The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands
GENERAL PROFILE Experienced executive and non-executive Director (NED) with Extensive Global Leadership in Finance and Operations across multiple industries, corporate, PE and family owned. As a seasoned CFO/COO with robust commercial and business acumen, I bring a wealth of experience in building and managing global finance and operations functions. I have a proven track record of overseeing and guiding multinational teams, leveraging my strong interpersonal and leadership skills to drive performance and ensure alignment with strategic goals. KEY EXPERTISE: Financial Management: Deep technical competence across all areas, including Treasury, Portfolio Finance, Management Information, Accounting, Economics, IT, Financial Systems Implementation, Risk Management, and Controls. M&A and Strategic Transactions: Extensive experience in managing acquisitions and divestments, with a particular focus on post-transaction integration and separation, ensuring seamless transitions and maximizing value. Strategic and Financial Planning: Proficient in debt and equity financing, strategic planning, investor communications, and restructuring. I have consistently delivered on (Re-)Financing projects, M&A synergies and overseen complex negotiations and governance processes. With a strong drive to achieve results, I am an effective leader who excels in driving strategic growth, managing complex transformations whilst bringing people along, and upholding rigorous governance standards. As a non-executive, I leverage my extensive industry knowledge and strategic insight to provide valuable guidance and oversight in advisory capacities, driving organizational growth and innovation.
Foresco is a leading European player in wooden pallets and packaging solutions. Every day, we support companies in logistics, industry and trade with reliable, sustainable and scalable solutions for transport and storage — from new and used pallets to complex, bespoke packaging.
ACOMO N.V., listed on Euronext and headquartered in the Netherlands, is a business-to-business group active in plant-based food ingredients. The company has established strong positions in five segments: Spices and Nuts, Edible Seeds, Organic, Tea & Food Solutions. Acomo provides market access for suppliers and helps customers navigate regulations through risk management and supply security. The diverse customer base spans food manufacturers, retailers, specialty channels and foodservice companies across global markets. Every day, millions of people enjoy foods enhanced by Acomo's ingredients - often without realizing it. From morning tea and coffee, to nuts and chocolate snacks, the spices in meals and food solution blends in prepared foods. Behind each moment Acomo's leading network is connecting global origins to daily nutrition.
The PP Group (originally a shipping company) consists of seafood businesses and processing companies in the Netherlands, Germany, France, Lithuania, the Faroes, Suriname, British Guiana and Morocco. In addition, the group has shareholdings in, among other countries, the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Ivory Coast and Madagascar. All the parts of the group – each with its own specific knowledge and technology – together contribute to the strength of the whole family business.
CFO / CEO / Non-Executive Director / Commissaris / Raad van Advies / Private Equity / Interim Management
Operations Advisor supporting I Squared Capital’s deal teams across M&A, value creation planning and post‑deal transformations.