Willem M.
Strategic Innovation Consultant
Professional Value
Willem is a strategic Innovation Consultant who helps blue‑chip corporations and research‑intensive startups maximise returns from untapped knowledge through tailored knowledge‑management strategies and digital innovation. He has built award‑winning digital platforms and a web‑based library of reusable management models used by MBA graduates and senior executives, delivering measurable knowledge‑transfer gains. His work spans European organisations across multiple sectors.
Executive Profile
Experienced Consultant with a demonstrated history of working in the management consulting industry. Skilled in launching Strategic Innovation initiatives, both in blue chip and startup environments. Background in Digital, Sustainability, Tacit, Emergent & Organisational Learning.
Willem's core business is knowledge and innovation management. Modern technology has created groundbreaking ways to create and disseminate information. However, turning information into knowledge and innovation requires more than just technology. Making the most of your knowledge starts with a clear strategy and the right mindset.
Combining the human touch with high tech has been our strong point from the start. Since 2000, Willem has helped a wide range of businesses and organizations to maximize the return on their knowledge: tangible results derived from your most valuable asset.
He combines a broad range of expertise in strategy, information technology, and marketing with consulting and business backgrounds. Additionally, he taps into a knowledge pool of our committed network of academic and business pioneers.
All this enables us to stay in tune with the latest developments in the areas of knowledge and innovation management. After all, it's knowledge that makes our world go round.
Willem holds a Master in Management & Organisation from the University of Groningen and in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Edinburgh. As a management consultant, he specializes in the analytical side of concept development and in the delivery of innovative digital solutions for organisations or networks.
He co-developed a number of new initiatives such as razorfish's internal broadband capability, leonardo.com, design.nl, kennisrotonde.nl, cultuurweb.be, and for blue chip clients. His latest creation is a specialised, digital publishing house with a web-based library of reusable and exchangeable management models for a community of MBA graduates, executives, academic scholars, and management consultants.
Willem's Specialties:
- consultancy industry
- management literature
- knowledge management
- professional services
- information design
- Strategic Innovation
Core Competencies
Knowledge Management
Willem excels in Knowledge Management, focusing on project management and DMS implementations.
He designs Project and Control cycles, as well as Social Network Analysis experiments.
Willem helps organizations profit from untapped knowledge potential, improve international knowledge transfer, and innovate faster.
Research, Development, Design
Willem specializes in Research, Development, and Design, developing knowledge transfer processes from academia to businesses.
He designs processes for research network organizations, enabling effective collaboration and innovation.
His expertise facilitates the translation of research into actionable business strategies.
Ebusiness, Ecommerce
Willem has expertise in eBusiness and eCommerce, with experience in designing B2C broadband portals and developing pan-european consumer e-commerce initiatives.
He assesses M&A initiatives and implements online marketing strategies, driving business growth through digital channels.
Willem's knowledge helps organizations navigate the complexities of online commerce.