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Jeroen Griffioen

Fractional Executive | Founder Q-Des & Leading Forward | CEO & AI Strategic Advisor

About Me

I am an experienced CEO and strategic leader with more than 25 years of responsibility for building, scaling, and leading organizations through growth, transformation, and change. In my role as chief executive, I have been accountable for strategy, P&L, governance, and long-term value creation across a group of companies operating in technology, data, and digital innovation. My strength lies in combining strategic direction with operational execution. I work closely with leadership teams to create clarity in complex environments, translate vision into actionable priorities, and build structures that enable sustainable performance. This includes shaping organizational design, developing leadership talent, strengthening governance, and driving innovation with a strong focus on measurable outcomes. A significant part of my experience is rooted in guiding organizations through technological and data-driven transitions, including the responsible adoption of AI. I approach innovation not as a goal in itself, but as a means to improve decision-making, efficiency, and competitive positioning. I bring a hands-on, pragmatic leadership style, grounded in entrepreneurship and long-term thinking. I am most effective in moments where organizations need experienced leadership to professionalize, refocus, or prepare for their next phase of growth.

Jurisdiction

Netherlands | Belgium

Notable Employer

  • CEO / Managing Partner at Inkubis

Experience

Seniority LevelExecutive
Years of Experience20+ years
Current StatusActive
Co-Founder Leading ForwardLeading Forward
2025 - Present

Organizations are facing profound change. Growth, transformation, and continuity require leadership that provides direction, creates calm, and strengthens people. At the same time, much of the valuable experience of senior leaders remains underutilized, while the next generation of leaders is in clear need of guidance, reflection, and role models. Leading Forward brings these worlds together. We believe that true leadership is not about taking over or steering from a distance, but about connecting, leading by example, and creating space. That is why we are building a network of experienced leaders who apply their knowledge and leadership to sustainably move both organizations and people forward. Leading Forward is a leadership platform and network: experienced leaders who deploy their expertise flexibly across multiple organizations. This gives companies access to senior strategic experience without full-time dependency, while leaders gain the opportunity to create impact where their experience truly makes a difference. Together, we create momentum. Not by working harder, but by connecting smarter. Leading Forward. Because the leaders of tomorrow grow stronger through the leaders of today.

CEO / Managing PartnerNotableInkubis
2014 - 2024

As CEO/Managing Partner, I was responsible for the growth and professionalization of the group for 18 years. During this period, we built an ecosystem of 27 companies, with entrepreneurship, collaboration, and innovation at its core. My role focused on identifying, connecting, and mentoring new partners in building successful ventures within the group. I supported them in defining strategy, positioning, team development, and scaling. With a strong emphasis on culture and leadership, I helped entrepreneurs build their businesses in a sustainable, people-centered way, resulting in a strong network of independent, profitable companies.

Co-FounderFuture Club (An AI Company
2024 - 2025

he future is now, and companies that embrace AI today will lead tomorrow. At The Future Club, we help organizations apply AI in a practical and strategic way, with the goal of optimizing business processes and strengthening customer relationships. Our mission is clear: we demonstrate what AI can do and support companies at every step — from initial discovery to the implementation of tailored solutions.

Fractional ExecutiveAdaption IT
2025 - Present

The logistics software market is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by increasing complexity, integration demands, and rising customer expectations. At Adaption IT, I support the management team in defining and executing a renewed strategic direction focused on long-term relevance, scalability, and value creation. My role centers on sharpening strategic positioning, aligning leadership around clear priorities, and translating strategy into coherent organizational and commercial choices. In parallel, I work with the leadership team to activate and strengthen the commercial organization, ensuring that strategic intent is effectively reflected in go-to-market execution. By combining strategic clarity with organizational alignment, I help create the conditions for sustainable growth and a more resilient, future-oriented software organization.

Education

Diploma of EconomicsRSM Erasmus Universiteit
1991 - 1995

Skills

Core skills0
Languages2

Languages

English
Dutch