Bas Fransen

Bas Fransen has had a long and successful career in interim management. Having worked with large corporations, SMEs and startups in a broad range of industries, he understands all stages of organizational development and their inherent challenges. His background and extensive network enable him to strengthen his clients’ leadership teams and contribute to their long-term success.

Professional Focus

Over 20 years’ experience in senior-level interim management
Expertise in various industries including professional services, financial services, industrial, technology/big data and retail
In-depth business background including strategy, change management, account management, business development and sales management
Works with large and mid-sized corporations, family-owned businesses, SMEs and startups including PE- and VC-backed firms

Business Expertise

Founder & Owner of a big data startup providing data professional staffing as well as data and business intelligence consulting
Founder & Owner of a boutique European executive search and interim management firm
Director, Financial Services & Technology at a leading executive search and interim management firm
Director at an interim management and leadership consultancy

Additional Expertise

Professional Services
Financial Services
Industrial
Big Data
Consumer & Retail
Private Equity & Venture Capital

Areas of Expertise

Education & Certifications

MSc in Tax Law from Maastricht University
Interim Management Program at Nyenrode Business University

Netherlands

De Boelelaan 7
Building Officia 1
Amsterdam
Netherlands

Case Studies

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From Innovation to Execution: Leadership in Power Semiconductor Development

How Boyden placed a strategic SVP to drive e-mobility growth

Cybersecurity Excellence: Strengthening Trust and Digital Resilience

A Caribbean financial and mortgage bank partnered with Boyden to recruit a strategic Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), enhancing cybersecurity governance and supporting digital transformation across the organization.

Elevating Market Expansion: A Strategic Leadership Search for a Social Media Technology Firm

Identifying and securing a visionary leader to drive U.S. market entry and long-term growth for a fast-scaling social media technology startup.

Thought Leadership

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Articles & Papers

Boyden UK Interim Management Briefing –
Q1 2023 Insights

Boyden expands interim management capability in the Netherlands and receives positive market forecasts from polled interims, with 75% expecting stability and growth as summer approaches.

Boyden Report Series

What’s Next for Industry? AI, Transformation, and the Talent Imperative

Industrial Trends Report: Analysing markets, studies, and trends on how AI, machine learning, and digitalisation are reshaping the industrial sector, with expert insights on talent and leadership from Boyden’s Global Industrial Practice Members.

Industry Insights

Opportunity in a Chip Crisis

As the global chip shortage enters its second year with no end in sight, the EU is redoubling efforts to improve its standing in the semiconductor industry.