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Education
Universiteit Antwerpen (1990 - 1995)
- Degree: Master of Science - MS
- Field of Study: Business Engineering with specialisation in Management Information Systems
- Description:
Nyenrode University (2014 - 2014)
- Degree: Unknown Degree
- Field of Study: Enterprise Architecture (IT)
- Description:
OLVE (1985 - 1990)
- Degree: Unknown Degree
- Field of Study: Unknown Field
- Description:
Skills:
Strategieconsulting, Stakeholdermanagement, Change Management, IT Management
Work Experience:
CIO and Director of Library and Information Services at Eindhoven University of Technology
- Location: Eindhoven, North Brabant, Netherlands
- Duration: 2022-12 to Present
- Description: Leading 300 professionals across IT and data management Key achievements: - Successfully led an organizational transformation by merging two departments and implementing a product-centric operating model - Launched a 5-year digital transformation roadmap with an annual investment of €10 million - Strengthened collaboration with EAISI (Eindhoven AI Systems Institute), co-investing in high-performance computing for AI research - Achieved a 15% reduction in IT operational costs - Represented all Dutch universities in national cybersecurity initiatives, contributing to sector-wide cyber resilience enhancement - Strengthened cybersecurity operations and led the response to a major cyberattack
Advisor to the Board of Directors at The Signalling Company
- Location: Brussels Metropolitan Area
- Duration: 2020-02 to 2022-12
- Description: Innovative scale-up reinventing on-board freight train safety systems. Appointed by private equity firm Argos Wityu to provide independent strategic oversight during critical product development phases.
Change Management Consultant at Eindhoven University of Technology
- Location: Eindhoven, North Brabant, Netherlands
- Duration: 2021-12 to 2022-11
- Description:
Interim IT Director at Windesheim
- Location: Zwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands
- Duration: 2021-12 to 2022-07
- Description: Led the IT department and Program Management Office, driving operational stability and strategic program delivery.
interim CIO / IT Director at University of Amsterdam
- Location: Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
- Duration: 2018-01 to 2021-08
- Description: Managed 300 IT professionals delivering university-wide enterprise IT, software development, data governance and analytics Key achievements: - Prepared the IT department to better support business transformation, made the shift to product-centric IT delivery (agile transformation) and greater use of cloud technology, and improved the infrastructure for research data management and data science - Strengthened cybersecurity operations and led the response to a major cyberattack - Accelerated digital transformation to ensure continuity during the COVID-19 pandemic
Candidate Intelligence Report
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Career Continuity & Risk Assessment
Minor potential gap around mid-2021, but overlapping roles and ongoing advisory engagements indicate continuous activity. Overall, no material employment gap.
Industry exposure is primarily higher education IT with one rail-tech advisory role; more cross-industry experience could help in some US corporate environments, but core IT leadership is solid.
Several shorter interim assignments (Windesheim; Change Management Consulting) alongside longer engagements; suggests some project-based transitions though consistent leadership roles are present.
Education aligns well with career path; European academic background complements CIO-level roles in universities and research institutions.
Career Growth Curve
Best-Fit Roles (Top 5)
Chief Information Officer (CIO) - University/Research Institution95% fit
Direct alignment with extensive CIO-level leadership in European universities, proven track record in digital transformation, data governance, and cybersecurity, plus experience leading large IT teams and strategic roadmaps.
Chief Digital Officer (CDO) - Higher Education or Research Institute92% fit
Strong capability to drive digital strategy, product-centric IT delivery, and cross-institution collaboration; experienced with cloud, data, and AI research interfaces.
Chief Technology Officer (CTO) - Global Enterprise or University IT90% fit
Depth in technology strategy, data governance, HPC/AI research collaboration, and large-scale IT infrastructure leadership; suitable for technology-forward organizations.
Senior Vice President, IT Strategy & Transformation - Global Enterprise88% fit
Executive-level strategy, governance, and transformation leadership across multiple institutions; capable of scaling IT programs in complex, matrixed organizations.
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) - Higher Education or Research Organization84% fit
Demonstrated cybersecurity leadership, incident response, and sector-wide cybersecurity collaboration; strong risk management and resilience capabilities.
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