Daan Van Lith - Leadership Development

Q: Where is Daan based?

Daan is based in Philippeville, Belgium .

Q: What languages does Daan speak?

Daan speaks the following languages: Dutch (Native), English (Advanced), French (Advanced), Croatian (Advanced), German (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Daan have?

Daan has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Daan has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 11 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 months . Note that Daan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Daan's latest experience?

Daan's most recent position is Leadership Development at ASML .

Q: What companies has Daan worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Daan has worked for ASML , Royal Avebe , Sunweb , Behavior Change Group , and Easee Germany .

Q: Which industries is Daan most experienced in?

Daan is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance , Professional Services , and Tourism and Hospitality . Daan also has some experience in Manufacturing , Government and Public Administration , and Energy .

Q: Which business areas is Daan most experienced in?

Daan is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources (HR) , Information Technology (IT) , and Strategy and Planning .

Q: Which industries has Daan worked in recently?

Daan has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Tourism and Hospitality , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Daan worked in recently?

Daan has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources (HR) and Strategy and Planning .

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Philippeville, Belgium

Experience

Aug 2023 - Present

2 years 7 months

Leadership Development

ASML

Designed, implemented, and facilitated a leadership development course for a young talent program.
Consulted the HR department on recruitment and onboarding processes.

May 2023 - Feb 2024

10 months

Leadership Dev & Org Design

Royal Avebe

Designed and implemented a comprehensive worldwide leadership development program.
Advised the Board of Directors on organizational design, roles, and responsibilities.
Provided strategic consultation on execution and activation of business strategies.

Sep 2022 - Present

3 years 6 months

Leadership Development

Sunweb

Facilitated leadership development sessions from C-level to operational managers.
Guided the company through key transformations in the EMEA region.

Mar 2022 - Dec 2023

1 year 10 months

Leadership & Org Dev

Behavior Change Group

Designed and implemented a leadership program for senior employees.
Consulted the board on organizational design, defining senior employee roles and responsibilities.
Played a key role in driving organizational culture change, contributing to various supportive activities.

Mar 2022 - Feb 2023

1 year

Leadership Dev & Org Dev

Easee Germany

Designed and implemented self-organizing teams and organizational principles.
Coached self-organized teams.
Developed and facilitated a leadership curriculum.

Feb 2021 - Feb 2022

1 year 1 month

OD Consultant

Dutch Ministry of Justice

Researched employee engagement.
Designed and facilitated initiatives that improved overall well-being and engagement.

May 2019 - Jul 2021

2 years 3 months

L&D Consultant

Mollie

Designed and facilitated talent and leadership curriculum.
Consulted in L&D strategy, development, and implementation for the EMEA region.

Nov 2018 - Present

7 years 4 months

Founder

Expedition Good Life

Launched a consultancy business offering leadership development and specializing in learning, leadership organizational development & design services.
Worked with high-profile clients across multiple industries to improve organizational performance and culture.
Managed to grow turnover year over year with a human-centered approach, navigating organizational challenges by engaging at all levels and fostering meaningful connections.
Developed a nature-based methodology to build successful business and collaborate with high-profile clients to design and implement impactful OD and leadership initiatives.

Mar 2018 - Sep 2019

1 year 7 months

Leadership & Strategy Dev

Accenture Group

Designed and facilitated a leadership development program for Sentia.
Consulted on Board of Management structure and strategy execution/activation.

Feb 2017 - Nov 2018

1 year 10 months

Org Dev & Leadership Dev

Frisse Blikken

Consulted on various international OD and leadership projects.
Managed clients including DNWG (OD / Leadership Development), Irdeto (L&D / Employee Engagement), Eneco (L&D Strategy, Leadership & Talent development).

Jan 2011 - Dec 2017

7 years

Manager & OD Consultant

Rabobank

Managed various IT teams with progressive responsibilities from 2011 to 2015.
Designed and introduced DevOps for Workplace Engineering.
Served as OD Consultant for a ‘Just Culture’ project, focusing on leadership development, L&D strategy, and implementation from 2015 to 2017.

Summary

I am an accomplished entrepreneur with extensive managerial experience, specializing in Learning, Leadership and Organizational Development. With a human-centered approach, I adeptly navigate organizational challenges by engaging at all levels and fostering meaningful connections. My nature-based methodology helped me build my own successful business and has enabled me to collaborate with high-profile clients to design and implement impactful OD and leadership initiatives.

I am now seeking longer-term engagements where I can contribute more deeply and consistently, providing stability and creating lasting impact. My goal is to advance my career in OD leadership, expand my expertise, and drive meaningful organizational change with a focus on sustained growth.

Skills

Leadership Development (Design & Facilitation)
Learning & Development
Organizational Development
Team & Department Management
Program Management
Employee Engagement
Talent Management (Srp, Skill Matrix, Retention)

Languages

Dutch

Native

English

Advanced

French

Advanced

Croatian

Advanced

German

Intermediate

Education

Oct 2016 - Jun 2016

NCOI

MBA · Change & consultancy · Netherlands

Oct 2010 - Jun 2010

KU Leuven

Master · Business communication · Leuven, Belgium

Certifications & licenses

Agile Practitioner

Foundations Of Ecopsychology

IPMA & Prince2 Practitioner

Lean Yellow Belt

Medicine Wheel Facilitator

PMP Org. Change

Professional Certified Coach

Profile

Created

February 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Daan based?

Daan is based in Philippeville, Belgium.

What languages does Daan speak?

Daan speaks the following languages: Dutch (Native), English (Advanced), French (Advanced), Croatian (Advanced), German (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Daan have?

Daan has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Daan has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 11 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 months. Note that Daan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Daan be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Daan would be well-suited for roles such as: Leadership Development, Leadership Dev & Org Design, Leadership & Org Dev.

What is Daan's latest experience?

Daan's most recent position is Leadership Development at ASML.

What companies has Daan worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Daan has worked for ASML, Royal Avebe, Sunweb, Behavior Change Group, and Easee Germany.

Which industries is Daan most experienced in?

Daan is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Professional Services, and Tourism and Hospitality. Daan also has some experience in Manufacturing, Government and Public Administration, and Energy.

Which business areas is Daan most experienced in?

Daan is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources (HR), Information Technology (IT), and Strategy and Planning.

Which industries has Daan worked in recently?

Daan has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Tourism and Hospitality, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Daan worked in recently?

Daan has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources (HR) and Strategy and Planning.

What is Daan's education?

Daan holds a Master in Change & consultancy from NCOI and a Master in Business communication from KU Leuven.

Does Daan have any certificates?

Daan has 7 certificates. Among them, these include: Agile Practitioner, Foundations Of Ecopsychology, and IPMA & Prince2 Practitioner.

What is the availability of Daan?

Daan will be available full-time from March 2026.

What is the rate of Daan?

Daan's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.