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Peter van Burgel is CEO of AMS-IX, one of the largest Internet exchange points in the world and Digital Gateway to Europe. Under his leadership, AMS-IX has successfully navigated through the challenges of the changing interconnectivity landscape and is preparing his team for the Internet growth of tomorrow.Van Burgel is a thought leader in the field of the Internet and Internet technology. He is the driving force behind the AMS-IX vision of 'creating a better society through a better Internet' and a vocal proponent for initiatives to make the Internet safer and more sustainable. Additionally, he advocates for preserving the neutrality and independence of the Internet.Van Burgel possesses significant IT expertise, particularly in cybersecurity, digital security, and digital resilience. Furthermore, he has a passion for digital transformation and has successfully guided various major organizations through the transformation process, including the global IT distributor Westcon. At AMS-IX, he is also a successful change manager, establishing a new and agile organization.CAREER HIGHLIGHTS►Leading AMS-IX through the challenges of a rapidly changing Internet with innovation, optimization and growth.►Led digital transformation and SAP implementation spanning 24 countries that future-proofed Westcon-Comstor with a scalable operational model that eclipsed EBIT goals and enhanced customer service.►Expanded KPN’s IT services into outsourcing, enabling the company to soar during a market downturn while adding greater value to cost-conscious customers.►Built a customer-focused IT solutions company from the ground up, steering it to profitability in just one year and acquiring 170 enterprise customers. My experience has afforded me vast international exposure, having led transformation initiatives in North America, Asia Pacific, and EMEA. I speak fluent Dutch, English, and German.I hold a B.Sc. in Computer Architecture and a BA in Marketing from The Hague University of Applied Sciences. I am an invited member of the President’s Institute.CORE STRENGTHSGlobal & IT Business TransformationChange ManagementProfit MaximizationBusiness DevelopmentCustomer-Focused ApproachesP&L AuthorityStrategic Influence & Executive Buy-InProject GovernanceSAP ImplementationsStrategic AlliancesIf you’d like to discuss the ways in which I could help to transform your organization in a leadership capacity, I would welcome your call, email, or connection: pvburgel@kpnmail.nl / +31 625-052-321.
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CeoAms-Ix Feb 2018 - PresentAmsterdam, Nl -
Member Of The Board Of AdvisorsConnect2Trust May 2023 - Present -
Co-Chair Of BoardDinl Feb 2020 - PresentLeidschendam, Nl -
Director Digital Transformation, EmeaWestcon Mar 2014 - Jan 2018Tarrytown, Ny, UsIn this UK-based role, I inherited a stalled and unsupported EMEA digital transformation programme involving an organizational overhaul and complex SAP implementation spanning 24 countries. As a strong connector between technology and business, I was ideally suited to gain leadership buy-in for change to carry the project through. I led the project to completion, securing a stronger future for the company due to its scalability, its leaner nature, and its greater customer orientation. ☆ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS ☆►Launched global outsourced shared service centre in record timing, which significantly improved bottom-line performance►Delivered full SAP suite implementation and comprehensive user training to maximize ROI on investment. Launched E-commerce platform and CRM tool across EMEA with a positive impact on customer self-service and proactive selling, as well as an altogether more agile structure. Quantifiable improvements include:- systematic quoting up 90%- quote accuracy up 50%- order entry time down 20%- online transactions up 15%►Set the derailed project in motion by building trust with key stakeholders and fostering transparency and collaboration. Transferred ownership of the project’s success by redefining governance structure and redirecting P&L responsibility►Protected ongoing operations by devising a full communications plan with both customers and suppliers, solidifying their trust in company’s stability during times of change►Automated VAT calculations, which led to lower A/R collection periods and reduced invoice disputes, thus higher customer service levels☆ EXPERTISE LEVERAGED & STRENGTHENED ☆Change Management |Global Centralization|Business & IT Transformation |Strategic Buy-In |Governance Structure |Risk Management |Customer-Oriented Solutions |Outsourcing |Shared Services Launch |Team Leadership |Strategic Influence |Cross-Functional Collaboration |SAP Implementation |EBIT improvement |8-Digit P&L |Business Process Improvement -
Director Business Development, EmeaWestcon Nov 2013 - Sep 2014Tarrytown, Ny, UsIn this leadership capacity, my mandate was to grow the security business in EMEA while leading a transformation initiative to streamline sales and marketing divisions across 14 countries to create a collaborative, one-team culture. In my role as Chair of the Portfolio Board, I helped to balance and optimize the product mix.As a leader, I grew in my ability to prioritize between new and existing business to maximize performance and strengthened my ability to align the priorities of internal and external stakeholders.☆ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS ☆►Built a European Product Management team that supported local sales and marketing functions across the continent. With a single go-to-market approach, fine-tuned the sales and marketing approach to local requirements.►Launched Palo Alto—a hot new security vendor—across 14 countries, while protecting our account with its #1 competitor Checkpoint. Secured 300+ new partners , yielding 15% top-line growth.►Created a profitable alliance with vendor Juniper that helped us to diversify the business, reaching 10% growth for Juniper in Europe, achieving 100% of new partner targets.☆ EXPERTISE LEVERAGED & STRENGTHENED ☆Global Integration │ Strategic Partnerships │ Portfolio Strategy │ Business Development │ Go-to-Market Strategies │ Revenue Growth │ Cross-Unit Collaboration │ Culture Change │ Stakeholder Management │ Performance Maximization
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Global Director Epm & Sap Project ExecutiveWestcon Feb 2011 - Jan 2014Tarrytown, Ny, UsBased in Tarrytown, NY, I took the helm of a high-visibility project to upgrade an insufficient legacy system—while protecting business continuity. The effort would harmonize operations, e-commerce, and data management across Canada, the U.S., New Zealand, and Singapore. Ultimately, it delivered 15% efficiency gains and unlocked the gateway to global expansion opportunities.This role afforded me solid North American and APAC exposure and strengthened my ability to manage international resources under pressure, navigate ambiguity, and anchor a mid-flight program–successfully managing the leadership transition.☆ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS ☆►Turned an IT-driven, digital transformation project into a business-driven one by revamping project governance and securing leadership support for change. Created a SAP Centre of Excellence (COE), setting forth a new operational model and drove global integration to the process framework within just two months.►Deployed a full SAP suite across North America and APAC which gave greater P&L visibility through standardized data.►Launched a new E-commerce platform and ERP system to encourage customer self-service and establish a new sales channel.☆ EXPERTISE LEVERAGED & STRENGTHENED ☆Executive Buy-In │ Organizational Development │ SAP Implementation │ Digital Innovation │ Business Development │ IT Transformation │ Business Continuity │ Operational Streamlining │ Global Integration │ Business Expansion │ E-Commerce Platforms │ Data Management │ Operational Efficiency │ Project Governance │ Change Management │ ERP Systems
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Director Of Operations And Business Development, EmeaWestcon Jan 2010 - Jun 2011Tarrytown, Ny, UsAs Director of Operations, EMEA, I brought growth focus to the organization following multiple acquisitions that left a hodgepodge of processes and procedures. I was tasked with driving standardization across decentralized countries and—as Portfolio Board Chair—rationalizing the product mix.For the company, I delivered 12% revenue growth with stable profits. As to my own professional development, I gained solid business development expertise in a high-tech market and learned to optimize operations while in full flight. I also learned to say “no” and prioritize more profitable activities.☆ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS ☆►Performed an in-depth analysis of operations across Europe to identify best practices and then instituted them as standard operating procedure in the areas of reporting and license and contract renewals. This led to a dramatic increase in forecasting capabilities and a 15% upturn in renewal rates.►Defined new security processes and procedures for a global SAP project.►Delivered 20% growth in Cisco Security sales and increased customer share of wallet for the company’s primary brands. Partnered with the Comstor division to build business by combining security expertise.►Improved vendor on- and off-boarding and optimized the portfolio—with 15 underperforming vendors eliminated and 2 profitable ones added.☆ EXPERTISE LEVERAGED & STRENGTHENED ☆Best Practices │ Organizational Development │ Business Transformation │ Business Development │ Strategic Alliances │ Portfolio Optimization │ Revenue & Profit Growth │ Project Prioritization
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Business DirectorKpn Bv Apr 2007 - Jan 2010Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, NlMy legacy in this role was to help the company soar during a market downfall while adding value to customers facing financial difficulties. My approach was to expand IT services into outsourcing which led to 10% revenue growth with stable profits and a diversified, crisis-proof revenue stream.I learned to be innovative in the face of crises and to negotiate with large enterprise customers.☆ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS ☆►In response to pressure to reduce prices, offered services that helped customers to lower their internal costs while growing our own revenues and share of wallet.►Sealed the deal on a $1B contract with a high-profile bank that supported the company’s mission-critical goal of building high-speed infrastructure in an economically viable way. The project involved migrating 1300 Dutch bank branches onto the new fibre infrastructure while protecting business operations. ►Launched a white label mobile operator service for a prominent Dutch bank, bringing 25K bank employees and 100K customers as new users.►Increased customer satisfaction from 6 to 8 in ranking by creating a new IT support model and by improving escalation procedures to better handle incidents.►Led a necessary rightsizing of the organization to slash costs.☆ EXPERTISE LEVERAGED & STRENGTHENED ☆Revenue Growth │ Crisis Management │ Strategic Partnerships │ Business Development │ Customer Service │ Reorganizations │ Diversification │ Customer-Oriented Solutions │ Negotiation │ Outsourcing -
Managing Director & Founder2Build4 Jul 2002 - Jan 2007As an entrepreneurially minded executive, I decided to launch my own customer-focused IT solutions company from scratch. I secured initial investment, defined the go-to-market strategy, and then architected the operational infrastructure. I’m proud of rapidly building a solid business with very limited resources, reaching profitable growth within just one year. In this role I learned to cold canvass new customers to develop business and to think strategically with both long- and short-term growth initiatives. ☆ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS ☆►Built a convincing business plan and presented it to investors, obtaining resources to move forward.►Acquired 170 enterprise customers, including an exclusive partnership with Frontrange software and a high-profile contract with the Dutch government agency that involved a core infrastructure upgrade with a 3-year maintenance contract.►Ultimately opted to sell the company, a successfully negotiated deal that protected both employees and customers.☆ EXPERTISE LEVERAGED & STRENGTHENED ☆P&L Responsibility │ Team Leadership │ Business Development │ Business Strategy │ High-Stakes Negotiations │ Mergers & Acquisitions │ Business Valuation │ Investor Relations │ Go-to-Market Strategies │ Startups
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Director Vendor Management & Business Development, EmeaLandis Group Jun 1999 - May 2002My time within this network products and services company afforded me the opportunity to grow in my leadership capabilities while gaining extensive international exposure. It also helped me to sharpen my vendor management and business development capabilities, while learning to be agile in the face of rapidly shifting market circumstances
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Product Marketing ManagerLandis Ict Business Partners 1996 - 1999
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Product ManagerLandis Ict Business Partners 1994 - 1996
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Peter Van Burgel Education Details
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Nyenrode Business UniversityCorporate Governance -
De Haagse Hogeschool / The Hague University Of Applied SciencesMarekting And Computer Architecture
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Oranje Nassau College
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What company does Peter Van Burgel work for?
Peter Van Burgel works for Ams-Ix
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Peter Van Burgel's current role is CEO at AMS-IX.
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What schools did Peter Van Burgel attend?
Peter Van Burgel attended Nyenrode Business University, De Haagse Hogeschool / The Hague University Of Applied Sciences, Oranje Nassau College.
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Peter Van Burgel has skills like Outsourcing, Telecommunications, Go To Market Strategy, Solution Selling, Itil, Change Management, Integration, Erp, Strategy, Cloud Computing, Security, Business Development.
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