Co-Founder and Managing Partner

• Nov 2019 - Present

Kea Company is a global advisory firm that delivers analyst relations and strategic guidance for high-tech products and services vendors. We enable ​technology vendors to maximise their business results through navigating and leveraging the industry analyst and influencer ecosystem. Your clients and competitors talk to analysts and influencers, and you need to be part of that conversation too. Today more than ever, influencer relations is a determining success component, considering that… Show more Kea Company is a global advisory firm that delivers analyst relations and strategic guidance for high-tech products and services vendors. We enable ​technology vendors to maximise their business results through navigating and leveraging the industry analyst and influencer ecosystem. Your clients and competitors talk to analysts and influencers, and you need to be part of that conversation too. Today more than ever, influencer relations is a determining success component, considering that 50% of buying decisions are based on influencer activity. We are a people-driven business. The quality of our people defines the service level we provide to our customers. For over a decade, we have recruited and developed some of the best people within the industry. They are intelligent professionals with an average of over twenty years of hands-on experience as analyst relations professionals, IT industry analysts and business executives working inside leading research firms. Show less Kea Company is a global advisory firm that delivers analyst relations and strategic guidance for high-tech products and services vendors. We enable ​technology vendors to maximise their business results through navigating and leveraging the industry analyst and influencer ecosystem. Your clients and competitors talk to analysts and influencers, and you need to be part of that conversation too. Today more than ever, influencer relations is a determining success component, considering that… Show more Kea Company is a global advisory firm that delivers analyst relations and strategic guidance for high-tech products and services vendors. We enable ​technology vendors to maximise their business results through navigating and leveraging the industry analyst and influencer ecosystem. Your clients and competitors talk to analysts and influencers, and you need to be part of that conversation too. Today more than ever, influencer relations is a determining success component, considering that 50% of buying decisions are based on influencer activity. We are a people-driven business. The quality of our people defines the service level we provide to our customers. For over a decade, we have recruited and developed some of the best people within the industry. They are intelligent professionals with an average of over twenty years of hands-on experience as analyst relations professionals, IT industry analysts and business executives working inside leading research firms. Show less

Founder and Executive Advisor

• Dec 2018 - Present

As an advisor, I engage with startups and scaleups. I work with founders and leadership teams on topics concerning strategy, building viable organizations, market opportunities, positioning, messaging, go-to-market and analyst relations, among other topics. As an advisor, I engage with startups and scaleups. I work with founders and leadership teams on topics concerning strategy, building viable organizations, market opportunities, positioning, messaging, go-to-market and analyst relations, among other topics.

Mentor

• Aug 2019 - Present

I am a mentor for the Energy accelerator program at Techstars, providing guidance to energy start-ups about strategy, building viable organizations, market opportunities, positioning, messaging, go-to-market and analyst relations, among other topics. I am a mentor for the Energy accelerator program at Techstars, providing guidance to energy start-ups about strategy, building viable organizations, market opportunities, positioning, messaging, go-to-market and analyst relations, among other topics.

Mentor

• Dec 2018 - Present

I am a core mentor for the Smart Energy start-up accelerator program at Rockstart in Amsterdam, providing guidance to energy related start-ups about strategy, building viable organizations, market opportunities, positioning, go-to-market and analyst relations, among other topics. I am a core mentor for the Smart Energy start-up accelerator program at Rockstart in Amsterdam, providing guidance to energy related start-ups about strategy, building viable organizations, market opportunities, positioning, go-to-market and analyst relations, among other topics.

Executive Advisor

• May 2019 - Present

FlexiDAO's software helps Energy Retailers enhance their green energy offerings by matching the origin of renewable energy production with consumption in real time through Blockchain. FlexiDAO's software helps Energy Retailers enhance their green energy offerings by matching the origin of renewable energy production with consumption in real time through Blockchain.

Executive Advisor

• Dec 2018 - Jan 2022

Owlin is a new way of detecting events, analyzing the web and ranking news, going beyond existing solutions. Users no longer have to search for news - relevant news is pushed straight to their dashboard. The system shows real-time in-depth analysis of the news topics, the online buzz and reliability. Enabling users to be better informed and react faster if strikes, high-impact publicity or disasters happen. Owlin is a new way of detecting events, analyzing the web and ranking news, going beyond existing solutions. Users no longer have to search for news - relevant news is pushed straight to their dashboard. The system shows real-time in-depth analysis of the news topics, the online buzz and reliability. Enabling users to be better informed and react faster if strikes, high-impact publicity or disasters happen.

Research Vice President Energy & Utilities, Sourcing and Procurement

• Jan 2016 - Dec 2018

At HFS, I was responsible for a compelling, leading-edge research agenda covering the core topics of interest for buyer and vendor communities in the areas of digital business transformation services and business operations, with a specific emphasis on key vertical markets, namely oil and gas, utilities and resource industries and horizontal processes like sourcing and procurement and supply chain. I built HFS’ Energy & Utility research practice through the creation of relationships… Show more At HFS, I was responsible for a compelling, leading-edge research agenda covering the core topics of interest for buyer and vendor communities in the areas of digital business transformation services and business operations, with a specific emphasis on key vertical markets, namely oil and gas, utilities and resource industries and horizontal processes like sourcing and procurement and supply chain. I built HFS’ Energy & Utility research practice through the creation of relationships with key executives at service providers, technology companies, oil and gas firms and utilities across the globe. My Energy & Utility research laid the foundation for the extended HfS industry research coverage. Authored well-received industry reports such as Energy Operations Blueprint, Utility Operations Blueprint, Procurement As-a-Service Blueprint, as well as reports on Blockchain in Energy, the economic impact of digital strategy and transformation, how utilities are fighting a battle for survival, how blockchain will disrupt procurement, cyber-security in energy & utilities, the Amazonification of procurement, how radical operating model transformation is needed in oil and gas, the impact of intelligent automation on supply chain, sourcing and procurement and many more. Show less At HFS, I was responsible for a compelling, leading-edge research agenda covering the core topics of interest for buyer and vendor communities in the areas of digital business transformation services and business operations, with a specific emphasis on key vertical markets, namely oil and gas, utilities and resource industries and horizontal processes like sourcing and procurement and supply chain. I built HFS’ Energy & Utility research practice through the creation of relationships… Show more At HFS, I was responsible for a compelling, leading-edge research agenda covering the core topics of interest for buyer and vendor communities in the areas of digital business transformation services and business operations, with a specific emphasis on key vertical markets, namely oil and gas, utilities and resource industries and horizontal processes like sourcing and procurement and supply chain. I built HFS’ Energy & Utility research practice through the creation of relationships with key executives at service providers, technology companies, oil and gas firms and utilities across the globe. My Energy & Utility research laid the foundation for the extended HfS industry research coverage. Authored well-received industry reports such as Energy Operations Blueprint, Utility Operations Blueprint, Procurement As-a-Service Blueprint, as well as reports on Blockchain in Energy, the economic impact of digital strategy and transformation, how utilities are fighting a battle for survival, how blockchain will disrupt procurement, cyber-security in energy & utilities, the Amazonification of procurement, how radical operating model transformation is needed in oil and gas, the impact of intelligent automation on supply chain, sourcing and procurement and many more. Show less

Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer

• Dec 2014 - Dec 2015

The last years Kea Company supported technology vendors, corporate end users, tech investors and research firms to understand the analyst ecosystem and build more meaningful relationships. It is my responsibility to build on this foundation, strengthen Kea Company's position in the analyst ecosystem and being a partner to all players in the technology field. Our goal from the start was to help technology companies realise their ambitions. Analysts and other influencers can play a… Show more The last years Kea Company supported technology vendors, corporate end users, tech investors and research firms to understand the analyst ecosystem and build more meaningful relationships. It is my responsibility to build on this foundation, strengthen Kea Company's position in the analyst ecosystem and being a partner to all players in the technology field. Our goal from the start was to help technology companies realise their ambitions. Analysts and other influencers can play a crucial role in tech vendor success. Our collective knowledge and network is a step-stone for tech vendors. We help them gain traction. And get more value out of their relationships with influencers and key stakeholders (and vice versa).

Co-founder and Executive Vice President, Strategy and Business Advisory

• Jan 2011 - Dec 2014

Co-founder and Principal Consultant

• Oct 2007 - Dec 2010

Head of the consultancy unit of Kea Company. Responsible for developing our consulting capabilities in our evolving fields of expertise.

Co-founder and Program manager

• Oct 2005 - Sep 2007

Responsible for managing multiple programs in B2B environments. Consult with C-level executives to develop and implement an effective program strategy and governance processes.

Co-founder and Business Consultant

• Oct 2003 - Sep 2005

Interim Management Consultant

• Dec 2011 - Sep 2015

Responsible (between January and September 2015) for leading a business transformation program in the newly formed Formula Management, the commercial retail organisation. Responsible (between July 2013 and December 2013) for leading various operational improvement projects within the Essent B2B business unit. Leading various teams responsible for critical business functions. Contact Kea Company for more detailed information. Responsible (between December 2011 and September 2012)… Show more Responsible (between January and September 2015) for leading a business transformation program in the newly formed Formula Management, the commercial retail organisation. Responsible (between July 2013 and December 2013) for leading various operational improvement projects within the Essent B2B business unit. Leading various teams responsible for critical business functions. Contact Kea Company for more detailed information. Responsible (between December 2011 and September 2012) for leading various quality and compliance projects within the Essent B2C business unit. Show less Responsible (between January and September 2015) for leading a business transformation program in the newly formed Formula Management, the commercial retail organisation. Responsible (between July 2013 and December 2013) for leading various operational improvement projects within the Essent B2B business unit. Leading various teams responsible for critical business functions. Contact Kea Company for more detailed information. Responsible (between December 2011 and September 2012)… Show more Responsible (between January and September 2015) for leading a business transformation program in the newly formed Formula Management, the commercial retail organisation. Responsible (between July 2013 and December 2013) for leading various operational improvement projects within the Essent B2B business unit. Leading various teams responsible for critical business functions. Contact Kea Company for more detailed information. Responsible (between December 2011 and September 2012) for leading various quality and compliance projects within the Essent B2C business unit. Show less

Interim Program Manager

• Feb 2011 - Sep 2011

Projectmanagement, Operations, Information management and setting up Program to modernize the ICT landscape for Humanitas Projectmanagement, Operations, Information management and setting up Program to modernize the ICT landscape for Humanitas

Business Consultant

• Feb 2009 - Feb 2011

2010-2011 Interim Consultant Business Information Planning at GasTerra 2010-2011 Interim Business Consultant at HZPC 2009-2010 Interim Consultant Process and Information Management at UWV 2009 Interim Consultant Process and Quality Management at Max Havelaar 2010-2011 Interim Consultant Business Information Planning at GasTerra 2010-2011 Interim Business Consultant at HZPC 2009-2010 Interim Consultant Process and Information Management at UWV 2009 Interim Consultant Process and Quality Management at Max Havelaar