Skill set
Nick in a few words
A versatile hands-on business leader combining a robust, analytical financial background with a pragmatic approach to getting results. With over 25 years of international experience in high-pressure environments (both in permanent and interim roles), I have a proven track record of significant value creation across the business services, consumer goods and technology sectors.
Experience
- YouAreCapitalManaging PartnerBANKING & INSURANCEJanuary 2024 - Today (1 year and 5 months)Establishing the Benelux activities for You Are Capital, a leading independent corporate finance advisory firm with headquarters in Spain. Services include M&A, Private Equity Advisory, Financial and Strategic Advisory, Structured Financing.
- BunqInterim Head of PeopleBANKING & INSURANCEMarch 2024 - December 2024 (9 months)Amsterdam, Netherlands• responsible for the well-being of 700+ employees at Europe's second largest neobank and helping to future-proof the business as it moves along the maturity curve• Restructured the Recruitment, HR Ops, Efficiency, Facilities and Knowledge teams within one coherent People team (45 people)• Drove 3X increase in quarterly hires• Led Employer Branding revamp: 2X increase in career site visits, 2.3X increase in applications• Reporting to CEO/Founder and member of Executive Team
- Ausy Group (now Randstad Digital Europe)Chief Operating OfficerJanuary 2020 - January 2023 (3 years)Amsterdam Otel & Suites, Merkez• Responsibility for daily operations, with end responsibility for HR, MarCom, Global Delivery (including operations in India, Romania and Portugal) with 5 direct reports• Designing and implementing business strategies, plans and procedures, including leading the Renaissance 2023 transformation program• Setting comprehensive goals for performance and growth, whilst establishing policies that promote company culture and vision• Driving expansion activities (investments, acquisitions, partnerships etc.)• Chief of Staff for the CEO, managing and directing the organization towards its strategic objectives, based on the entity's vision, mission statement and goals• grew revenue from EUR 489m to EUR 540m in 3 years (despite COVID) = +3.4% CAGR. EBITA grew from 4.6% to 6.9% - delivering an additional €15M in shareholder value (or + 18.4% CAGR)• Member of Supervisory Board (Conseil d'Administration) February 2017 – May 2017
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Education
- AI for Executives - Analytics LeadAmsterdam Business School, University of Amsterdam2025AI for Executives - Analytics Lead
- Chartered Accountant (ACA)Institute of Chartered Accountants of England & Wales2000Chartered Accountant (ACA)
- LLB (Hons) LawUniversity of Warwick1996LLB (Hons) Law