About us

We partner with you and your ecosystem to build momentum, connecting your ambitions to your day-to-day business.

What we stand for

Why choose The Value Department?

Curiosity

We are curious and value all experiences

Organizations of all sizes
From budding ideas to proven and established business models
Bring curiosity to every project

Authenticity

We embody authenticity and integrity

We are bold dreamers
Not afraid to say ‘no’ for the right reasons
Our team’s diversity is our strength

Improvement

We champion the philosophy of continuous improvement

We take small, calculated steps, allowing us to learn quickly, adapt effectively, and enhance our strategies
Iterative approaches propel us to our goals while fostering resilience and innovation

Partnerships

We build trust and partnerships through collaboration

We value synergy, knowing that shared knowledge and resources yield greater results
Our collaborative ethos extends to our ecosystem, fostering innovation and sustainable business solutions

Fun

Fun and freedom are key to our vibrant work culture

Having fun allows us to connect and create bonds while keeping our spirits high
We take our work seriously and always create a joyful and productive environment

Why choose The Value Department?

Stepping into your shoes with a deep understanding of ecosystem complexities and business dynamics, we believe in today’s actions shaping tomorrow’s world-changing companies.

Who we are

Meet our team and ecosystem partners

Alfred Botterhuis

the fixer

Explores where to create value, innovates and implements new business models.

Alfred Botterhuis

the fixer

Alfred likes to get things done to change for the better. He is action-oriented, opportunity focused, and iterates between abstract and concrete thinking. He is able to help you get rid of the roadblocks you face during innovation. Alfred can connect and align people to keep them on board, while taking ownership of the task at hand by going all-in to exceed expectations. He has an unrelenting drive to improve the status quo and helps you find your value-added position in ecosystems.  Alfred is an 'accelerator', nurturing and supporting innovation activities with ecosystem thinking. An energetic and passionate member of the team with over 20 years of experience of getting stuff done. Alfred is primarily a self-educated professional, learning from all his successes and failures. A true senior innovator who gets things done.

Email:alfred.botterhuis@thevaluedepartment.com

Bob Gravestijn

the advisor

Identifying strategic solutions, empowering businesses to innovate and thrive. 

Bob Gravestijn

the advisor

Bob likes to solve problems. He enjoys every moment of finding a perfect, actionable digital transformation strategy, devising operational models or finding opportunities to build and grow business ideas. He brings customer-centric mindfulness that enables him to quickly uncover a customer's pain point, leading to true competitive differentiation.  Bob is widely known for his expertise on supply chains, working capital, blockchain, and business sustainability management. Alongside his business developer role at ABN AMRO, Bob actively advises The Value Department and their clients - make businesses more productive, connected, and adaptive to new technologies - and help empower people.  While his speaking engagements have taken him around the world, Bob is proud to encourage others to collaborate and transform the world from his home in Amsterdam. So, if you ever want to bounce ideas off of him, please feel free to contact him. He has a PhD degree in Physics from KTH Royal Institute of Technology, a MSc from University of Amsterdam, and is an alumnus from both the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Email:bob.gravestijn@thevaluedepartment.com

Catherine Schoendorff

the challenger

Thinking laterally to achieve sustainable growth and transformations.

Catherine Schoendorff

the challenger

Catherine is a lateral strategic thinker with a strong focus on growth, sustainable strategies, and business transformations. Catherine is a visionary leader with a corporate CTO (Aon Europe) and CEO (Mercer Switzerland) track record of steering companies through dynamic and turbulent economic landscapes. With a keen eye for strategic direction, she inspires high-performance teams to achieve sustainable success, even amidst challenges. Her forte lies in orchestrating business transformations that prioritize sustainability and resilience, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and agile responsiveness along the way. Adept at identifying and seizing market opportunities, Catherine takes on many roles and her expertise extends to revenue growth strategy, and complex project governance, and she is a driving force behind digital transformation and technological innovation, advocating for the adoption of cutting-edge solutions and agile methodologies to enhance operational efficiencies. With a blend of foresight, strategic acumen, and a passion for innovation, Catherine is a catalyst for organizational success in today's rapidly evolving business landscape.

Email:catherine.schoendorff@thevaluedepartment.com

Chanmeet Kaur

the builder

Driven by curiosity and always thriving for results. 

Chanmeet Kaur

the builder

Eats technology for breakfast and distinguishes by the ability to merge a business’ ambition and strategy into valuable products. Chanmeet is a business and technology pacesetter combining over 10 years of IT and over 6 years of business innovation experience. Areas of emphasis include digital strategy and transformation, new product and market development, and business-technology alignment.  Chanmeet holds a bachelor of technology, electronics and communications engineering from the Punjab Technical University and successfully followed the Oxford University blockchain strategy executive program.

Email:chanmeet.kaur@thevaluedepartment.com

Fleur Boos

the connector

Connecting tomorrow's vision to today's action. 

Fleur Boos

the connector

Fleur is fascinated by technology, committed to sustainability, and determined to make the world a better place for everyone. She believes in delivering transformations through the creation of a future vision and working together to bring this closer day by day, through ecosystem and platform thinking, different partnerships, with a user-centric approach and an authentic way of working. Fleur is a strategic, creative thinker and action-oriented professional. Leading (global) high-performance teams in a variety of complex transformations, including strategic advising as well as advancing digitalization and innovation agendas across trade industries.  Fleur is recognized as a strong leader in guiding people through digital transformations and innovations, as well as transforming conventional culture and pioneering the establishment of numerous (consortium-led) start-ups. She has over 20 years of on-the-ground leaders and board level experience at the crossroads of banking/finance, trade and technology.

Email:fleur.boos@thevaluedepartment.com

Frédérique de Lange

the includer

It is easier to reach our potential when we learn the value of including others.

Frédérique de Lange

the includer

Frédérique has the ability to delve deeper into understanding the core of the challenge, applying optimal different ways of working to innovate. She's enthusiastic, young, and a flexible member of the team who through a creative approach, adds fresh points of view to your innovation and strategy challenges. Through extensive international experience she can bring people together to achieve common goals and works with an approach tailored to your needs and challenges.

Email:frederique.de.lange@thevaluedepartment.com

Hans-Peter Stadler

the transformer

Driven to make a positive impact on society, the planet, and organizations.

Hans-Peter Stadler

the transformer

Hans-Peter has 30+ years of international experience in leading and achieving transformative growth at C&A Europe. He has held senior executive roles in General Management, Marketing & Sales and Business Transformation. He has led organisations and teams across multiple geographies and cultures in Europe. Hans-Peter brings a consumer-focused mindset combined with a passion for sustainability and circular business models. He is driven to make a positive impact to society, environment and has a track record for generating sustainable growth. He has extensive experience in leading large business transformation and change programs, translating strategy into operational excellence, and linking strategic vision to flawless execution, ultimately achieving tangible, long-term value supporting sustainable growth. Hans-Peter is recognised for his proactive, engaging leadership and his pragmatic, results-oriented approach. He makes things happen and is eager to transform from linear business models towards circular ones, and sees sustainability as a source of innovation.

Email:hpstaconsulting@gmail.com

Rares Vesa

the intern

Always striving for excellence and continuous growth.

Rares Vesa

the intern

Rares is a highly motivated individual, constantly striving for excellence and growth in both personal and professional realms. He constantly pursues acquiring knowledge and skills, challenging himself, and learning from those around him. He is rigorous in his work and strives to make a positive impact in every aspect of his life, whether in business, sports, or community engagement. Rares is currently in his first year of university, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in International Business Administration at the Rotterdam School of Management

Email:rares.vesa@thevaluedepartment.com

Toon Leijtens

the architect

Building the bridge between business and technology.

Toon Leijtens

the architect

Toon is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in Global Financial Markets, including senior roles at Rabobank International and ING. A natural bridge between business and technology, he excels in finding solutions to complex problems and designing secure interfaces to connect systems and applications. Toon can organize and simplify architectures and datasets, accompanied by clear documentation. He has a proven track record in managing cross-regional teams and has played key roles in building startups such as VAKT Ltd and Komgo SA, from where Toon joined Komgo as CTO. As an independent consultant since 2020, Toon has assisted organizations like HQLAx with SOC2 certification and served as interim CTO for Vosbor Exchange BV, where he developed a platform for price discovery and trade execution. With strong business acumen and IT management skills, Toon brings invaluable expertise to facilitate seamless collaboration between business and IT functions.

Email:toon.leijtens@thevaluedepartment.com

Valentijn van der Linden

the bookkeeper

Fostering success through efficiency and precision.

Valentijn van der Linden

the bookkeeper

Valentijn is the dedicated administrator of The Value Department. With a sharp eye for detail and a commitment to efficiency, Valentijn plays a crucial role in maintaining smooth operations and effective communication within our company. His blend of youthful energy and responsibility makes him an essential member of our team. With Valentijn we can rely on the steady improvement of our administrative processes, paving the path for our continued success.

Email:valentijn.van.der.linden@thevaluedepartment.com

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