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Haarlem, Noord-Holland, Nederland

Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands

Responsible for the investment process and management of new and existing investment- and financing proposals for small-& medium sized companies, circular and energy transition projects in the North Holland region.

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Also see www.strategyshapers.nl StrategyShapers helps highly skilled professionals improve and innovate their business model. We assist investment bankers, lawyers, accountants and other experts who work passionately every day in finding their focus, vision and strategic direction. We do this with specific tools and techniques that match the interest of highly skilled professionals. DESIGN| strategy formulation starts with a good analysis of external and internal developments and trends that affect the organization. StrategyShapers helps organizations formulate a clear strategic vision, innovation thesis and roadmap.CREATE| the transformation of the organization is ultimately achieved by structurally implementing the roadmap. StrategyShapers helps organizations implement and deliver the underlying digitization and innovation projects.TRANSFORM | In order to keep up with rapid changes, companies will have to organize themselves more flexibly. StrategyShapers helps organizations and its employees with the new way of collaboration, organizational structure and culture.

Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands

Assist Aon to prepare for the future in today's rapidly changing and digital world. We help in the transformation by creating an optimal organizational design, in which processes run smoothly and responsibilities are clear. To make the organization more reactive to its environment, more focused on its customers, and more digital. We do this from strategy formation to actual realization ("strategy through execution").

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Leading client engagements and helping Fincog grow further across the international financial sector. Fincog is a highly professional and inspiring place to work and a true knowledge hub for Fintech, Neo- and challenger banks. Based on years of experience, Fincog assists both Fintech and incumbent banks to innovate, transform and disrupt.

Amsterdam En Omgeving, Nederland

Innovation to keep De Brauw at the forefront of developments in the legal sector. I executed and led projects which increased efficiency and improved client delivery by implementing new ways of working and new (digital) legal tech tools. Within the firm I created awareness and engagement among lawyers to enhance strategic thinking through a specific legal trend game and by hosting a AI for Legal course. Working at the most renowned law firm in The Netherlands is very inspiring.

Utrecht Area, Netherlands

In this role I developed the digital strategy for Rabobank Wholesale together with in- and external stakeholders. This resulted in, amongst others, adoption of digitalisation at all levels within wholesale banking and the professionalising the role of digitalisation within Rabobank Wholesale. I converted my digital assessment into an actionable plan which I am currently executing in a team, starting with digitalising the first customer journeys for wholesale banking. This proves I’m visionary and an initiator who gets things done. I would be happy to use this expertise to support innovative companies. Skills: • Vision & strategy building | C-level stakeholder management | PresentingMain activities:• Wholesale wide strategic assessment of digital transformation need and impact analysis for the organisationKey results:• Delivered a thorough assessment of the digital maturity, execution business plan, budget, organisation and mandate for Digital Wholesale • Currently executing the strategic plan by starting with first customer journeys in squads, monitoring existing initiatives and leading new initiatives (Portfolio Management)

Utrecht Area, Netherlands

I helped shape the innovation department from a more IT driven "hobby" to the current "Innohub", including innovation processes, portfolio management, education programs and procedures. From innovation thesis to assisting in the execution of some of our own venues and a strong part in open innovation via our collaboration with Startupbootcamp and other partners. In this role I also acted as innovation lead for wholesale and activated employees and management to actively take part in Moonshot campaigns and internal innovation courses. I presented to numerous management teams, departmental seminars and for clients within the bank as well as within my personal network (e.g. Rabobank clients, our partner banks and Aimforthemoon). I did various trainings in growthhacking, lean startup coaching etc. and studied books like The Lean Startup, Startup Way (Eric Ries), Corporate Startup (Tendayi Viki et al), Lean Analytics (Ash Maurya) and many more.Skills: Coaching • Public Speaking • Influencing professionals • Informal leadership • Networking Main activities• Pro-actively took the lead to drive innovation within wholesale• Organised In2Innovation 2016 and 2017 including the Global Foodbytes Challenge• Jury member of Rabobank's global innovation program (Moonshot)• Frequent speaker on innovation and department events globally• Coached innovation teams and trained Lean Startup and other innovation methods

Utrecht Area, Netherlands

As a relationship manager (revenues > EUR 250mln) in the Benelux offshore and maritime sector (e.g. Boskalis, Van Oord, Heerema Marine Contractors, DEME, Jan De Nul, Fugro), I was responsible for managing a c. Eur 3bln loan portfolio and increasing strategic income on these clients. During my time, the portfolio almost doubled through expansion on existing clients and targeting new clients. I managed structuring of large financial investments and restructurings. I advised on a wide range of strategic challenges as well as solving day to day operational issues. I really loved managing this long term, extremely important client base for the bank. It is very exciting to aid these seasoned entrepreneurs with experiences from banking, innovation and digital transformation perspective.

Utrecht Area, Netherlands

Initiate and prepare strategic discussions for Boardmembers and translate decisions into actions. Lead implementation and execution of several projects (amongst others reorganisations and relocations). Keep track of financial reporting within the organisation and enhance management reporting. Actively manage operational issues such as preparation of MT meetings, HR and communications. This role fuelled my interest in startegic complex problem solving and management.

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

I realised the goal of management of large coporate clients to invest in an add-on company or a strategic resizing of the existing company by selling off part(s) thereof. Through this role I sat at the table with the CEO's and CFO's of Corporate NL at this early stage in my career. It gave me good insight in strategic decision making and management at executive levels and the challenges they face. Originate and execute M&A transactions (buy side, sell side, management buy outs etc.). Day-to-day activities: coordinate due diligence investigations, company- and industry analysis and valuation assessments, contact potential buyers, prepare information memoranda, presentations and Q&A sessions, and draft legal documentation.

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

I realised the long wished goal of management of large coporate clients to get a listing on the stock exchange. (Euronext Amsterdam). Through this role I sat at the table with the CEO's and CFO's of Corporate NL at this early stage in my career. It gave me good insight in strategic decision making and management at executive levels and the challenges they face. Originate and execute ECM transactions (buy side, sell side, management buy outs etc.). Day-to-day activities: coordinate due diligence investigations, company- and industry analysis and valuation assessments, contact potential buyers, prepare information memoranda, presentations and Q&A sessions, and draft legal documentation.

Executive Master, Customer-Centric Strategy For B2B Markets

Being orientated towards clients is no longer just for marketing and sales. The dynamics in B2B markets is changing and with that.

Msc, Business Administration

Master Of Business Administration - Mba - One Semester Exchange Program, Finance And Investments, 8 (Out Of 10)

As part of my studies at Erasmus University I arranged that I could take part in an exchange program with one of the top universities.

Scrum Training

Yellow Belt, Lean

Vwo, Secondary Education And Teaching

Relevant Trainings & Courses, Innovation/ Strategy/ Business/ Sales/Credit

- Growth Hacking training, Rabobank internal training - Train the trainer program for Lean Startup coaching, Rabobank internal training.