Hester Dekker

Client Side Project Lead for workplace construction- and relocation projects | Guiding companies through workplace changes | Project Management

Zürich Metropolitan Area

About

As a Senior Project Manager for office design & delivery (client side) and office relocation services, I have experience of 20+ successfully executed projects across the EMEA region, from project initiation to move-in and go-live. I enjoy building Project Teams have more than 15 years of experience and I hold a PRINCE2 Foundation certification in project management. I am passionate about creating and delivering office spaces that reflect the client's brand, culture, and values, and that support the well-being, productivity, and collaboration of the employees. I am strong in interfacing across all levels, uniting cross-functional teams to deliver a great result and to develop effective working relationships with stakeholders. I have a keen eye for detail and design, and I am currently pursuing an online certificate in residential interior design. The languages I master are: Dutch, English, French, German and Italian.

Experience

  • Project Manager at ICS Inter-Community School Zurich
    Feb 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 5 mos

  • The Walt Disney Company (26 yrs 4 mos)
    • Sr Manager, Facilities Operations & Construction Projects - EMEA
      2008 - Feb 2024 · 16 yrs 2 mos

      * Experience of 20+ office construction & relocation projects, from Project Initiation to Move In & Go Live. Locations: Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm, Helsinki, Moscow, Warsaw, Budapest, Athens, Istanbul, Tel Aviv, Dubai, Johannesburg. * Sr. Facilities Manager for TWDC Hungary. * Facilities Advisor for TWDC Nordics, Russia, Poland, Turkey, Greece, Israel, Dubai, South-Africa. * Spearheaded the establishment of the Facilities Forum in 2020, initially focused on addressing the impact of COVID-19 on TWDC offices. This initiative has eveolved into a comprehensive EMEA facilties peer-to-peer platform, fostering a strong network and facilitating the exchange of innovative and best practices.

    • Project & Facilities Manager - Europe
      2004 - 2008 · 4 yrs

      * Lead for the office relocation in Moscow and Hungary * Building of Facilities team in both locations * Facility Manager for the offices in the Nordics, Benelux, Russia and Hungary (5 direct reports)

    • Project Coordinator Office Relocations
      Mar 2001 - 2004 · 2 yrs 11 mos

      Responsible for office move logistics & facilities set-up around office constructions: * Disney Channel France * TWDC France * TWDC Belgium * TWDC The Netherlands