“I’ve had the privilege of working with Johan since February 2022 in my capacity as CEO of Kebony AS. Johan’s outstanding qualities as an HR professional have been a significant asset to our organization, and I am pleased to endorse his skills and capabilities. From the very beginning of our collaboration, I was struck by Johan’s strong qualities and attributes. His distinctive approach to HR is characterized by a combination of challenging, entrepreneurial spirit, strategic mindset, assertiveness, and a strong sense of business acumen. These qualities have been pivotal in driving innovation, fostering a proactive work culture, and maintaining an unwavering focus on growth.
What sets Johan apart is his ability to seamlessly navigate both the corporate and SME environments. His seasoned expertise, which spans across these two distinct worlds, equips him with a profound understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities each sector presents. This dual perspective has enabled Johan to implement HR strategies that are not only tailored to our specific needs but also deeply effective. Moreover, Johan’s communication style is one of transparency, forthrightness, and constructive feedback. He excels in effecting change swiftly while inspiring his peers and teams to embrace new approaches. His ability to balance immediate improvements with long-term vision has been an invaluable asset to our organization’s growth and development.
It has been an absolute pleasure working alongside Johan. His dedication, drive, and unwavering commitment to excellence make him an exemplary HR professional. Without reservation, I recommend Johan for any HR-related role, secure in the knowledge that his contributions will be transformative and highly beneficial to any organization. Should the opportunity arise, I would not hesitate to collaborate with Johan once more. His proactive, results-driven approach and his ability to steer HR initiatives effectively make him a true asset to any team.”
Norman Willemsen
Former CEO, Kebony AS
“I have been working with Johan for 3 years when Johan was the HR Director of DFE Pharma.
Based on a good understanding of the DFE Pharma business Johan was able to define the DFE Pharma HR strategy. By doing so Johan contributed to the effectiveness of all functions within DFE Pharma. Supported by excellent communication skills he was visible within the organization and capable to drive change processes. Johan is a coach by nature and is not afraid to challenge the way of working of individuals and to support their individual growth.
Definitely someone I would like to work with again!”
Teun Heijnen
COO DFE Pharma
“Business savvy HR professional and fantastic person to have in the team.
Able to bring discussions and decision moments to the next level, by positively challenging the c-level suite (also for non-HR related topics)
Forte is to help companies transition from non-HR mature to HR mature, thanks to years of experience in large and small companies.
Thomas Vanholme
CFO Kebony