Martijn
COO/Managing Director - Netherlands - iCEO #97589

Experience

Energetic General Manager, more than 25 years of experience in the software industry. Strong in defining a vision and strategy, right market proposition. Great execution power to deliver the strategy, build high performance teams, identify, challenge and grow potentials. Can do mentality, analytical, people-oriented, organizing, results-oriented, strategic thinker, with humor.

Major Achievements

Lead a team of 700 employees, responsible for generating 110 million revenue (started with 10m) and a yearly growth of 19% by 8% organic growth and 11% acquired growth. Leading, coaching and developing a portfolio of 23 Vertical Market Software Business Units in The Netherlands, Spain, UK and Ireland and leading a M&A team to realize acquisitions. Executed 12 acquisitions, fixed the profitability and growth of the BU’s (companies) by sharing best practises between existing and new companies. Introduced a Learning & Development program to train Directors, Managers and technical specialists.

Industry Sector Competencies

IT/Computer Hardware

Software

Systems Integration

Private Equity

Public Sector

Professional Objectives

Function: Interim, turn arounds

Sector: Software

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: No

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time, part time, coaching on demand

Prefered Locations: Netherlands, Spain

Additional Professional Interests

Operational coaching on demand

Countries Covered

Netherlands

Spain

UK

Operational Competencies

Business development (Expert)

Acquisition and shadow management (Professional)

New product or service launch (Professional)

Geographical expansion (Expert)

Company rescue or turnaround (Professional)

Pre or post investment audit (Expert)