BDAbout Bastiaan
I help founders, CEOs, and investors during growth and transformation phases, when strategy needs to be translated into execution. As a strategic advisor (Chief of Staff), I bring structure, clarity to decision-making, and a rhythm to execution, ensuring plans are actually delivered. With ~7 years of experience in high-paced, investor-led environments, I combine strategic rigor with hands-on execution power.
Specialisation: Post-Merger Integration, SaaS & IT services
Dutch
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
Can work on-site
Utrecht (up to 50km)
Experience
- BlinqxChief of Staff | Post-Merger IntegrationSOFTWARE PUBLISHINGApril 2025 - Today (1 year and 2 months)Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Strategic right-hand to the CEO of Blinqx's Insurances & Mortgages unit, with a strong focus on spearheading profit optimization & value creation initiatives
- Leading the onboarding of new acquisitions into the Blinqx group - delivering synergies while preserving the entrepreneurial DNA of each business
- AidenChief of Staff to the CEODecember 2023 - March 2025 (1 year and 3 months)Acting as the confidant of our CEO and Leadership Team Driving force behind the planning and execution of strategic projects Leading the Business Planning, Budget cycles and QBRs Analysis and recommendations to the CEO for high-stakes decisions Driving the achievement and alignment of company goals (OKRs) Link between Leadership Team and wider organization
- AidenTransformation & Post-Merger Integration ManagerJanuary 2021 - December 2023 (2 years and 11 months)Joined Aiden when PE (Mentha Capital) entered. Key contributions: Established Post-Merger Integration framework and ran 5 national and 2 international successful PMI programs Successful roll-out of the OKR framework within our organization, leading to significantly more strategy execution, goal alignment and transparency. Acted as focal point for OKR teams and coaches Initiated a Strategic Change Office realizing the Leadership's ambitious Change agenda. Assembled a team with talented people from my network Successfully realized multiple roll-outs and Operations projects leading to cost synergies and professionalism
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Education
- MsC Information ManagementTilburg University2019Information Management
- MsC International IT ManagementUniversity of Turku2019International IT Management
Certifications
- Certified Chief of StaffChief of Staff Association2024
- Certified Post-Merger Integration SpecialistInstitute for Merger, Acquistions and Alliances2022