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Leadership and expertise in enterprise IT management consulting

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EnglishDutchAfrikaansGerman (working)Spanish (working)

Leen de Visser — Independent IT Management Consultant

I am a Dutch IT management professional with a career spanning more than 30 years, including over 20 years in enterprise applications consulting and 15+ years in senior management roles.

I specialize in operational leadership, project and service management, and the strategic alignment of IT initiatives with organizational goals.

My background includes leading roles at both multinational corporations and mid-sized firms across sectors such as financial services, logistics, manufacturing, government, and healthcare. I have successfully managed large, distributed teams and outsourcing providers in complex, mission-critical environments.

Key Strengths

  • Deep expertise in SAP technology and enterprise applications
  • Proven ability to manage outsource transitions and vendor governance
  • Strong capability in aligning IT operations with compliance and business strategy
  • Effective communication across all organizational layers, from technical teams to C-level stakeholders
  • A pragmatic, outcome-focused approach to complex IT challenges

Based in the Netherlands and fluent in English, Dutch, and Afrikaans (with working knowledge of German and Spanish), I offer my services across Europe and remotely worldwide.

My Professional Philosophy

I believe in bridging the gap between business objectives and IT capabilities through pragmatic leadership, transparent communication, and outcome-focused execution.

Career Milestones

  • Early Career

    1990s

    Started in technical IT roles, building foundation in enterprise systems

  • Transition to Management

    Early 2000s

    First leadership roles in SAP implementation and support teams

  • Senior Management

    Mid 2000s

    Leadership of large-scale IT service delivery organizations

  • Independent Consulting

    2010s

    Establishment of Gerente Consult and expansion of client portfolio

  • Strategic Advisory

    Present

    Focus on high-impact IT transformation and governance engagements