EXPErience
Leveraging 25+ years of pioneering technology leadership across industries, we transform complex digital challenges into strategic advantages. Our battle-tested expertise cuts through noise to deliver what matters: innovative solutions that drive real business impact in today's rapidly evolving tech landscape.
How we thrive with iT.
Technology Governance
Supervisory board member at the Dutch national lottery organization. Within a highly regulated lottery and gaming industry, this organization promotes health and social impact by financially supporting sports and social initiatives through various operating labels (Staatsloterij, Lotto, Eurojackpot, Miljoenenspel, Lucky Day, Krasloten, and Toto). Serving on the audit committee, my role involved evaluating technical infrastructure decisions, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and providing strategic guidance on digital transformation initiatives.
International Director (IDP) - INSEAD. As part of INSEAD's International Directors Program, I've developed advanced skills in corporate governance for today's complex business environment. The 2 year program program covers essential leadership areas including fair process leadership, investment strategy, digital transformation, social responsibility, cross-cultural awareness, and boardroom dynamics—equipping directors to navigate biases and make more effective decisions in global contexts.
Technology Leadership
CTO for Takeaway.com - Led technology scaling for this leading food ordering platform, transforming the technical foundation during a period of exponential growth. Managed hyper-growth initiatives including one-platform integration, international development coordination, operations scaling, culture transformation, and security implementation. Directed platform innovation while establishing robust fintech compliance frameworks to support the company's rapid expansion across multiple markets. Successfully navigated technical challenges while maintaining service quality and reliability throughout the scaling process.
CTO for Expereo.com - Led the renewal of product strategy and B2B ecommerce platform technology while managing global internet operations across diverse international markets. Pioneered Internet as a Service (GIaaS) as a disruptive alternative to traditional enterprise networking, creating significant competitive advantages. Developed a worldwide internet overlay network infrastructure and innovative B2B platform managing local internet providers across 185 countries. Implemented cutting-edge technologies and methodologies to ensure consistent service delivery despite varying regional infrastructure challenges.
CTO for Emesa.nl - Drove technology growth from startup to unicorn status through strategic technical leadership and vision. Led tech strategy, product roadmap, software development, and operations for leading auction and deal websites including vakantieveilingen.nl and actievandedag.nl. Built a scalable technology platform supporting rapid multi-country expansion in high-traffic B2C environments. Implemented innovative solutions for handling traffic spikes, ensuring seamless user experiences even during peak promotional periods, while continuously evolving the platform to meet changing market demands.
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Earned at Purdue University's Krannert School of Management, this internationally recognized program developed my strategic leadership capabilities for addressing global business challenges in complex technological environments. The program's focus on experiential learning created opportunities to apply advanced strategic concepts to complex business scenarios, while the collaborative environment fostered valuable cross-cultural teamwork and leadership capabilities essential for today's global business landscape.
Technology Advisory
KPMG | Manager Audit & Consulting. Developed extensive expertise in technology strategy, security, governance, and infrastructure across diverse enterprise environments. Led complex client engagements while building strong business relationships and expanding practice areas. Specialized in transformative information security and corporate governance implementations, helping organizations adapt to evolving technological landscapes. Managed multidisciplinary teams delivering high-value advisory services to large enterprises across financial services, healthcare, and telecommunications sectors.
Amsterdam University | Registered IT Auditor (RE). Completed a comprehensive three-year postgraduate program sponsored by KPMG, focusing on information risk, technology audit, and assurance. The curriculum emphasized corporate governance and security for the emerging online economy (post-1998), building on foundations in financial audit and internal control. This certification requires ongoing professional development and relevant work experience. Gained specialized knowledge in compliance frameworks including COBIT, ITIL, and ISO standards, with practical application through real-world case studies and industry collaborations.
Tilburg University | Information Science & Business Economics (drs). Completed master programs in the Netherlands, developing expertise in business economics, computer science, and technology architecture. Specialized in emerging digital technologies with research on web multimedia applications for Philips during the early internet era, focusing on Compact Disc Interactive and multimedia strategies for learning organizations. Received honors for innovative thesis that bridged theoretical concepts with practical business applications, establishing early frameworks for evaluating digital transformation initiatives in traditional enterprises.
