About
John de Die is CFO of FORWARD.one, where he oversees the firm's financial and governance structures, including risk management, reporting, and compliance. His prior career includes CFO roles at Kempen & Co, Geveke, and Rodamco Europe, SVP Finance at KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, and private equity experience at AAC Capital. He has also served on supervisory boards and committees for various institutional, charitable, and public organizations.
Experience
- FORWARD.oneChief Financial Officercurrent2021 β presentAmstelveen, North Holland, Netherlands
- Stichting Steun Alzheimercentrum Amsterdam(Executive) Board Membercurrent2022 β presentAmsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
- Stichting Openbaar Golfterrein de Hoge DijkPenningmeestercurrent2025 β presentAmsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
- RobotWiseTrusted Advisor2022 β 2025
- AAC Capital Partners HoldingChief Financial Officer2010 β 2025The Randstad, Netherlands
- Limian Advies BVOwner2006 β 2025Amstelveen, North Holland, Netherlands
- Stichting VUmc Fonds(Executive) Board Member2015 β 2023The Randstad, Netherlands
- Nationale Hypotheekgarantie (Stichting Waarborgfonds Eigen Woningen)Supervisory Board Member2014 β 2022Utrecht, Netherlands
- University of Amsterdam Business SchoolLecturer - Finance Function Design & Change (2019) and Management Control (2014-18)2013 β 2019The Randstad, Netherlands
- Vesteda Investment ManagementSupervisory Committee Member2011 β 2019The Randstad, Netherlands
- Diamond Tools Group NV (family owned)Supervisory Board member2005 β 2018Brabantine City Row
- Stichting Sportbedrijf AmstelveenRaad van Toezicht (vz)2013 β 2017Amstelveen
- Stichting VUmc KinderstadBoard member2012 β 2015Amsterdam
- Holland Integrity Group(Informal) Advisory Board2004 β 2014
- Contour Fine Tooling Ltd.Non-Executive Director2006 β 2011Stevenage, England, United Kingdom
- Agendia BVExecutive Finance & CFO2006 β 2009
- SpePharm BVExecutive Finance & Interim CFO2006 β 2008
- Rodamco Europe (Unibail-Rodamco)CFO2004 β 2006Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands
- Geveke N.V. (PON)CFO2002 β 2003Naarden
- Kempen & Co (van Lanschot)CFO2000 β 2002Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
Education
- Nyenrode Business UniversityNCD/Nyenrode Commissarissencyclus2008 β 2009
- Tilburg UniversityDrs., Business Econometrics1978 β 1985
- Carolus Borromeus College1972 β 1978
Skills & more
Leadership3Management3Corporate Finance22Treasury4Private Equity10Risk Management7Start-ups5Finance8Valuation2Mergers & Acquisitions16Venture Capital7Corporate Governance2
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Internal ControlsManagement ConsultingGovernanceFinancial & management reportingLanguages English
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Also attended Tilburg University58
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Shared employers
Also worked at KLM Pension Funds (Blue Sky Group)2
Also worked at KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (AF KLM)3
Also worked at ABN AMRO128
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