Mar 2026 - Present · 4 mos

  • Strategic Advisor at go AVA
    Oct 2025 - Present · 9 mos

  • Strategic Advisor at wingmaite
    Oct 2025 - Present · 9 mos

  • Member of The Supervisory Board at elpix AG
    Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos