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Leadership and expertise in enterprise IT management consulting

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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