Description

International sr executive with expertise in all areas of Human Resources gained over an intensive 25 year period in hi-tech and FMCG: Designing and leveraging best in class People & Culture strategies.

Languages

Dutch
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
Italian
Conversational

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Utrecht (up to 50km)

PPHE Hotel Group
Regional Director People & Culture
HOSPITALITY
January 2025 - Today (1 year and 5 months)
Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Leading HR strategy for six hotels in the Netherlands (~380 employees) and operations in Italy (~70 employees).
• Designing and implementing a new labor model to optimize workforce planning and reduce costs, directly reporting to CEO & CFO.
• Spearheading HRIS transformation (Visma → Dayforce), including payroll, scheduling (Dyflexis), and learning integration (Cornerstone).
• Building a Community Manager function to improve belonging and retention in a diverse, largely international workforce.
• Advising GMs and regional VPs on leadership, culture, and talent strategy.
HR Strategy & Transformation Culture Transformation & Engagement Strategy Leadership Enablement (Ulrich model, HR vs line manager roles) HR Data Analysis & People Insights Leadership Development & Succession Planning
Twelve (Sports & Technology)
Chief People Officer
E-COMMERCE
January 2022 - December 2024 (2 years and 11 months)
Utrecht, Netherlands
• Directed HR for a fast-scaling SaaS/event services company, overseeing recruitment, career frameworks, and leadership development.
• Navigated employee relations challenges, improving clarity and trust in a period of organizational change.
• Implemented BambooHR and redesigned performance management processes.
Leadership Development & Succession Planning HR Strategy & Transformation HR Data Analysis & People Insights Business model Business Plan Development
FMCG, IT, SaaS, Hospitality
Chief People Officer / HR Director
January 2000 - January 2023 (23 years)
• Held senior HR roles with global scope, overseeing talent, reward, and transformation in complex international organizations.
• Delivered multiple post-merger integrations, aligning contracts, pay structures, and organizational cultures.
• Built HR frameworks for recruitment, performance, learning & development, and salary review cycles.
• Traveled extensively across EMEA, Asia, and North America, supporting regional business leaders.