Folkert P.
Shareholder
Experience
Dec 2021 - Present
3 years 11 monthsShareholder
HoutDeco Bouw BV
- Strategic investment in sustainable construction and property renovation company
- Focus on authentic character preservation in residential and commercial properties
Mar 2018 - Jul 2023
5 years 5 monthsLondon, United Kingdom
Co-Founder
Midships Limited
- Built company from concept to established technology provider
- 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
Jan 2016 - Present
9 years 10 monthsThe Hague, Netherlands
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
- Orchestrated partnerships with major distribution channels including VRBO/Expedia and Booking.com
- Scaled global network from established base to industry-leading position
- Developed strategic relationships with major hospitality brands (Novasol, CenterParcs, Interhome)
- Led complex API integration projects enhancing technological capabilities
- Professionalized commercial team through strategic hiring and restructuring
- Established comprehensive partnership framework (hardware, sports associations, media)
- Orchestrated capital raising initiatives to fuel next growth phase
- 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
- Participated in expert advisory group reviewing current adoption barriers
- Developed comprehensive strategy for highly fragmented public sector landscape
- Created procurement framework enabling departments to purchase open source applications with SLA structures
- Collaborated with technical and distribution leadership teams
- Implemented strategies to reduce revenue spillage and improve internal booking efficiency
Sep 2015 - Jan 2018
2 years 5 monthsMentor
33entrepreneurs Accelerator
- Guided startup companies through strategic development and scaling challenges
Jan 2011 - Oct 2015
4 years 10 monthsFrankfurt, Germany
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
May 2009 - Nov 2010
1 year 7 monthsProject Manager
KMM Groep
- Led digitization projects for Dutch cultural institutions and museums
Sep 2007 - Mar 2009
1 year 7 monthsChicago, United States
Consulting Services
German American Chamber of Commerce
- Managed complex international business development projects
- Successfully guided multiple German companies through US market entry
- Built strategic partnerships between German and American businesses
- Developed market entry strategies for diverse industry sectors
Sep 1998 - May 2002
3 years 9 monthsRadar 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.
- Executive Leadership & Interim Management
- Strategic Planning & Transformation
- Crisis Management & Turnaround
- Global Partnership Development
- Cross-cultural Business Operations
- Technology Innovation & Digital Strategy
Languages
Dutch
NativeGerman
AdvancedEnglish
AdvancedEducation
Oct 2002 - Jun 2006
NHL Hogeschool
Bachelor of Arts · History · Leeuwarden, Netherlands
Oct 2002 - Jun 2006
NHL Hogeschool
Bachelor's Degree · Business Administration & Management · Leeuwarden, Netherlands
Oct 1993 - Jun 1998
RSG Magister Alvinus
Atheneum, VWO · Sneek, Netherlands
Certifications & licenses
Venture Deals Spring 2021 - Advanced Investment & Strategy Program
Prince2 Practitioner - Project Management Certification
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