Folkert Postma
Shareholder
Experience
Shareholder
HoutDeco Bouw BV
- Strategic investment in sustainable construction and property renovation company
- Focus on authentic character preservation in residential and commercial properties
Co-Founder
Midships Limited
- Built company from concept to established technology provider specializing in cloud infrastructure and deployment solutions with focus on Identity and Access Management (IAM) for financial institutions
- Developed proprietary Infrastructure as Code and Applications as Code solutions
- Implemented multi-cloud architecture with high availability for enterprise clients
- Established comprehensive CI/CD pipeline and monitoring systems
Managing Director
Stairway Consulting BV
Successfully managed 20+ interim executive assignments across various industries
Developed and implemented growth strategies resulting in measurable business expansion
Led complex transformation initiatives and crisis management projects
Built strategic partnerships with international clients and stakeholders
Established company as recognized leader in interim management services
NextPax (VP Global Partnerships): orchestrated partnerships with major distribution channels including VRBO/Expedia and Booking.com; scaled global network to industry-leading position; developed strategic relationships with major hospitality brands (Novasol, CenterParcs, Interhome); led complex API integration projects enhancing technological capabilities
USF Sport (Interim CCO): professionalized commercial team through strategic hiring and restructuring; established comprehensive partnership framework across hardware, sports associations, and media; orchestrated capital raising initiatives to fuel next growth phase
Google (Advisor, Vacation Rentals Strategic Initiative): collaborated with product teams to establish technical and commercial requirements; identified and evaluated commercial opportunities with launch monetization strategy; selected and managed key supply partnerships for platform development
Dutch Ministry of Internal Affairs (Advisor, Open Source Software Adoption): participated in expert advisory group reviewing adoption barriers; developed comprehensive strategy for fragmented public sector landscape; created procurement framework enabling departments to purchase open source applications with SLA structures
Marriott (Interim Project Director, Distribution Strategy Optimization): collaborated with technical and distribution leadership teams; implemented strategies to reduce revenue spillage and improve internal booking efficiency
Mentor
33entrepreneurs Accelerator
- Guided startup companies through strategic development and scaling challenges
Country Manager Benelux/Nordics
VRBO/Expedia
- Consistently exceeded financial, traffic, and conversion targets
- Managed complex B2B sales processes and strategic accounts
- Developed and executed digital marketing strategies including SEO optimization
- Built high-performing regional teams across multiple markets
Project Manager
KMM Groep
- Led digitization projects for Dutch cultural institutions and museums
Consultant
German American Chamber of Commerce
- Facilitated successful US market entry for German corporations through strategic business development initiatives
- Managed complex international business development projects
- Guided multiple German companies through US market entry
- Built strategic partnerships between German and American businesses
- Developed market entry strategies for diverse industry sectors
Radar Operator
Royal Dutch Navy
- Operated radar and sonar systems for navigation and tactical operations in maritime environment
Summary
Seasoned executive with 15+ years of leadership experience steering companies through critical growth phases, strategic transformations, and crisis management.
Proven track record as Managing Director and interim CxO across diverse industries including technology, hospitality, and professional services. Successfully scaled operations for corporate giants to agile start-ups, with expertise in multinational business development, strategic partnerships, and organizational transformation.
Available for interim executive positions, board advisory roles, and strategic consulting engagements. Proven ability to drive transformation, manage complex stakeholder relationships, and deliver measurable results in challenging business environments.
Skills
- Executive Leadership & Interim Management
- Strategic Planning & Transformation
- Crisis Management & Turnaround
- Global Partnership Development
- Cross-cultural Business Operations
- Technology Innovation & Digital Strategy
Languages
Education
NHL Hogeschool
Bachelor of Arts, History · History · Leeuwarden, Netherlands
NHL Hogeschool
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration & Management · Business Administration & Management · Leeuwarden, Netherlands
RSG Magister Alvinus
Atheneum, VWO · Atheneum, VWO · Sneek, Netherlands
Certifications & licenses
Venture Deals Spring 2021 - Advanced Investment & Strategy Program
Prince2 Practitioner - Project Management Certification
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