About us.

As a senior project manager and consultant in the Payments industry, I have contributed to the development of new payment- and acquiring services for several organizations. During this period, I gained a deep understanding of the payments industry and built up an extensive network of relationships.

Clients trust me with translating their business needs into valuable and innovative solutions. Consequently, I will also take responsibility to implement these recommended solutions. During implementation I will emphasize on acceptation by the organization.

Personal style: thorough analyses combined with an eye for the big picture. At ease in complex environments. Self-starter with independent mind. Focusing on feasible solutions with sufficient internal support, organizationally sensitive and good stakeholder management.

Educated as an Industrial Engineer at the University of Eindhoven. Graduated on the Management of Innovation Processes.

A topic which has kept my attention ever since I started my career as a Management Consultant at KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.

A position as Product Manager at Equens later on, was my introduction to the payments industry. I loved it but wanted to do more than supporting the Equens proposition. So, I positioned myself as an independent contractor. Now working with the Connective Payments Team.

Clients value my abilities to design and implement new services and processes. Not only on the supply side of the payments arena with companies such as Equens, ING, Credit Agricole, VISA and van Lanschot Bank. Also, on the demand side with Landal Greenparks, Holland Casino and KPN. Enhancing customer experiences, lower the cost of processes and getting a better grip on risks.

After having worked at various leading companies in the banking and payments sector, I decided to join Connective Payments as an Associate Partner because of the shared in-depth knowledge of the payment profession, the no-nonsense mentality and the strong motivation to help customers define – and realize – their strategy.

Leveraging more than 30 years of extensive experience in various (interim) management, supervisory and executive positions at banks and payments service providers, I have gained a deep understanding of the complex interrelationships of the payments ecosystem, where business, technology and legal knowledge converge. It is my passion to help companies make the right strategic decisions and to structure and grow their payments business. During my career I have deepened my skills in collaboration and stakeholder management, capabilities that are particularly important in, for example, a dynamic family business environment. Dealing with ever-changing compliance laws and regulations and managing relationships with regulators are part of my professional DNA.

I am an experienced director in the field of financial institutions and often work as a director but also as a Business Architect specialized in payment systems. My strength lies in the combination of knowledge in Regulatory, IT and Business areas, which I have acquired over the past 25+ years in many industries in both IT and management fields. I am available as an interim director and supervisory director at Payment and Electronic Money Institutions. I also like to take on greenfield or large renovation projects as a Business Architect or Program / Interim Manager.

I joined Connective Payments as an associate, assisting in multiple projects and roles. I bring 15 years of executive experience to the table at various financial institutions. In this role I always state that you can only act as an executive 20-40% of your time; for the rest you have to work like anyone else. In that light I developed myself in the areas of IT, Regulatory and Business. I act as a trusted advisor, business architect or Project Manager in the Retail Payments space with a preference for greenfield or large renovation projects. Next to projects I am also available as Interim or Supervisory board director at Payment and Electronic Money Institutes.

With over 20 years of experience in payments, fintech, and energy markets, my focus lies in helping companies accelerate growth through strategic guidance and practical execution. As Associate Partner Business Development at Connective Payments I work closely with clients to translate ambition into action across the payments value chain.

Throughout my career, I have held senior roles at organisations such as Vodeno/Aion Bank, Tranzer, Finturi, Energy21, and International Card Services (ABN AMRO Bank). This journey has shaped a strong commercial foundation in business development, commercial strategy, and partnership management. From defining go-to-market strategies to driving international expansion and negotiating high-impact partnerships, the emphasis has consistently been on delivering measurable results—particularly within SaaS and embedded finance.

Understanding the rapidly changing payments landscape is key. By staying close to trends in regulation, and innovation in open banking, instant payments, and embedded finance, I contribute to enabling clients not only to adapt but to lead. This aligns closely with Connective Payments’ mission to empower organisations in navigating both immediate challenges and long-term transformation.

Fluency in English and Dutch, and proficiency in French, Spanish, and German, support an international perspective. With a background in International Management and hands-on consulting experience for start-ups and scale-ups, fast-paced and highly regulated environments feel familiar.

Currently open to commercial roles in payments and fintech—including Business Development, Partnership Management, and Account Management—where strategic thinking, entrepreneurial energy, and a hands-on mindset can contribute to meaningful impact and client success.

After 20 years in the payments field, I am a driven payment professional in roles ranging from starting developer to CPO and board member.

My areas of expertise are payment processing from all angles, from issuing to acquiring to PSP processing. I have managed Ops and KYC teams, as well as dev teams.

I am solution and goal driven, keeping an eye for the simplest possible solutions where possible. The payment world is already complex enough as it is.
I can fulfil roles in product management, project and program management, consultancy, mentoring and guidance.