▫ Margie Zaaijer

Strategic Executive Leader | Digital & Business Strategy | Complex Transformations | Innovation & Growth | Financial Services (Secured & Unsecured) | Lateral Thinking & Problem Solving | Open to Board Roles

The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands

About

I am a stakeholder-focused executive leader with a proven track record of delivering successful turnarounds, complex transformations, and the integration and enhancement of both digital and business platforms. My approach centers on continuous optimization, innovation and growth, with a focus on bridging gaps between business objectives and client needs. I specialize in creating strategic partnerships, fostering cross-functional collaboration and empowering talent. I take pride in leading, coaching, and motivating teams to achieve organizational goals and individual aspirations efficiently and effectively. I am committed to ongoing personal and professional development, constantly striving to enhance my leadership capabilities. Areas of Expertise: • Digital & business strategy, transformation and Innovation • Financial Services (including credit scoring, secured & unsecured loans, special servicing, debt purchase, real estate owned, and credit management) • In-depth expertise in financial servicing platforms, with a strong understanding of mid-office and back-office systems across multiple asset classes • Lateral thinking & problem-solving • Talent acquisition & team building • Strategic partnership development and management • Implementation & delivery • Communicating with impact Overview of previous employers: 2023 - 2025 Quion B.V. 2020 - 2023 Arrow Global Group PLC 2018 - 2023 Vesting Finance B.V. (an Arrow Global Group PLC company) 2015 - 2018 Geldshop Groep B.V. 2014 - 2015 Program Management -Transformation & Innovation MRG/180 2011 - 2014 CMIS B.V. 1999 - 2011 Cannock Chase B.V. 1997 - 1999 AMS B.V. 1996 - 1997 KPN B.V. 1995 - 1996 JSI Art Fix Systems B.V. 1994 - 1995 Frederic R. Harris B.V. 1993 - 1994 NCH 1992 - 1993 Rijnhaave Automatisering / Rijnhaave IT 1991 - 1992 Ministry of Agriculture

Experience

  • Caregiving at Career Break
    Oct 2025 - Present · 10 mos

    Carreer break to provide family care

  • Director of Implementations at Quion
    Jun 2023 - Sep 2025 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    Leveraging strong leadership and analytical skills to: • Lead and implement strategic high-priority projects and programs • Advise the executive board on effective mitigation strategies • Coordinate initiatives to reduce possible incidents and improve mitigation strategies • Drive strategic initiatives to enhance operational quality and performance Managed Mortgage Origination & Discharge Joint and Several Liability on an interim basis (7 months) to ensure continuity and efficiency.

  • Country Head Change & DevOps at Vesting Finance
    Apr 2021 - Jan 2023 · 1 yr 10 mos

    Utilizing strong leadership, transformation, and innovation skills to: • Lead and drive strategic organizational transformations • Oversee strategic planning and execution to align with organizational goals • Develop and execute change management and DevOps strategies • Lead initiatives to enhance the quality and performance of change management and DevOps • Facilitate smooth adoption of change across teams and processes • Build organizational resilience during periods of transition • Drive continuous improvements to optimize processes and outcomes • Provide backup/interim ITO leadership to ensure operational continuity and efficiency • Manage and cultivate strong relationships with clients and suppliers, ensuring collaborative success • Oversee client change management initiatives, ensuring seamless transitions and satisfaction • Actively monitor and improve client satisfaction through proactive engagement and feedback loops Member of Executive Senior Leadership Team Chair of Portfolio Board

  • Senior Group Lead Strategic Change at Arrow Global Group Plc
    Apr 2020 - Jan 2023 · 2 yrs 10 mos

    Advisor to the Executive Committee and local boards Developing and advising on strategic change initiatives for both business and IT for Group and local teams Senior SME secured & unsecured servicing, special servicing, collections, real estate owned and debt purchase.

  • Senior Manager Transformation & Programs Secured Servicing / Deputy Director Secured Servicing at Vesting Finance
    Apr 2018 - Jul 2020 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    Vesting Finance is part of Arrow Global Group plc. Member of executive management team Secured Servicing (VFSS). Chair of VFSS portfolio board. Restructuring and building secured servicing business.