Martien Ravestijn

martien ravestijn

Netherlands

Bio Summary

Established strategic and corporate executive in the areas of transformation management, BPO and Systems Integration. A proven track record of over 25 years, of a hands-on attitude in converting vision through strategy into reality, including the process to ensure the realization of benefits, across five continents within several industries. Dynamic and attentive individual, adept in obtaining the agreed upon results: from defining clear strategies, planning & delivering transformations, managing teams, managing change, collaborating with stakeholders, negotiating key contracts, and assuring service excellence. Strong team leader with the aim to support professionals in their growth. Influential communicator with ability to enhance client experience and liaise with various departments in driving continuous improvements and measuring obtained benefits. Keen to leverage expertise in program management, multinational companies, team leadership, (digital) finance, system integration, Artificial Intelligence and people management, to accelerate business growth. My future oriented view, being hands-on and pragmatic, has been key of the success of my program, organizational change and transformation activities.

Employment History

Cevinio

Director Partnerships

Cevinio

July 2018 - April 2022

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Acquired and retained mutually beneficial relationships with key partners. Collaborated on strategic planning and setting business goals, and contributed to successful delivery. Supported engagement events for strategic partn ...see more
Accenture

Managing Director

Accenture

September 2016 - June 2018

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Served within Consulting position. Conducted market research, provided advice, drove continuous improvements, monitor cost-efficiency within budgetary constraints, and liaised with partners, stakeholders, and clients. Led dai ...see more
EY

Executive Director

EY

July 2011 - August 2016

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Supported local EY-Partners in the EMEA region, in the pursuit of large engagements in the Finance, SSC and GBS space. The role included in most cases, to take temporary leadership of those endeavors. • Successfully led th ...see more
Genpact

CEO - The Netherlands

Genpact

May 2009 - June 2011

Rotterdam, Netherlands

My prime achievement was the integration of the recently acquired consulting firm into the Indian BPO environment, whilst protecting and increasing the ongoing business. • Set-up of a new sales organization • Implemented ...see more
Deloitte

Partner

Deloitte

July 2007 - April 2009

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Focus on Shared Services, Global Business Services and Finance Transformation engagements on a fixed price contract basis. • Sold and delivered large Finance Transformation programs at key clients • Created the Shared Ser ...see more
The Hackett Group

Director

The Hackett Group

September 2005 - June 2007

Amsterdam, Netherlands

The role included selling and delivering back-office benchmark studies and Finance Transformation Planning engagements in Western Europe. • Set-up the business in France within 6 months whilst delivering the projects to the ...see more

Selected Project Experience

Project Description:
S/4HANA Discover/Prepare program

Industry: Chemicals

Topic(s): Program Management, Change Management, Stakeholder Management

Project Description:
Implementation of AI based Accounts Payable Software

Industry: Financial Services

Topic(s): Accounts Payable and Receivable, Applications Of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Software as a Service (SaaS), Cloud Automation

Certificates

MSP Prince2 ICF Coach (ACC certified), Corporate Governance Program on Negotiation

Education

Master's in Chemistry

Leiden University

1990

Language Skills

Country Experience

Argentina Bahrain Belgium Brazil Colombia France Germany India Mexico Peru Poland Qatar Saudi Arabia Spain Sweden United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States

Skills

Information Technology

Artificial Intelligence,

Data Management,

ERP

Business

Digital Transformation,

Conflict Management,

Change & Implementation,

Transformation Management Office,

Balance Scorecard,

Benefit Realization,

KPIs,

Performance Management System,

Strategy Execution,

Project Management,

Business Development,

Business Case,

Benchmarking & Best Practice,

Business Planning,

Operating Model,

Contract Management,

Outsourcing

Engineering

Robotics & Automation

Education and Training

Program Management

Finance

Portfolio Management,

Risk Governance

Law, Regulation, and Compliance

TQM,

QMS,

Corporate Governance

Marketing and Public Relations

Crisis Management

Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics

Shared Services,

Strategic Sourcing

Industry Experience