AB&C Group strengthens its digital transformation services with the appointment of Han Gerrits

Amsterdam, 12 July  – Han Gerrits has been appointed Lead Digitalisation and Innovation at AB&C Group. His arrival solidifies the Digital pillar, alongside the Group’s two other strong Procurement and Business Transformation pillars, for further development of the business services provider.

 

With Han Gerrits, AB&C Group brings in an experienced and progressive IT entrepreneur. Han has over 40 years of experience in digital innovation, consulting and entrepreneurship. He was (co-)founder of several IT startups. In addition, Han recently worked as CTO at Knab and, before that, at Capgemini, EY and KPMG. Besides his work, Han has been a professor at VU University Amsterdam for over 20 years, where he teaches digital innovation and entrepreneurship.

 

Claire Leussink-Nies, CEO of AB&C Group, said:

‘Digitalisation and innovation are hot topics for executives in all organisations. We stand side by side with our clients to work on future-proof solutions. Investing in technology is inevitable for all our clients. We already help with digital transformation issues daily, from the business transformation practice within Boer & Croon to procurement with our strategy practice of AevesBenefit and our digital service provider, NewDawn. With Han’s arrival, we are boosting those services. This will enable us to offer our clients the best possible service, now and in the future.’

 

Han Gerrits studied computer science at the University of Twente. He obtained a PhD in business administration at the Free University. From the beginning of his career, he has been busy discovering what the latest technology can do for organisations. His main hobby is, therefore, programming AI applications. Thought and practice leadership are united in Han’s person; this fits seamlessly with AB&C Group’s strategy and culture. The business service provider helps organisations to realise ambitions by offering solutions enabling clients to grow and improve their (operational) effectiveness. Han Gerrits will lead the Digitalisation & Innovation pillar and give substance to its growth ambition.

 

Jaap Heeringa, CCO AB&C Group:

‘The rise of AI is bringing about a huge wave of change, requiring organisations to adapt business processes to use this technology. Han’s knowledge and experience give our technology consultancy a solid quality boost. We can even better collaborate with executives in all organisations about one of the most topical management issues: what opportunities does the digital revolution offer my organisation, and how can I continue to innovate? We can also put the solutions created into practice: digital transformation in optima forma.’

 

Han Gerrits, Lead Digitalisation & Innovation:

‘At AB&C Group, I experience the same passion and drive I have to help organisations move forward. The Group helps the largest companies in the Netherlands with various issues. It is a passionate club of some 750 professionals whom I can now call my colleagues. That size and the strong brands in the Group make us a relevant discussion partner for the most appealing clients. Despite that size, I still notice the mentality of a startup: entrepreneurship, innovation, pioneering, and delivering results every day. That suits me and what we will realise together.’

 

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