Huib Sutherland Email & Phone Number

Houten, Utrecht, Netherlands

As Manager Operations of FORTNA International, I oversee all operational activities within the Lifecycle Performance Services (LPS) department, focusing on building a robust, high-performing operational team. Together with a dedicated group of service and residential technicians, planners, job preparators, and service partners, I ensure the seamless delivery of services and drive continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities:- Report directly to the Director of Lifecycle Performance Services. - Oversee the delivery of services to 200 contractual sites globally.- Lead operational residential and service technician teams based in three countries: - The Netherlands: 25 FTE - Poland: 8 FTE - Germany: 8 FTE - Manage job preparation and planning teams (10 FTE). - Develop and implement strategic and tactical plans to achieve departmental objectives. - Achieve consistent annual revenue growth of 30%.

Houten, Utrecht, Netherlands

Manager Technical Service & Helpdesk at Van Riet MHS (currently FORTNA).- Report to Director Lifecycle Performance Services; - Responsible for Technical Field Engineering in The Netherlands (20 FTE), Poland (7 FTE) and Germany (4 FTE) at the end of February 2020; - Responsible for the Tech Support (former Helpdesk) department (6 FTE) at the end of February 2020; - Developing and implementing of departmental strategic goals and tactical plans;- Yearly revenue growth of 30%;- International travel 20%.

Aalsmeer, The Netherlands

Completed a two-year during traineeship as Coördinator Engineering at Ajilon Young Professionals (current Spring Professionals). I performed this traineeship at Royal De Vries Shipbuilding, part of Feadship. Royal De Vries Shipbuilding is with the brand Feadship recognised as the world leader within custom build superyachts.- Reported to the manager engineering;- Responsible for the coordinating, planning and reporting of the engineering activities of all yachts build at Royal De Vries Shipbuilding;- Responsible for engineering budgeting of new build yachts.

Willemstad, Curacao, Dutch Antilles

Manager of 21 commercial real estates (retail and hospitality) and the surrounding areas for the Papagayo Beach Group.- Reported directly to the CEO and CFO- Responsible for the acquisition of new commercial tenants and maintain relationships with existing tenants;- Responsible for several area developments, construction projects and refurbishment projects;- Responsible for the P&L and maintenance of Papagayo Beach Plaza;

Willemstad, Curacao, Dutch Antilles

Developing a department for Support, Maintenance and IT services for the Papagayo Beach Group.- Responsibility for developing one facility and IT department for all Papagayo Beach Group entities. - Supervised the department organization changes- Optimizing and centralizing of the technical and IT operations and service contracts.

Bachelor Of Engineering, Industrial Engineering And Management

Specialization degree; Management & Consultancy: You learn to translate new technologies into practical solutions, like sustainable.

Higher General Secondary Education (Havo), Science, Technology And Economy: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, English And Dutch.