Jan-Willem van den Berg
Chief Information Officer | Digital Transformation & IT Governance
Utrecht
Executive Summary
Executive IT leader with extensive experience steering technology strategy, large-scale systems modernization, and digital transformation for complex European operations. Proven track record in aligning technology investments with commercial objectives, optimizing multi-million-euro budgets, and building resilient, secure enterprise platforms.
Deep expertise in enterprise architecture, regulatory compliance, cloud migration, and organizational change management, driving operational efficiency across multinational logistics and financial services environments.
Executive Experience
Veltman Logistics Group
Utrecht, Netherlands
Chief Information Officer
Apr 2019 – Present
- Direct enterprise IT strategy, digital operations, and cybersecurity across 14 European distribution hubs for a logistics network with 4,200 employees.
- Led a three-year core modernization program migrating legacy on-premises ERP systems to a hybrid cloud architecture, reducing annual infrastructure operational expenses by 22%.
- Established an enterprise data governance framework and consolidated regional transport management systems into a unified platform.
- Instituted an executive cybersecurity steering committee and rolled out ISO 27001-aligned controls, achieving full compliance across all subsidiaries.
Navitas Financial Services
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Director of Information Technology
Aug 2014 – Mar 2019
- Oversaw IT engineering, enterprise architecture, and operational risk management supporting retail banking and asset management divisions.
- Delivered an enterprise-wide core banking API integration program, accelerating third-party fintech onboarding cycles from six months to six weeks.
- Managed an annual capital and operational IT budget of 28 million euros while leading a direct and matrixed team of 110 professionals.
- Introduced agile product delivery and modern CI/CD practices across internal software development teams, decreasing release cycle incidents by 35%.
Stadshorst Retail Solutions
Amersfoort, Netherlands
Head of Enterprise Architecture & Systems
Feb 2010 – Jul 2014
- Spearheaded enterprise application renewal and omnichannel commerce platform deployment across 180 retail outlets in the Benelux region.
- Restructured IT vendor management and service level agreements, securing an 18% cost reduction while improving system uptime to 99.95%.
- Directed cross-functional steering groups for IT compliance, business continuity planning, and disaster recovery readiness.
Education
Delft University of Technology
Master of Science · Computer Science · Delft, Netherlands · Cum Laude · Sept 1986 – Jul 1992
Specialization in Distributed Information Systems and Software Engineering.
Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University
Executive MBA · Business Administration · Rotterdam, Netherlands · Pass · Sept 2002 – Jun 2004
Executive program focusing on corporate strategy, governance, and organizational transformation.
Key Initiatives
Pan-European Fleet Systems Integration
Mar 2022 – Nov 2023
- Orchestrated executive alignment, regulatory reporting, and architectural roadmaps for the consolidation of core operational platforms following the purchase of a regional forwarding operator.
- Harmonized IT infrastructure and standardized identity management across 650 newly integrated user accounts within nine months of close.
Core Competencies
IT Strategy & Roadmap Development
Enterprise Architecture
Cloud Migration & Modernization
IT Governance & Risk Management
Budgeting & Portfolio Management
Cybersecurity & ISO 27001
Vendor Management & Procurement
Digital Transformation
Agile Organizational Leadership
Languages
Dutch
C2
English
C2
German
B2
Certifications
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
ISACA · May 2018
TOGAF 9 Certified
The Open Group · Nov 2014
Board & Advisory Work
Stichting Midden-Nederland Educatie
Utrecht, Netherlands · Jan 2020 – Present
- Non-Executive Board Member
- Advise the executive board on information security policies, digital learning tools, and regional infrastructure upgrades.
- Chair the risk and audit committee overseeing regional non-profit grant allocations and IT compliance frameworks.