Jorgen Vestjens

Chief Operating Officer at Vitam

The Randstad, Netherlands

About

Experienced in food production environment for the airline industry as well as the hopitality industry. Strong operational knowledge, focussed on process development. Well developed financial management knowledge and analytical skills. Managed and led organizational restructurings in order to adapt to new market circumstances. Specialties: General management Operations management Operational Excellence Financial management Restructuring programs Lean Management

Experience

  • Vitam (13 yrs 9 mos)
    • Chief Operations Officer
      Jul 2020 - Present · 6 yrs

      Overall responsable for Vitam's operations in the Netherlands.

    • Interim Chief Executive Officer
      Oct 2024 - Jul 2025 · 10 mos

    • Director Business Catering
      Jan 2017 - Jul 2020 · 3 yrs 7 mos

      Overall responsable for the operational and financial performance for all business catering locations throughout the Netherlands. Also responsible for the commercial performance (new business) related to the business unit business catering.

  • General manager at Nedflex
    Oct 2011 - Sep 2012 · 1 yr

    Overall responsible for merging 3 individual companies into one new organisation and lead the day-to-day business. Develop future growth and improve business efficiency.

  • Operations Director at Sorbon Campus Hospitality / Vitam
    Oct 2009 - Nov 2011 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    As Operations Director responsible for the operation of all 25 facilities of Sorbon and at a later stage the operations from Vitam was added.

  • Business Unit Airport Services at INDIVIDU uitzendbureau
    2008 - Nov 2011 · 3 yrs 11 mos

    Support Individu to kick start their business unit development in the Schiphol area through using the available network and knowledge of Schiphol

  • Operations Director at VITAM Catering
    Sep 2010 - Oct 2011 · 1 yr 2 mos

    Responsible for the operational business of all Vitam's catering business. Throughout the Netherlands Vitam is proving food & beverage services for numerous companies. Responsible for operational & financial performance, quality and hygiene as well as managing the relation with the contractors.