Ron De Ruiter Email & Phone Number

Amsterdam Area

Amstelveen, North Holland, Netherlands

• Founded and managed Globalinternet. Successfully scaled the business to serve a global market, establishing Globalinternet as a leader in the industry• Founded and managed FRE Property Development Ltd., a real estate company based in the UK, focusing on property development.• Founded and managed BellHayes, an independent consultancy firm specializing in telecommunications solutions for large and multinational corporations• Actively managing and optimizing a diverse investment portfolio, including real estate, tech startups, and sustainability-driven companies.• Developed expertise in strategic financial management, risk assessment, and growth-driven decision-making.• Built and sustained a strong network of business contacts and investment partners.• Provide staretgic consultancy and advise to start ups and scale ups

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

Founded Globalinternet and grew the company to approximately 80 staff with offices in Amsterdam, the Philippines, and Brazil. Globalinternet became the first and largest global internet service provider, offering over 4,000 broadband services across 247 countries and islands worldwide. Successfully scaled the business to serve a global market, establishing Globalinternet as a leader in the industry.• Visionary Leadership: Developed and executed a comprehensive business strategy that propelled Globalinternet to become an industry leader, recognized for its innovative approach to broadband services.• Award-Winning Growth: Achieved the FD Gazellen Awards in 2017, the Gouden Gazelle in the medium-sized business category, reflecting exceptional revenue growth and market presence.• Strategic Partnerships: Cultivated and negotiated global partnerships, enhancing service offerings and ensuring optimal value for clients through tailored solutions.• Operational Excellence: Streamlined operations and procurement processes, leading to improved efficiency and reliable access to services, particularly in underserved markets.• Customer-Centric Focus: Fostered a culture of excellence in customer service, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and retention through a user-friendly platform and competitive pricing strategies.

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

Led and restructured the Carrier Relations department, overseeing global telecom procurement and reporting directly to the CEO. Responsible for building and maintaining strategic relationships with global telecommunications carriers and service providers, including those offering local access, internet access, Ethernet, MPLS VPN, and hardware solutions.• Strategic Oversight: Led the restructuring of the Carrier Relations department, aligning operations with corporate goals and enhancing overall efficiency.• Global Telecom Procurement: Managed global procurement strategies, optimizing vendor selection processes and negotiating favorable contracts with telecommunications carriers.• Relationship Management: Cultivated and maintained strategic partnerships with key global telecommunications providers, ensuring high-quality service delivery and support.• Performance Optimization: Implemented metrics and performance indicators to assess and enhance procurement processes and carrier relationships.• Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborated with internal teams, including finance and operations, to ensure alignment and integration of procurement strategies with business objectives.• Market Analysis: Conducted thorough market research to identify emerging trends and opportunities in telecommunications, driving informed decision-making.• P&L Accountability: Oversaw the budget for the Carrier Relations department, managing financial performance and driving cost efficiencies.• Innovation Implementation: Championed initiatives to introduce innovative telecommunications solutions, enhancing service offerings and competitive advantage.• Risk Management: Identified and mitigated risks associated with vendor relationships and procurement activities, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Leiden

Founded and led BellHayes, an independent consultancy firm specializing in telecommunications solutions for large and multinational corporations. BellHayes provided comprehensive support across a range of services, from financial and technical analyses of existing telecom infrastructures and contracts, to vendor selection, service implementation, and complex Voice over IP (VoIP) system migrations.• Strategic Leadership: Led the vision and strategic direction of BellHayes, positioning the company as a trusted advisor in telecommunications consultancy.• Business Development: Spearheaded initiatives to identify and capture new business opportunities, resulting in substantial revenue growth.• Operational Excellence: Streamlined operations and processes within the consultancy, enhancing efficiency and service delivery for clients.• Team Leadership: Built, mentored, and managed a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement..

The Hague

Lead the initiation, development, implementation and roll out of both a national and an international Ethernet service portfolio. Under my supervision, KPN became one of the European market leaders in Ethernet deployment.

The Hague Area, Netherlands

Responsible for the development, roll out and management of the international VPN portfolio of KPN. Services include IP-VPN, MPLS VPN, ATM and Frame Relay. Successfull introduction of complete network services portfolio in addition to a significant revenue base. Strategic sales support

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

Champion activities related to IPVPN/ATM/FR products, including: - Management of product development- Meet financial objectives - Global corporate sales support

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

Responsible for the development, roll out and launch of value added IP-based service portfolio, build upon a MPLS network infrastructure.

CFO reporting activities including:- Business performance reporting- Company financial forecasting and reporting- Annual budget planning

Various global pricing and billing responsabilities