1. Interim management with an agenda

A safe pair of hands based on extensive c-level experience.

CFO a.i. DLL & Athlon France - 1 year

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~800 mln assets > 200 FTE, 3 regulated entities

  • Postmerger integration (backoffices DLL and Athlon).
  • Improvement finance function.

CFO Athlon Car Lease NL - 13 years

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2.5 bln assets > 550 FTE

  • Improvement finance function:
    • Resolve invoicing, accounts receivables and reconciliation issues following integration of Athlon and Translease.
    • Set-up stand-alone finance function (insourcing previously shared service).
    • Development finance and risk function.

SVP Corporate Strategy Leaseplan Group – 7 years

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12.5 bln assets > 6400 FTE, 26 countries

  • Responsible group M&A.
  • Lead role definition group strategy.
  • Execution strategic initiatives:
    • Greenfield operations set-up.
    • Program management.

CFO Leaseconcept NL - 4 Years

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~200 mln assets > 150 FTE

  • Postmerger integration (Leaseconcept and NLC).
  • Turnaround: reorganisation, core system replacement.
  • Improvement finance function.

2. Strategy definition and execution

As a business CFO my interest has always been ‘ the bigger picture’.

C-Role strategy facilitation

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  • Facilitation: Leaseplan group strategy process – 7 years.
  • Participation: Athlon NL strategic discussions – 13 years.

C-Role Strategic advice

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Right-hand role to the executive board for redefinition Leaseplan group strategy in close cooperation with Bain and IBM consulting:

  • Business strategy.
  • Organisation strategy (setup matrix and regional structure).
  • IT-strategy.

C-Role strategy execution

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  • Global program management function set-up and management of the global program for 7 years.
  • Greenfield varying role from setup of the finance function to overall responsible for the startup (Leaseplan Denmark, Czech, Greece, Hungary, UAE).
  • Project responsible for many initiatives over the years in the various CFO roles.

Earlier provided interim management advice

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  • Execution of a cost efficiency study for AMC hospital.
  • Assessment of an investment opportunity for Ecart, private equity.
  • Redefinition of the budget process and preparation of the group's budget for De Boer Tenten.
  • Improvement controlling setup for pricing and management reporting Athlon Germany.

3. Deal execution

A red line in my career has been M&A and Securitisation. Underneath a highlight of some key transactions.

Sale Leaseplan Group - 2003 & Sale Athlon Group 2016

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Sale Leaseplan Group - 2003: Seller - ABNAMRO, buyer VWFS, Mubadala, Olayan.

Sale Athlon Group - 2016: Seller DLL, buyer MB.

  • Main representative in the sale process, working together with advisors.
  • Active role in creation of Information Memorandum, management presentation, due diligence.
  • (Athlon deal) Responsible for the multi-country finance Transaction Service Agreement, arranging temporary support from seller (DLL) to buyer (MB).

Acquisition Europcar Leasing (5 countries) - 2005

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Seller: VWFS, buyer: Leaseplan Group.

  • Lead for the organization of the acquisition process.
  • Lead for the due diligence process.
  • Lead role in contract negotiation.

Asset-Backed Securitization Deals

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Highway 2012: 405 mln.

Highway 2015: 490 mln.

Silver Arrow Athlon NL 2021: 500 mln.

  • Coordination of the Athlon activities for Q&A rating agencies, legal documentation, and presentations.
  • Managing internal setup for ABS administration and reporting.
  • Presenter in the investor roadshow.

Other Examples

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  • Sale of Zuidlease (2004).
  • JV shareholder restructuring Wagenplan (2023).
  • Sale of Unilease.
  • JV shareholder restructuring Leaseplan India.

4. Training

I would welcome the the possibility to support others in their professional development.

Training Experience

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  • Leaseplan introductions for new staff.
  • Athlon introductions for new staff.
  • Athlon introductions to Asset-Backed Securitization.
  • Athlon Germany Car Leasing Pricing and Controlling.

Why Choose Me for Leasing Training?

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  • Deep knowledge of leasing and access to a network of industry experts.
  • Analytical, able to visualize and simplify complex topics.
  • Patient and happy to explain concepts.
  • Use of examples and cases to make training lively and engaging.