“Folkert has successfully completed two projects for Euro Pool System (EPS) in the past two years, first for the Supervisory Board and later as the interim CEO for the EPS organization. During these two different assignments Folkert proved to be an outstanding consultant and CEO, one who has the ability to fathom complex issues while at the same time having the drive and expertise to take decisions and focus on the result. Folkert is engaging, inspirational and a true team player. On behalf of the entire Supervisory Board of EPS we would like to thank Folkert for all the work he has done for us during the past two years.”
Chairman (Klaus Lutz, CEO of BayWa) and Vice Chairman (Franky Depickere, Board member of the KBC Group)
“I have worked on several projects with Folkert in recent years. Folkert has the ability to quickly understand complex situations. He is talented in coming up with innovative and creative solutions, mostly people oriented. He manages to partner with a diverse group of people easily to bring to life its strategies in a people centric and practical way. Folkert is comfortable and a strong contributor in change management processes.”
Freark Bruinsma, GM Heineken Hong Kong
“Folkert assisted us in bringing the post-merger integration of Cirrus into Oranje-Nassau Energie to a successful conclusion.The greatest challenge we faced in combining these two companies into one was to create a common vision of the future and to translate this into business practice. We owe much of this success to Folkert’s personal approach and drive.”
Alexander Berger, CEO, Oranje-Nassau Energie
“I have come to know Folkert as an extraordinary consultant who brings with him a fresh look on complex issues. Alongside his analytical skills, he is an excellent judge of character and has the ability to win over people and to bring about real change. I can warmly recommend Folkert.”
Roland Pechtold, CEO at NOVA Terminals
“Folkert coached my Management Team in the process of further aligning the organization to reflect the ambitious targets we have set. Based on interviews with the Management Team, he presented a good analysis of the organization. On the basis of that analysis, he introduced refreshing ideas on how to improve the interaction between the various departments. In line with a newly established vision statement, we have implemented those ideas releasing lot’s of energy in the organization.”
Govert Rietema, Director The Netherlands, Primagaz Benelux
“Folkert successfully supported both the Post Merger Integration of ESSENT and RWE (REN) and that of Powerhouse/Westland. Folkert’s strength lies in his clear
insight into the organization, what it needs and how those needs can be met. This enables him to engage the organization in the changes and at the same time empower the organization. As a result, the two integrations were very successful.”
Top qualities: Personable, Expert, Creative
Marc van Putte
Hired Folkert as a Business Consultant, and hired Folkert more than once
“As integration manager at RWE/ESSENT B2B, I have worked very closely with Folkert in order to ensure the success of the integration process. Folkert coached our new management team and the organization in the transition to an unified new organization. His strength lies in his ability to involve the organization in the direction it needs and to facilitate organizational alignment so that we have achieve the aims we have set ourselves.”
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Creative
Rutger Ockhuizen,
Hired Folkert as a Coaching, and hired Folkert more than once
“I have worked with Folkert on a number of projects, and what has struck me each time is his ability to create trust and commitment in the organization, and so, by developing a shared perspective, allowing it actually to deliver. In the case of a number of projects, Folkert has made substantial contributions which have resulted in best practices being introduced within the organization”
Daniel de Jonge
General Manager Brau Union International, Heineken Central u0026amp; Eastern Europe
Hired Folkert as a Business Consultant, and hired Folkert more than once
“Folkert has the uncanny ability to reduce apparently complex relationships to their core components. In doing so, he creates scope to devise a shared perspective based on trust. Folkert is a great person to work with. He had a positive influence on people around him. Energy, humor and competence are his characteristcs. We hope to be able to continue to benefit from his drive and knowledge. Erna Baars, President CEO Waterland Hospital Purmerend”
Top qualities: Personable, High Integrity, Creative
Erna Baars
President CEO Waterland Hospital Purmerend
Hired Folkert as a Business Consultant, and hired Folkert more than once
“Folkert has a clear insight into the dynamics of organizations, and is able to solve compl ex problems. One of his talents is his ability to quickly elicit the commitment of people to doing what has to be done!”
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Expert
Floris Cobelens
Marketing Manager Heineken
Hired Folkert as a Business Consultant, and hired Folkert more than once
“Folkert helped the partners our firm in creating and confirming a shared vision of our firm’s future. Folkert combines high likeability with a deep understanding of complex issues. This rare combination allows him to be succesful with both early adopters and skeptics. Highly recommended!”
Top qualities: Great Results, High Integrity, Creative
Joost Linnemann
Managing Partner at Kennedy Van der Laan
Hired Folkert as a Business Consultant
“Folkert is a highly energetic individual, who by listening carefully is able to penetrate quickly to the core of an issue. He connects easy with people creating a positive working environment. By relating information from the organization to his own insights, he is able to suggest surprising solutions. I will work with Folkert again and recommend his services and skills to any company looking for refeshing ways to conduct business and lining up the team to achieve those goals Eppo van Berckelaer Global Marketing Director O’Neill”
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Creative
Eppo Van Berckelaer
Global Marketing Director at O’Neill
Hired Folkert as a Business Consultant, and hired Folkert more than once
“Folkert is able to get the maximum out of organizations by giving employees the believe that THEY are the ones that WILL make the difference.”
Top qualities: Personable, Good Value, Creative
Ronald den Elzen
Wholesale u0026amp; On-Premise Director at Heineken Nederland
Hired Folkert as a Business Consultant
“Folkert has the ability to create alignment and trust within an organization by facilitating a process in which the organization itself works to create a clear context for the direction and interaction within that organization.”
Top qualities: Great Results, Good Value, Creative
Elmer De Boer
Manager Marktet u0026amp; Regulations at ENECO Energie
Hired Folkert as a Business Consultant, and hired Folkert more than once
“Folkert is capable of bringing out the best in people, through inspiration, out-of-the-box thinking and an innate ability to understand and manage complex inter-personal relationships.”
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Creative
Karen Kao
Partner at Kennedy Van der Laan
Hired Folkert as a Business Consultant
“In the run-up to the legendary Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, coached by Folkert Mulder we focused a lot on the goals we wanted to set as a team and on planning the collaboration on board, with a specific emphasis on the composition of the team and how we could get the best out of one another and thus from the team as a whole. Due partly to this intensive preparation, we won the race in our class. An extraordinary result!
Frank van Beuningen
“Folkert has a clear insight into what organizations need to excel. He supported NGF TopGolf in the development of a state-of-the-art organization in order to get the maximum out of players and staff. The result was a first ever winner of the World Golf Championship”
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Creative
Jeroen Stevens
Chairman Dutch Golf Federation