Jan Willem van Drimmelen

Head of Europe, Global ExCo member | Helping clients operate and invest safely around the world

Amsterdam Area

About

I am Head of Europe and a member of the Global Executive Committee at TMF Group, leading a €350M+ business across 30 jurisdictions. I am responsible for driving growth, shaping M&A strategy, developing talent, and strengthening key client relationships across the region. With over 25 years of experience in the professional services industry, I specialize in scaling private equity-backed businesses, with a strong focus on commercial excellence, operational performance, talent development, and strategic acquisitions. In my career I have partnered with Waterland Private Equity Partners, Blackstone Group, CVC Capital and the Abu Dhabi investment authority. Previously, as Global Chief Commercial Officer at TMF Group, I led the global sales and marketing organization across 86 jurisdictions, delivering consistent double-digit organic revenue growth. My career has been centered on partnering with private equity firms and multinational clients, fostering collaboration, and enabling organizations to succeed in complex international environments.

Experience

  • TMF Group (Full-time · 5 yrs 10 mos)
    • Head of Europe, Member of Group Executive Committee
      Nov 2024 - Present · 1 yr 8 mos

    • Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), Member of Group Executive Committee
      May 2021 - Jan 2025 · 3 yrs 9 mos

    • Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) & Head of North America, Member of Group Executive Committee
      May 2021 - May 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Partner & Co-Founder at Create Capital
    Aug 2019 - Jul 2020 · 1 yr

    Based in Amsterdam, Create Capital focuses on helping small and medium-sized companies headquartered in the Netherlands reach their full potential – not just through providing capital but also through sharing operational experience.

  • Intertrust Group (12 yrs 2 mos)
    • Global Head of Corporate Clients - Intertrust Group
      Sep 2017 - Jul 2019 · 1 yr 11 mos

    • Global Head of Sales - Intertrust Group
      Jul 2013 - Dec 2017 · 4 yrs 6 mos

    • Managing Director, Intertrust - North America
      May 2009 - Jun 2013 · 4 yrs 2 mos

  • Associate, Structured Products at Van Lanschot Kempen Investment Banking
    Jul 2006 - Jun 2007 · 1 yr

  • Associate, Tax Department at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
    Dec 2003 - Jun 2006 · 2 yrs 7 mos