Sjoerd Blum

Transformational Business leader with anchor in Tech & Data (Digital). Extensive (international) experience in transformations in variety of roles. Masters the content, creates a story, builds a team, inspires & motivates his people and delivers on promise. Strives for execution with a smile. Has developed an authentic way of leadership to make impact. Always focused on the purpose and value.

Driving value across various industries as fractional CxO in roles ranging from Interim CEO to Executive coach covering -among others- growth, commercial, and strategic topics. Delivered the “Think and act like a Tech company” strategy and transformation at Schiphol Made impact across the airport: from commercial (eg started a new business productizing Schiphol’s aviation solutions), operations (eg operational control centres) and sustainability (eg twin transition). Contributed as non-executive leader to running Yenlo and HTM.

Execution driven and result focused. Leading Business and IT to new value through innovative thinking.
Energized by transformation. Passionate about people, technology and data. Flourishes in complex, dynamic and people focused environments. Content anchors in Transformation, IT, Digital, Leadership and cyber security.

I always looked for place where growth can be realized. Growth often happens when doing business and doing tec/data/digital come together. My motto is "Bring structure, Execute and Learn fast, Deliver results and Have Fun!".
From the start of my career, I have been embracing this motto by building new organizations and turning existing organizations around. Leveraging the power of Technology & Data; with an eye on the human touch. Always in balance with managing potential downside as well.

Already mentioned, people are my passion; it’s fun to work (hard) together and to connect with people of all different backgrounds. Complex content fascinates me; if it's easy, I am not interested.

Some numbers to illustrate the above.
• 5 years in C-level roles, 15 years in leadership/management roles
• 5 years in transport/aviation, 10 years in financial sector
• 5 years in transformation/program management
• 10 years in international setting, more than 2 years on expatriate assignment

Specialties: Innovative Leadership, Transformations & Program Management, IT/Cyber Security, Innovation, Data and (business) Process Optimization