Jef van de Wetering

Managing Director / Country Manager NL | Driving EBITDA Growth | Scaling Service Operations | Workwear & Facility Services

’s-Hertogenbosch, North Brabant, Netherlands

About

Senior executive driven to improve the quality of life for customers and employees through high-performing service organizations. I build and lead teams that combine commercial focus with operational excellence, translating customer needs into scalable solutions that deliver measurable impact. My approach is client-driven, without losing sight of employee engagement and long-term value creation. I believe that real impact starts with understanding, not jumping to solutions, but first identifying what truly drives performance, satisfaction, and retention. Experienced in leading complex service environments, tenders and long term contracts, with a strong focus on EBITDA improvement, customer retention, and operational performance. Known for combining strategic direction with hands-on execution, energy, and a positive, results-oriented mindset.

Experience

  • Country Manager Nederland/ Managing Director at CWS Workwear
    Jun 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 1 mo

    Responsible for a national, multi-site service organization within an international group, with full P&L ownership. Leading cross-functional teams across operations, sales and logistics, driving EBITDA improvement, growth, customer retention and operational excellence. Experienced in managing complex tenders and long-term contracts across industry, FMCG and public sector.

  • General Manager Bureau de Wit onderdeel van Eurofins at Bureau de Wit
    Sep 2020 - Jun 2021 · 10 mos

  • Sodexo (16 yrs 8 mos)
    • Segment Operations Director Government & Universities
      Apr 2018 - Sep 2020 · 2 yrs 6 mos

      Founded in 1966 by Pierre Bellon, Sodexo is the global leader in services that improve Quality of Life, an essential factor in individual and organizational performance. Operating in 80 countries, Sodexo serves 75 million consumers each day through its unique combination of On-site Services, Benefits and Rewards Services and Personal and Home Services. Through its more than 100 services, Sodexo provides clients an integrated offering developed over nearly 50 years of experience: from food services, reception, safety, maintenance and cleaning, to facilities and equipment management; from Meal Pass, Gift Pass and Mobility Pass benefits for employees to in-home assistance and concierge services. Sodexo’s success and performance are founded on its independence, its sustainable business and financial model and its ability to continuously develop and to engage the commitment of its 420,000 employees throughout the world.

    • Segment Operations Director Government
      Sep 2015 - Mar 2018 · 2 yrs 7 mos

    • Segment Directeur Industrie Zuid (Corporate)
      Feb 2012 - Sep 2015 · 3 yrs 8 mos

  • Consultant at Foodstep
    Jan 2001 - Feb 2004 · 3 yrs 2 mos

    Consultancy for the foodservice industry

  • Manager at Hutten Exclusieve Catering
    1998 - 2001 · 3 yrs