Joris
CEO - Netherlands - iCEO #84213

Experience

As an entrepreneurial and people-oriented leader with over 25 years of experience in executive and management roles, I have built a broad background in strategy development, organizational transformation, commercial growth and operational optimization. From strategy with hands-on execution. Experience with end user markets as well as distribution markets.

Major Achievements

Start-up and establishment of new business entity from scratch in The Netherlands and turned into an extremely profitable business unit with high value long-term contracts and recurring revenue (from start-up to scale-up). Finally merge all activities which enables the most efficient possible use of company overall product and service package in The Netherlands To develop Strategic Business Plan and go-to-market strategy (C-level approach and engagement in multinationals), overall sales and P&L accountable. Achieved results – (within 3 years): - Total growth # of employees from scratch in 3 years: 56 FTEs - Revenue growth: € 9.7M in 3 years, contracts secured for long term (5-10 years) - Double digit - EBITA: extreme margin growth in short term - Development of target groups and pipeline mainly within high risk industry by C- level approach (CEO, CFO, Board Members and Management level), systematic marketing towards industrial clients, B2B outsourcing market - Successfully achieved QHSE accreditations; ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 and VCA - Signed a Letter of Intent for Public Private Partnership with local authorities - Member of Steering Group Committee/ Advisory Board Further leading business units and companies with span of control between 35 - 250 FTE, Revenue: €5M. - € 65M.

Industry Sector Competencies

Systems Integration

Building & Security Solutions

Engineering

Fire, Safety & Security

Professional Services

Professional Objectives

Function: Managing Director, Sales Director, BU Director, CEO

Sector: Business Services, Building & Security Services, Industry, B2B

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time, part time

Prefered Locations: The Netherlands

Countries Covered

Belgium

Denmark

Netherlands

Operational Competencies

AI strategy (Professional)

ESG & sustainability strategy (Expert)

Technologies to market (Professional)

Business development (Professional)

Acquisition and shadow management (Professional)

New product or service launch (Professional)

Geographical expansion (Professional)

Company rescue or turnaround (Professional)

Close down or sell off (Professional)

Pre or post investment audit (Professional)