As the Group Chief Product & Technology Officer at Sogelink, a leading force in construction technology, I'm at the forefront of the digital transformation in the global construction sector. Sogelink is committed to igniting a smarter, safer, and more sustainable future for the built environment through our innovative and user-friendly solutions. We're not just adapting to the future, we're creating it, leveraging the power of data and location intelligence to redefine construction as we know it. Alongside our dedicated team of ~700 professionals across Europe, I'm actively working to solve our customers' biggest challenges.• Reengineered Software Engineering & Product teams (250+ members) into a powerhouse, significantly boosting cross-portfolio productivity and innovation.• Orchestrated the development and execution of a groundbreaking product vision and bundling strategy, solidifying market leadership in key product domains.• Fostered an engineering culture centered on excellence, markedly enhancing team output and quality and cross-functional collaboration.• Directed the technological integration for multiple acquisitions, leading to enhanced operational synergy and process streamlining.• Redefined the firm’s technological strategy to align with acquisitive tech stacks and organization strategy, creating manageability and improving innovation. .• Supported a highly successful exit, culminating in a transaction exceeding 1 billion euros

With location intelligence, the Sogelink provides valuable insights that are needed to successfully meet the challenges of urbanisation, mobility, energy transition and climate change.• Heading our Software Engineering & Product teams (85+) • Integrate acquired companies on a technological level and brining up to level• Set new vision for how technology will be (re-used) in the company• Maintaining and further developing the engineering culture at the company, while growing the team further – first CTO at the company• Coordination of Engineering and Product, developing and designing teams

• Managed global Software Development teams (Netherlands, India, Belarus, 100FTE), notably reducing escalations after new software releases and enhancing overall product quality.• Spearheaded the expansion of the Salesforce product team, significantly elevating product capabilities and customer satisfaction.• Implemented advanced development methodologies, drastically reducing critical bugs and accelerating the development cycle.

➤ Led the growth and operational scaling of Mainland Europe and India offices, maintaining high service levels.➤ Cultivated a values-driven organizational culture, achieving high employee satisfaction and reduced staff turnover.➤ Critical decision-making in crisis scenarios, ensuring business continuity and effective problem-solving.

➤ Transitioned from consultancy to project-based solutions, boosting segment profitability and client satisfaction.➤ Initiated the company's entry into the IoT market, securing major contracts and establishing a new revenue stream.➤ Overhauled the Software Maintenance department, improving customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

➤ Led turnaround projects for departments and projects in crisis across various large corporations and multinationals, with successful interventions in 6-12 month periods.➤ Managed the development and migration of new critical data centre infrastructure systems at Careyn, transitioning 16,000 users and overseeing a €5 million budget, achieving an estimated annual saving of €10 million.➤ Conducted multiple strategic consulting projects for Imtech Group, focusing on vision, strategy, and roadmap based on market analysis and company performance.➤ Reorganized two ICT departments at Alliade Healthcare, each with 10 FTEs, enhancing efficiency and implementing new work processes.➤ Supervised the migration of 11,000 users at Alliade Healthcare to a unified ICT platform, managing a budget of approximately €3 million and a team of over 60 members.➤ Developed a new commercial proposition for large end-customers at Imtech ICT, laying the foundation for a new department.➤ Executed a customer retention strategy for two strategic Imtech ICT customers, preserving contracts worth over €10 million annually.➤ Managed the outsourcing of ICT services from IBM to Imtech for Essent, ensuring a smooth transition of third-party services.

o Chairman of Supervisory Board, which guides Management Board of STAR in long term strategy. o Manage many different stakeholders and primary contactperson of Chairman of the Management Boardo Chair a group of 12 Supervisory Board members

• Overall Responsible for a large study association (5.500 members) and 1.5 Mio turnover• Managed a full-time team of 9 people and organization with 270 volunteers

➤ Led projects at Radio Holland Netherlands B.V. to enhance and optimize the Supply Chain of the Radio Holland Group across 61 international branches.➤ Managed field service management software projects for 1,000 engineers, Corporate Social Responsibility / ISO 14001 initiatives, and new performance contract types at Imtech Building Services B.V.➤ Developed the Division Strategy Plan for Imtech Building Services for 2011-2015, outlining future growth and operational excellence strategies.➤ Created a comprehensive purchasing strategy for the Imtech Group's transportation needs, covering 80 companies, and negotiated a new frame agreement with a 4PL provider.➤ Completed a 12-week intensive management development training program, focusing on leadership and strategic management skills enhancement.

➤ Delivered comprehensive Economics lessons to two groups of high school students, each comprising 15 students, focusing on fundamental concepts and their practical applications.➤ Developed and implemented engaging teaching methods and materials to facilitate a deeper understanding of economic theories and principles.➤ Fostered a collaborative and interactive classroom environment, encouraging student participation and group discussions on relevant economic topics.➤ Provided individual support and guidance to students, addressing diverse learning needs and promoting academic success.

➤ Successfully launched and managed an online wholesale healthcare product business, achieving a turnover of 80K in the first year.➤ Designed and developed the company's website and webshop, creating a user-friendly and efficient online shopping experience.➤ Handled all facets of the business, including accounting, marketing, customer service, and warehousing, demonstrating strong multi-disciplinary leadership.➤ Implemented effective marketing strategies, driving online traffic and sales growth through targeted campaigns and digital advertising.➤ Managed customer relationships, ensuring high levels of satisfaction through responsive support and service excellence.➤ Oversaw inventory and warehousing operations, optimizing stock levels and order fulfillment processes for maximum efficiency.

➤ Pioneered the implementation of webcasts as a supplement to the educational system, exploring innovative methods to enhance digital learning.➤ Developed cost-effective and efficient recording techniques, significantly expanding the accessibility and distribution of webcasts.➤ Engineered and managed the website (webcast.rsm.nl) dedicated to webcast distribution, ensuring user-friendly access and a broad reach.➤ Orchestrated the entire production process of webcasts, successfully reaching approximately 3,000 students and enriching their educational experience.➤ Collaborated with educational staff to integrate webcasts into the curriculum, bridging the gap between traditional and digital learning environments.