Experience
Over 30 years of leadership experience in recycling, circular economy, infrastructure, and production. From turnarounds to growth acceleration.
Relevant Interim Experience
Interim Operations Manager / General Manager / Project Director
January 2025 – presentDe Jong Business Consultancy BV · Rotterdam / Amsterdam
Providing executive leadership to organisations in transition as interim CEO and strategic adviser during restructurings, transformations and growth phases.
- Interim deployment as operational end-responsible within recycling and production environments
- Daily management of operational teams, project leaders and technical disciplines
- Ensuring progress, quality, safety and results on the shop floor
- Directly visible and approachable for employees, operations and clients
- Strengthening teams through coaching, structure and clear direction
- Translating strategy into concrete execution and planning
Interim Project Manager / Technical Director Infrastructure
March 2019 – March 2020Large national contractor
- End-responsible for execution of large-scale national highway maintenance (€45M)
- Daily management of project teams and on-site operations
- Direct involvement in planning, progress and shop floor issues
- Ensuring quality, safety and regulatory compliance
- Intensive contact with operational teams, subcontractors and stakeholders
Interim Project Manager / Technical Manager Infrastructure
March 2013 – May 2015Combination of national & international contractors
- Leading multidisciplinary operational teams within large civil infrastructure projects
- Daily operational management of projects up to €150M
- Directly involved in execution, planning and process optimisation
- Strong role in team coordination and shop floor collaboration
Permanent Leadership Experience
General Director / CEO
March 2020 – January 2025Pelt & Hooykaas Groep BV · Rotterdam
End-responsible for a multi-entity industrial group active in circular building materials with an annual turnover of approximately €28 million.
- Full P&L responsibility for multiple companies and locations
- Strategic positioning within the circular economy
- Improvement of operational, commercial and financial performance
- Management of senior leadership and site directors
- Reporting to shareholders and Board of Directors
- Implementation of strategic planning and forecasting
Project Manager / Innovation Manager
May 2015 – March 2019KWS Infra Rotterdam · Rotterdam region
- Led multidisciplinary project teams delivering infrastructure projects up to €50M under D&C and UAV-GC contract forms
- Introduced innovative ground stabilisation and infrastructure technologies, significantly reducing environmental impact and total lifecycle costs
- Optimised the tendering and execution process, strengthening margin control and risk management
Deputy Director
March 2006 – March 2013Rotterdamse Beton Centrale – Dutch Infra Tech BV · Rotterdam
Responsible for the development, growth and operational leadership of industrial production companies within the circular building materials sector.
- Leading strategic growth and business development
- Managing teams of up to 35 employees
- Developing innovative circular building materials
- Achieving annual revenues of up to €6 million
Founder & CEO
January 1999 – June 2006CIVIL BV · Rotterdam
Founder and end-responsible for a civil engineering contracting company.
- Founded and directed a civil engineering company that grew to an annual turnover of €3 million within three years
- Expanded the team to 15 employees and strengthened core competencies in engineering and project management
- Successfully delivered complex infrastructure projects for both public and private clients on time and within budget
- Built a strong reputation for reliability, technical quality and client-focused service
Early Career
Early Career – Infrastructure Leadership Roles
1992 – 1999Various organisations
Progression from operational roles to project leadership within complex civil projects, including team management and stakeholder coordination.