Meet our Leadership Team
Geert van den Goor, Group Managing Partner
Geert is an experienced partner and consultant, with over 30 years in the consulting industry, having specialised primarily in working with public and semi-public organisations.
After studying computer science at university, Geert joined Andersen Consulting (currently Accenture) and after a 20-year stint, he joined First Consulting, which grew into the current Valcon.
The values that define Geert’s approach are passion for the client, professionalism, being result-oriented and working as a team.
Geert lives in The Hague with his girlfriend and two children and has a passion for cars and mountain sports – he’s a keen climber, skier and enjoys mountain biking.
Bianca den Elsen, Managing Partner, Netherlands
Bianca is the Managing Partner of Valcon in the Netherlands and has over 23 years’ experience in consultancy and managerial roles. Bianca worked for Accenture for over 16 years, becoming Managing Partner for BPO in the Netherlands and the Philippines. In 2015, Bianca joined Deloitte Consulting as partner before becoming part of the executive committee of Deloitte Netherlands in 2019, responsible for clients and industries.
Bianca has two young children with her husband Patrick. She lives in Hilversum, loves to travel and can be found on the Frisian lakes during the summer. In her free time, she is busy studying for an additional Bachelor’s in Psychology.
Jochem Theunissen, Group CFO
Jochem Theunissen has over 17 years’ international experience across investment banking, private equity investing and CFO roles. He served as CFO for software and IT services companies like RAET, Conclusion and Vodeno.
Jochem has a masters in Quantitative Finance & Econometrics from the Erasmus University Rotterdam and lives in Amsterdam with his wife and three daughters. He is a huge enthusiast of Sabermetrics, as described in the book ‘Moneyball’ (by Michael Lewis) as a perfect crossroad example where one passion (baseball) gets lifted by another passion (mathematical optimisation).
Fieke Schopenhouer, Group CHRO
An experienced HR professional, Fieke has worked in talent and organisational structure for more than 16 years. She has deep experience in working on large-scale organisational programmes where she managed different types of complex organisational change and cultural initiatives on a global basis. Prior to her CHRO role at Valcon, Fieke had set up the firm’s change practice in the Netherlands.
Fieke has an MSc in Economics, which she gained after finishing her studies at Maastricht University and Assumption University in Bangkok. Following university, she joined Accenture where she worked for 10 years.
Fieke lives in Bilthoven, with her partner Timo and his two children. In her spare time, she is a bit of a food and wine connoisseur, which she combines with going to the gym and yoga.
Thomas Rosenlund, Managing Partner, Nordics
Thomas is a professional management consultant and a dedicated leader with more than 20 years of experience at Valcon. His commitment lies in creating value for clients, fostering Valcon’s growth and propelling our business forward.
As a seasoned management consultant, Thomas has successfully overseen more than 200 projects spanning diverse industries and geographies, generating value for some of Scandinavia’s largest businesses and organisations. His areas of expertise is strategically driven and companywide transformation of businesses.
Outside of work, Thomas shares his life in Gentofte north of Copenhagen with his wife, Heidi, and their two sons. He enjoys running, biking and mountaineering
Paul ten Haaf, Managing Partner, Southeast Europe
Paul has worked for more than 20 years in consulting. In the last 10 years, he focused mainly on helping both enterprise clients and (semi) public organisations with their digitalisation journeys and innovation. Smart automation with modern cloud software platforms is his main area of expertise. Before this, Paul led various operational excellence programmes and projects for utility companies. He started his career at Accenture in the SAP ERP practice.
Paul lives near Amsterdam in the Netherlands with his wife and three children, and he is passionate about cooking and running.
Bart Leurs, Technology Synergy Partner
Bart Leurs is an experienced technology leader with over 20 years of experience in digital innovation and transformation within the financial services industry. He is passionate about leveraging technology and data to create sustainable business value and enhance customer experiences.
In his most recent role, Bart was part of the Managing Board of Rabobank, where he was globally responsible for technology, digital transformation, data and innovation. Prior to Rabobank, Bart held various executive positions at ING Group and ING Direct, working across multiple countries and gaining extensive international experience.
At Valcon, Bart will focus on advancing the firm’s technology strategy and digital transformation services, working closely with clients to navigate complex technological challenges and help them adapt to an evolving digital landscape.
Bart lives with his family in Bilthoven, the Netherlands, and is passionate about rowing, golf, jazz, music and theatre.
Marc Bervoets, COO Valcon UK and Valcon Southeast Europe
Marc Bervoets is a seasoned leader with over 25 years of experience in management consulting, operational excellence, and business transformation. As the COO of Valcon UK and South East Europe, he plays a pivotal role in driving operational efficiency and ensuring the seamless delivery of high-impact solutions to clients across industries.
Marc’s expertise spans strategy execution, process optimisation, and organisational change, with a proven track record of helping businesses achieve sustainable growth and improved performance. Before joining Valcon, he held senior leadership roles at renowned consulting firms, where he successfully led large-scale transformation programmes and built high-performing teams.
With an MSc in Commercial Engineering from VU Brussels, Marc has a strong analytical and strategic foundation.
Marc lives in Belgium.
Sander de Jongh, Data Synergy Partner
Sander has worked in data and consulting for over 22 years, helping customers with their data challenges and leading data organisations.
He has experienced the revolution of data while carrying out different roles and responsibilities throughout his career. In 2014 he joined Jibes which is now part of Valcon.
Sander studied Business Administration at university and lives in Berkel-Enschot, the Netherlands, with his wife and two daughters.