Jan Willem van Houwelingen

Principal Director at Accenture Strategy

Netherlands

About

I believe strategy is more than a plan — it’s a commitment to transform bold ideas into measurable impact. As a Strategy & Consulting leader, I’ve spent my career helping organizations navigate complexity, embrace change, and unlock sustainable growth. My leadership philosophy is simple: clarity, empowerment, and accountability. I lead by creating environments where teams thrive, ideas flourish, and execution is relentless. I’m passionate about future-proofing businesses, leveraging technology and innovation to deliver strategies that endure. Over the years, I’ve partnered with executives across Financial Services and other industries, guiding them through growth strategies, reimagine operating models and business & digital transformations. Whether it’s shaping a vision, driving execution, or elevating commercial results, I bring a balance of strategic foresight and pragmatic delivery. In my current role at Accenture, I'm serving as part of the management team heading our Financial Services practice, with a 18+ year track record in banking and insurance. After obtaining a MSc (ir.) degree in Business Information Technology from the University of Twente, I have completed degrees and programs at INSEAD, the Kellogg School of Management, VU University Amsterdam, and the University of Amsterdam Business School to continue my learning journey.

Experience

  • Accenture (Netherlands)
    • Principal Director
      Dec 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 7 mos

    • Senior Manager, Business Strategy
      Dec 2018 - Nov 2023 · 5 yrs

    • Manager, Business Strategy
      Jan 2016 - Nov 2018 · 2 yrs 11 mos

  • KPMG (Netherlands / Switzerland)
    • Manager
      Oct 2013 - Dec 2015 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    • Senior Consultant
      Oct 2010 - Sep 2013 · 3 yrs

    • Consultant
      Oct 2008 - Sep 2010 · 2 yrs