John

John Spruitenburg

"I am an entrepreneur with a passion for the manufacturing industry. In these times of uncertainty regarding the availability of personnel, raw materials and equipment, purchase prices, and cost increases, entrepreneurs are constantly faced with choices. Whether it's investing, digitizing, scaling up, collaborating, or selling, I'm happy to help entrepreneurs make these decisions as a sparring partner. I've been a long-standing member of the advisory board of a leading company in the manufacturing transport sector. Professionalizing the company, in particular, has led to sound continuity and excellent returns. I recently joined the advisory board of a scale-up company with significant potential in electrified transport. Working with the entrepreneur to achieve qualitative and quantitative goals."
Heerenveen, Friesland

Opleiding

  • Lyceum Haarlem.
  • Various management programs.

Ervaring

  • Production Director at Desso, growth to European market leadership.
  • General Manager of SMT Machine Manufacturing, distribution for Volvo CE & Sennebogen, market leader in Western Europe.
  • Owner of Machinefabriek Van der Ploeg, realization of turnaround and customer focus.
  • Owner of Nieland BV, global market leader in hydraulic shipbuilding presses.
  • Consultant for SMEs, business transfer and professionalization.
  • Interim projects: production expansion, automation transition, insight and management information.

Omschrijving

John is a hands-on entrepreneur who will work with you to identify new challenges for your business. Growth, adjustments, organizational changes, and achieving the right return are topics you can discuss and achieve with him.
His passion is maximizing the company’s potential in line with market needs. He thinks in terms of opportunities and solutions. With enthusiasm and fresh insights, he helps companies achieve their goals. Focus, decisiveness, perseverance, and an entrepreneurial spirit are essential.

He is eager to use his experience, both nationally and internationally, at various levels within large corporations and as an independent SME entrepreneur, to help fellow entrepreneurs achieve success. His motto is: do what he says he will do.

Activiteiten

  • Advisory board for manufacturing companies in the transport sector.
  • Supporting the balance between growth and organizational performance.
  • Consultant for SME projects.
  • Account management for SMI VanderPloeg.
  • Running and golf for good fitness.
  • Hobby chef for relaxation and socializing.

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