Stefan Van Der Ree Email & Phone Number

Amsterdam, Nh, Nl

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

As an operational excellence specialist, I help organizations align their internal processes with strategic objectives. I work closely with management teams to challenge existing processes, unlock operational potential, and drive measurable improvements in performance and efficiency.With experience across industries such as construction, research, software, and tech, I focus on delivering lasting value through continuous improvement and world-class operational practices. My experience with both national and international projects allows me to account for cultural factors that influence successful change.In addition to my operational expertise, I bring a strong foundation in ISO management systems (ISO 9001, 14001, 27001, 45001, 50001) and hold ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification. While achieving compliance with these frameworks is often a goal, my clients value my customized approach and deep knowledge of operational excellence as the true differentiator.

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

Iron Mountain Data Centers is a global organization that provides solutions to enterprises that are looking for lasting hybrid IT success by providing secure & compliant data centers. Within Iron Mountain, I championed the development of a global operational excellence program that integrates with the existing comprehensive infosec/compliance program. I advised on and implemented organizational change to ensure IMDC continually met the stringent demands that customers expected. While simultaneously creating the internal circumstances to allow Iron Mountain Data Centers to achieve the ambitious strategic goals it set.

Gangnam-Gu, Seoul, Korea

To continue my growth as a professional, I have always known that I would need international work experience. In Korea, I have worked for a variety of companies, both local & global, start-ups & multinationals, mostly in the field of business continuity, international cooperation, and operational excellence. This has given me a deep understanding of working together, communicating, and solving problems in an international context, both geographically and in team dynamics.

Delft Area, Netherlands

Deltares is dedicated to solving the ongoing questions related to people and water. From rising sea levels and storm barriers to the management of freshwater reserves. At Deltares, I was responsible for setting up, expanding, and maintaining the Management System for quality, health, safety, environment, and sustainability.

Schoonhoven

With the change program from my previous role running to its end, the board of directors requested me to shift my focus from managing the change program to implementing changes in the company's management systems, to ensure the continuous improvement culture wouldn't fade out.

Schoonhoven, The Netherlands

I held a key position within a company-wide reengineering project designed to improve the company's competitive advantage. As an internal consultant and change manager, I motivated and coached employees to take up a role in the new continuous improvement culture.Most of my days were filled with bringing people together, unlocking their knowledge of the processes they had been working with for years in workshops to identify opportunities for improvement and make those improvements a reality. I gave training on various operational excellence tools (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, TQM, 5S) and guided individuals to take the stage as ambassadors for change within their departments.

Schoonhoven, The Netherlands

Responsible for a multidisciplinary team within the building and installation industry. With the team, we ensured the continued management, execution, administration, and billing of anywhere between 30-60 projects at the time ranging in contract value from several k to several M.

Schoonhoven, The Netherlands

Several functions at Gerco Brandpreventie from Associate to 1st Line Manager.

Sustainable Entrepreneurship / Csr Expedition

In this action learning program/masterclass, I learned the latest theories on sustainability and how we can build businesses.

Bachelor Of Engineering (Be), Industrial Engineering And Management

Focus on Change Management, Operational Excellence, Lean, Six Sigma, and Innovation & Business Management. Thesis on continuous.

Certificate, Korean Language

Bba, Business Proces Management

Post-Bachelor program in business proces management

Pre-University Education, Exact Sciences

Specialization in physics, chemistry and biology