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Jurgen Appelo

Manager | Leader | Entrepreneur | Innovator | Organization Designer | Advisory Board Member

Jurisdiction

Netherlands

Notable Employer

  • Founder & CEO at Management 3.0

Experience

Seniority LevelBoard
Years of Experience20+ years
Current StatusActive
Advisory Board Member
2024 - Present

Advising a small team on organizational pivot, new business model, content strategy, budgeting, and innovation in the age of AI.

Founder & CEO
2016 - Present

Managed a globally crowdfunded initiative focused on innovative learning platforms. Responsible for strategic direction, stakeholder management, revenue generation, and financial oversight. Developed extensive networks in the business and technological industries.

Founder & Thought Leader
2011 - Present

Started a new non-profit community of volunteers and inspired them to launch various initiatives. Supported, planned, and co-organized the annual Agile Lean Europe unconferences and other events. Negotiated with speakers, suppliers, and volunteers.

Entrepreneur, Speaker, Writer
2009 - Present

Developed best-selling books on leadership, innovation, and AI, and established an international network for creative professionals and organizational change practitioners. Frequent collaboration in many international contexts. Well familiar with SAFe and other agile methods and frameworks.

Founder & CEONotable
2009 - 2016

Designed and governed content licensing structures, partnerships, revenue models, and community-building strategies for global trainers in agile leadership. Built and managed a network of hundreds of licensees across countries, overseeing quality standards, funding/budgeting, and strategic growth.

Chief Information Officer (CIO)
2002 - 2010

Directed a team of 100 professionals in software development and project management. Introduced agile practices, handled significant budgets, and collaborated with C-level leadership to steer organizational strategy.

Education

Diploma of Corporate Digital program for Advisory Board MembersHemingway Academy
2020 - 2021
Masters of Master of Science in Software EngineeringTechnical University Delft
1987 - 1993

Skills

Core skills10
Languages2

Skills

Product Management
Agile Leadership
Strategic Governance
Organizational Change
Innovation & Transformation
Stakeholder Engagement
Public Speaking
International Networking
Personal Branding
Product Development

Languages

English
Dutch

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