People Programs · Amsterdam

Director,
People Programs
& Operations

9+ years turning HR complexity into scalable, human-centred programs — across 15 countries, three acquisitions, and high-growth tech.

Open to consulting, coaching, and fractional roles in people operations, M&A integration, and Chief of Staff engagements.

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About

People leader with a talent for turning complex organisational challenges into structured, scalable programs. Experienced in post-merger integration, global HR transformation, and building international people operations from the ground up.

Equally at home in a boardroom or a data warehouse — I use people analytics, HRIS systems, and AI-enabled tools to drive decisions that stick. Known for building momentum, aligning senior stakeholders, and delivering high-impact initiatives end-to-end.

Former Deloitte consultant turned in-house operator at a global travel technology scale-up. I bring the structured thinking of consulting with the speed and pragmatism of high-growth tech.

Dutch — Native English — Fluent
LocationAmsterdam, Netherlands
Current roleDirector @ FLYR
SpecialityPeople Ops & Integration
BackgroundConsulting + Scale-up
IndustriesTech, Consulting, SaaS
EducationMaastricht · Tilburg · TCD
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Services

01 · Coaching
HR & Leadership Coaching

1-on-1 coaching for HR professionals, people leaders, and Chief of Staff peers navigating complexity — from building credibility in new roles to managing executive relationships and scaling teams.

Career transitionsLeadership presenceStakeholder alignmentTeam building
02 · Mediation
Workplace Mediation

Structured mediation for interpersonal conflict, team friction, and organisational tension. Bringing neutrality, structure, and psychological safety to difficult conversations that need to move forward.

Conflict resolutionTeam dynamicsCulture repairExecutive conflict
03 · Fractional HR
Fractional HR Director

Part-time or project-based HR leadership for scale-ups that need senior people expertise without a full-time hire. Strategy, operations, and hands-on execution — from day one.

HR strategyPeople opsHRIS implementationComp design
04 · Chief of Staff
Fractional Chief of Staff

Strategic execution partner for founders and C-suite leaders. Translating vision into programs, driving cross-functional alignment, and ensuring the most important things actually get done.

OKR frameworksBoard prepOperating cadenceStrategic projects
05 · M&A
M&A People Integration Lead

End-to-end people integration lead for mergers, acquisitions, and carve-outs. From Day 1 planning and cultural alignment through compensation harmonisation and HR process integration.

Due diligenceCultural integrationComp harmonisationChange management
06 · Transformation
HR Transformation Consulting

Designing and delivering HR transformation programs for organisations going through rapid growth, restructuring, or internationalisation. Grounded in what actually works at scale.

Operating model designPeople analyticsProcess redesignInternationalisation
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Experience

07/2021 — Present
FLYR
Amsterdam · Travel Technology
Director, People Programs & Workplace
Global scale-up15+ countries650+ employees
  • Lead global people programs and workplace operations across 15+ countries ensuring scalable people frameworks and operational excellence
  • Chief of Staff to the CPO — driving global people strategy and cross-functional alignment with executive leadership
  • Led end-to-end people integration for three international acquisitions, harmonising compensation, HR processes, and cultural integration
  • Designed global compensation structures, recognition frameworks, and performance management processes
  • Leveraged people analytics, HRIS, and automation tools to drive data-informed decision-making
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07/2021 — 11/2023
FLYR
Amsterdam
Head of People PMO & Site Lead, Amsterdam
0–50 employeesBambooHRPMO
  • Built Amsterdam entity from 0 to 50 employees — local operations, HR policies, payroll, and workplace infrastructure
  • Implemented and optimised global HRIS (BambooHR) across multiple international entities
  • Led compensation redesign, recognition programs, HR governance, and PMO framework implementation
  • Acted as local HR lead and first point of contact for all employees and managers
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01/2021 — 06/2021
Docflow
Amsterdam · SaaS
Customer Success & Business Development
Enterprise SaaS
  • Supported enterprise SaaS implementations, translating customer requirements into structured workflows and scalable operational improvements
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09/2017 — 01/2021
Deloitte Consulting
Amsterdam · Consulting
Consultant, Workforce Transformation
Change managementHR transformationL&D
  • Delivered large-scale HR and organisational transformation programs for multinational clients
  • Led change management workstreams: stakeholder alignment, adoption strategy, communication, and learning interventions
  • Designed and implemented enterprise learning strategies to embed new operating models
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01/2017 — 09/2017
InContext Consulting
Amsterdam
HR Consultant
Experiential learning
  • Designed serious games and experiential learning interventions to enhance collaboration, strategic alignment, and cross-business unit effectiveness for international organisations
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Skills & tools

Core expertise
Tools & methods
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Education

Maastricht University
School of Business & Economics
MSc International Business
Organisation, Change, Management & Consultancy
Maastricht University
School of Business & Economics
MSc Management of Learning
Learning & Development focus
Tilburg University
BSc International Business Administration
Tilburg School of Economics & Management
Trinity College Dublin
Exchange — Economics
Dublin, Ireland
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Contact

Open to new projects

Let's build something great together.

Open to consulting and fractional engagements in people operations, HR transformation, M&A integration, coaching, and Chief of Staff roles. Based in Amsterdam, working globally.

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