Interim Operations Manager at Climate for Life (Itho Daalderop and Klimaatgarant)
2021-2024
Climate for Life is a successful developer, producer and seller of energy-efficient solutions in the field of heating and cooling for homes. With this, CFL plays an important role in the energy transition and the sustainability of homes. CFL has a leading position in both the renovation and new construction sectors. In addition, CFL (via a number of subsidiaries) operates heat pump systems and PV systems over a long period.
Guiding Exit Readiness trajectory. Advising on various complex issues in which financial, commercial, technical and strategic aspects are strongly intertwined. Applying for and negotiating new bank project financing. Collaboration with deal team to Vendor DD. In 2023, CFL was acquired by NIBE. After transaction, form and lead Business Operations team.
"... With his broad knowledge and strong financial insight, Roderick has made complex matters clearly understandable. This has contributed greatly to a more broadly supported decision-making within the management team and understanding among other stakeholders. I highly recommend Roderick for projects in which strong financial insight, cooperation and managing complexity are essential for success. He is persistent and a pleasant person to work with.”
David Eddes, CFO Climate for Life (until 2023)
Interim Chief People Happy Horizon
7/2021 - 12/2022
Happy Horizon is an award-winning creative digital agency that has developed into one of the leading national players through a targeted buy & build with MG Partners.
Member of core team, all-round HR role, including hands-on implementation of various initiatives with HR team and Hub management. Developing a future-proof organisational model in which - with the realisation of the 'hub strategy' - the entrepreneurial and informal DNA of Happy Horizon is preserved; strengthening the management team, providing guidance in filling key positions and tackling succession issues; strengthening the inflow and retention of talent, (further) development of career paths.
Interim People Lead
2018-2021
Truekinetix is a sports technology company founded by that has developed a revolutionary indoor trainer using robotics/AI, simulating the outdoor experience to the max.
Expand MT with Finance, Operations and Marketing lead, hiring and onboarding development and production teams, fulfilling all round HR role. Ad hoc networking, all round business development, sales.
Financial & Business Controller
Frits is an innovative online mortgage advisor who combines smart software with personal contact with advisors.
Providing periodic management information (both financial and operational) for the board. Development and implementation of an IBP model (Integrated Business Planning). Sparring partner for the board on financial issues.
“ ... thanks to the IBP model, we can respond to changes in the market faster than ever before, across all levels of the organisation, from purchasing clicks to accounts receivable management. What makes the collaboration with Roderick particularly valuable is his unique combination of deep financial expertise and his experience as an operational manager in various organizations. As a result, he has really captured the core of our company in the model and brings a wealth of experience in a wide range of subjects. The model is so good set up so that after 3.5 years without major changes it is still fully relevant and valuable to Frits.”
Thomas de Leeuw
Founder Frits
