Asaël Akkerman Email & Phone Number

Netherlands

Dubai, Ae

As Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) at Workplaced, I am responsible for driving revenue generation, developing long-term strategies, and leading market intelligence efforts to ensure our platform remains at the forefront of workplace innovation. My role is focused on aligning Workplaced’s vision with actionable plans that meet the evolving needs of hybrid workplaces.With a deep background in workplace strategy, smart building technologies, and SaaS, I bring a holistic approach to shaping the company’s direction. I focus on developing strategies that not only help businesses optimize their physical spaces but also enhance employee productivity and well-being. Additionally, I lead our revenue initiatives, ensuring that our growth is both sustainable and aligned with market opportunities.By leveraging market data and emerging trends, I aim to continuously refine our offerings and ensure Workplaced remains a leader in transforming how organizations approach workplace design and strategy.

Brussels, Be

Urbanite Advisors helps clients embrace new opportunities in a rapidly changing work landscape. As new locations emerge for living and business operations, Urbanite Advisors specializes in rethinking real estate and urban development strategies to meet new ways of working. The role involves leading workplace strategy projects that complement the core activities of Urbanite Advisors, driving innovative solutions and strategic growth.

Antwerp, Flemish Region, Be

ROLE- Leading the global Channel & Alliances team within Spacewell - Globally responsible for creating and maintaining our Partnerships and strategic alliances- Providing thought leadership based on real data through podcasts, whitepapers, keynote deliveries- Go to market based on TAM-SAM-SOM & full portfolio of Spacewell and Nemetschek Group - Focus on Channel, Partner recruitment, Retention, Education & Enablement- Responsible for Channel sales execution (e.i. NRR, ARR, MRR, CAGR) - Leading the team on technical & sales collaboration and joint solution sellingINITIATION PHASE- Hired to establish an indirect Channel and go to market for Spacewell- Conducted thorough market research to identify potential partners- Developed a structured partnership framework, outlining clear objectives & roles- Recruited a global team with diverse competences and a will and drive to succeed- Created a robust training programme to manage and nurture our partners and alliances effectively. - Initiated outreach, fostering relationships with key industry players to build a strong network of partners and alliances.

Chicago, Il, Us

- Hybrid role between Global Occupier Services and Occupier Services EMEA- Workplace Strategy lead Occupier Consulting Netherlands- Sector lead Total Workplace EMEA network representing Netherlands- Occupier Services lead Workplace Netherlands

Chicago, Il, Us

- Leadership team Total Workplace EMEA- EMEA Board Member Project & Development Services - Partnership lead Smart Buildings EMEA with Spacewell

Chicago, Il, Us

Part of the senior leadership team of Strategic Consulting EMEA within Global Occupier Services (GOS). Strategic Consulting works with a truly integrated team of >60 talented professionals across the EMEA region. The team worked within a single P&L and within a single information structure sharing knowledge and best practises to support corporates and occupiers in determining their optimal portfolio footprint, as well as support in where to locate and how to work.Responsible for the Workplace Strategy offering on Continental Europe and managing the delivery of Workplace Strategy and Change Management services. We are determined to make workplaces happier places to be. As a team we've facilitated complex engagements between multiple stakeholders to reach positive outcomes. Loving a challenge; especially trying to get diverse thinking unified to complete goals.

Chicago, Il, Us

Responsible for the Workplace Strategy offering in the Benelux region and managing the delivery of Workplace Strategy and Change Management services. Working within a strong EMEA team of dedicated workplace consultants leveraging knowledge across the EMEA region. We are determined to make workplaces happier places to be. As a team we've facilitated complex engagements between multiple stakeholders to reach positive outcomes. We love a challenge; especially trying to get diverse thinking unified to complete goals.

Chicago, Il, Us

Global Occupier Services (GOS) is set up to serve corporate needs by providing consistent high quality real estate services across their global portfolio. Responsible for starting the Workplace Strategy offering in the Netherlands and managing the delivery of Workplace Strategy and Change Management services. Working within a strong EMEA team of dedicated workplace consultants leveraging knowledge across the EMEA region. We are determined to make workplaces happier places to be. As a team we've facilitated complex engagements between multiple stakeholders to reach positive outcomes. We love a challenge; especially trying to get diverse thinking unified to complete goals.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

When it comes to influencing business performance, the role of workplace strategy in an organisation can help reduce cost, improve productivity and act as a catalyst for staff engagement and creativity. As workplace consultant I consulted JLL’s clients by making them more efficient and profitable by creating an optimum workplace. Achievements - Complete redesign of JLL workplace program including change management- DaVinci Award 2016 winner (JLL internal) with bRIGHT sensor solution- DaVinci Award 2017 nominee (JLL internal) with Intelligent Spatial Model- Winner 2017 EURO-FM thesis contest: Human Centric Roadmap (co-author of model) - Runner-up 2016 EURO-FM thesis contest winner: Workplace supply and demand (co-author of model) Completed projects- Workplace strategy program development for JLL Netherlands- bRIGHT sensor solution development for JLL Netherlands and EMEA scale-up- Key clients: UBER, Coca Cola, bol.com, Nationale Nederlanden, Ballast NedamImpact with clients:- Increases in employee productivity, satisfaction and engagement- Enhanced employee attraction and retention- Improvements in portfolio efficiency and utilization that result in cost reduction- Minimized resistance to change while maximizing team engagement- A process that accelerates and maximizes adoption- Ensures best results and continuous optimization

Utrecht, Utrecht, Nl

In the middle of the financial crisis the vacancy rate in the Dutch real estate sector touched 20% and a group of experts decided it was time to join forces and create a taskforce that focused on turning around that trend by means of high impact and creative solutions, the Building Doctors were born.Coming from diverse backgrounds with experience in facilities management, workplace strategy, tenant representation, valuation and development the group set out to diagnose 'sick' buildings and come up with integrated solutions for our clients.Achievements:- Concept Developer 'Safety Register' the first tool to monitor legislative compliancy on all technical aspects of a real estate object.- 'BLOK', a workplace approach using the MBTI preferences of employees in a design of a workplace (with enbiun)- BOVAG Huis concept realization for BOVAG Netherlands (with enbiun)- Operational management of H-eat.nl (with enbiun)- Strategic Consulting on future proof concept for Yorneo's HQ location in Papenvoort, Drenthe- Development of "Podium" an international platform that links tenants and incentive partners - Development of "Clay Collective" a data driven solution for high traffic locations like Airport Lelystad- Re-development, branding and concepting of Vlaardingenlaan 1 , Amsterdam- Various creative real estate concepts in municipalities of Amsterdam, Groningen and Rotterdam

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nl

As a member of the Dutch leadership team, I was able to design the Services department and further develop it into a managing body. In addition to Services, I was allowed to set up the Real Estate department as a task and subject-level unit within the organization. It was an educational time in which, in addition to a great deal of responsibility, I also had a lot of freedom to develop and shape my vision. Further: - Company restaurant development under own management (700 guests daily) - Management of structural and building-related installations based on NEN2767 - Introduction of housing standards and management frameworks - Manage various large service contracts> 1mio (including cleaning, waste, clothing, furniture) - Management of laws & regulations through Safety Register for Main Location and Northwest region - The originator and introduction of Activity-Related Working

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nl

The Sanquin Blood Bank Northeast region consisted of 8 main locations and a few sub-locations, each with its own service profile and maintenance organization. Partly in-house management and partly outsourced, as a Staff Member I have set up the service and maintenance organization on a project basis and as a Services Team Leader supervised the change process.Further:- E-W-B engineering main contract for Sanquin- Tendering and operationalization of contract- Set up facility manual- Team leader Services a.i.

Utrecht, Nl

At the end of the 1980s, Stork WorkSphere (now Spie Buildings) was a market leader (together with GTI Climate Contract now Engi for long-term maintenance contracts for building-related installations. The NVDO standard (now NEN2767) was set up during these years. These contracts require a more business-like way of thinking and management, which is why I, as a facility engineer, was allowed to learn in a technical environment about how to manage building-related installations and laws and regulations.Further:- Status inspections and multi-year budgets (NVDO and NEN2767)- Risk inventory and maintenance schedules- Operating instructions at installation level- Contract engineering- Work preparation and management service organization Groningen location- Set up NEN3140 management organizations for clients- Regulations concerning building-related technology (including access to NEN3140, 2654, SCIOS)

During my studies I enjoyed working at 'De Cateraars' in Groningen, first as a temporary worker and finally as a responsible Party Manager at various events. At that time, De Cateraars where setting the standard in Hospitality & Experience. A close group of people who all still speak and see each other. We worked for large clients such as:- Gasunie- Fc Groningen- Menzis- NAM Shell- UMCG- Municipality and Province of GroningenActivities consisted of hard work, being ready for each other, taking responsibility as a starting manager and eventually drinking hard as befits a good student.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Executive Mba

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Facilities Management

Associate'S Degree, Hospitality Management

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