Steven van Schilfgaarde

International Non-Executive & Board Advisor

The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands

About

Accomplished Supervisory Board member, CEO and CFO with extensive experience in general management, strategy, corporate finance and business finance in complex international stakeholder environments, including a publicly listed company. Proven track record in turning around established companies and repositioning them into “new” industries through strategic reorientation, digital transformation, change management, pre- and post-merger integration and fundamental cost reductions. Able to perform effectively in complex international and Dutch environments and within capital-intensive, competitive and regulated industries. Proactive, decisive, results-oriented and solution-driven business leader with strong analytical, stakeholder management, communication and interpersonal skills. Strong partner to other (non-)executives, creating insightful analyses and advice focused on long-term value creation. Hands-on, energetic and focused team member who takes responsibility, with a proven track-record in building and developing high-performing teams. Dutch economist with a post-graduate degree in management accounting. Acts consistently and is transparent, open and honest. Quickly earns trust and gains the respect of peers and employees across the organization. Acts at all times in line with company values and is mindful of people’s interests.

Experience

  • Non-Executive Member of the Management Board at MerweOord B.V.
    Sep 2025 - Present · 10 mos

  • Royal FloraHolland (8 yrs 8 mos)
    • Chief Executive Officer
      Jan 2018 - Dec 2024 · 7 yrs

    • Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Member of the Management Board
      May 2016 - Dec 2017 · 1 yr 8 mos

  • Member of the Supervisory Board at LeasePlan Corporation N.V.
    Mar 2016 - May 2024 · 8 yrs 3 mos

    Member of the Supervisory Board, Vice Chair, Chairman of the Audit Committee and member of the Risk Committee, IT & Digital Committee & Appointment Committee

  • Member of the Supervisory Board at KPMG N.V. (The Netherlands)
    May 2015 - Feb 2016 · 10 mos

    Member of the Supervisory Board & Chairman of the Audit & Risk Committee

  • Member of the Board at KPN Company Pension Fund
    Jan 2007 - Jun 2015 · 8 yrs 6 mos

    Member of the Board & Member of the Investment Committee