Head of Technology
Bertelsmann
Head of Technology
Bertelsmann
Global media, services, and education conglomerate
Lead Arvato's Dutch Technology business and shape its next phase of growth.
As Head of Tech Netherlands, you will hold full strategic, commercial, operational and P&L responsibility for a nine-figure revenue tech business and employing a workforce of 2000 people.
You will strengthen partnerships with leading technology brands and accelerate growth through automation, digitalization and scalable supply chain solutions.
Based in Gennep, you will report directly to the Head of Arvato Netherlands and be a member of the Dutch Leadership Team. Working closely with our global Tech organization, you will help expand our position in Consumer Electronics, Industrial Technology and Data Center Logistics.
The opportunity at a glance
Full responsibility for a nine-figure business with a workforce of approximately 2000 employees.
Leadership of a large multi-site operation.
Member of the Dutch Leadership Team.
Direct impact on business growth, profitability and strategic investments.
Collaboration with leading global technology customers.
We're on it! Are you?
You challenge the status quo, inspire people to think bigger and turn ambitious strategies into measurable results. You combine commercial drive with operational discipline and believe that sustainable success is built through collaboration. You set direction, inspire and develop high-performing leadership teams, and maintain momentum through growth and change.
If this reflects your leadership mindset, we would like to meet you.
Your mandate
Define and execute the Dutch Tech strategy in line with the global roadmap.
Lead sustainable growth, profitability, market expansion and strategic investments.
Lead Business Directors, Site Directors and leadership teams across multiple locations.
Build executive-level relationships with key technology customers.
Drive major customer implementations, automation initiatives and transformation programs.
Identify new business opportunities and accelerate commercial growth.
Foster a culture of accountability, innovation and continuous improvement.
What you bring
20+ years of leadership experience in contract logistics operations.
A master's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or a related field.
Proven experience leading large multi-site organizations with full P&L responsibility.
Strong track record in profitable growth and business transformation.
Experience managing executive-level customer relationships and senior stakeholders.
Experience within Technology, Electronics, Industrial Technology or Data Center environments is strongly preferred.
Strong financial, commercial and leadership capabilities.
What we offer
Competitive executive compensation package with performance-based bonus.
Company car and flexible benefits.
The opportunity to lead one of Arvato's most strategic businesses.
Significant autonomy, influence and visibility.
An international environment with global customers and strategic growth initiatives.
Ready to take the lead?
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a nine-figure Tech business, lead 2000 employees and play a key role in the next phase of growth.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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Global media, services, and education conglomerate
Bertelsmann is a global media, services, and education group made up of eight autonomous divisions, including RTL Group, Penguin Random House, BMG, and Arvato. It operates across B2B and B2C markets, with activities in broadcasting, book publishing, music rights management, and business process outsourcing. Its products range from streaming subscriptions and printed books to logistics, CRM services, and AI-powered content and rights-management tools. The company differentiates itself through a decentralized, entrepreneur-led structure that reinvests profits into content and digital infrastructure via its Boost program, backed by private foundations and the Mohn family. It aims to grow organically and through selective acquisitions while leveraging large-scale data and cross-divisional synergies to deliver personalized content and service experiences at a global scale.
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