Willem Obermann — CEO
I build and transform businesses that create lasting enterprise value. With 24+ years of experience as a founder, business leader, and partner in strategy, M&A, and value creation, I help founders, owners, executives and investors turn ambition into measurable outcomes. My perspective blends strategy with founder pragmatism. Built and sold a consumer brand, steered a 22 partner consulting business back to target profitability, and delivered M&A strategy and subsequent acquisitions, end-to-end integration, operational turn around, net-profit uplift from leakage reduction, revenue growth uplift and digital transformation for corporates, VC, PE and family-backed business. As a former founder and now investor-operator, I focus on scaling growth-stage and mid-market companies responsibly, strengthening unit economics, leadership depth, and capital efficiency. I partner with funds and CEOs at inflection points such as post-investment integration, international expansion, or pre-exit optimization. My goal is simple: to scale what matters, build enduring value, and deliver both strategic and financial returns. Key Highlights • Delivered M&A strategy and subsequent acquisitions, end-to-end integration, operational turn around, net-profit uplift from leakage reduction, revenue growth uplift and digital transformation • Portfolio Turnaround: Restored a 300-person, 22-partner consulting business to target profitability during economic headwinds. • Founder & Exit: Built and sold a consumer brand with pan-European distribution in under two years. • Investor Alignment: Combines strategic foresight, operational discipline, and network reach to strengthen fund performance and portfolio outcomes. Competencies Venture & PE Advisory | Strategic & M&A Leadership | Scaling & Value Creation | Portfolio Optimization | Founder Mentorship | Operational Turnarounds | Growth Strategy | Cross-Border Integrations | Board Advisory | Leadership & Culture Change 🤝 Let’s Connect Open to collaborating with investors, founders, and boards building the next generation of scalable, high-performing enterprises.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic leader in consulting and venture creation.
Location: Oegstgeest, South Holland, Netherlands
Experience: 24 yrs 5 mos
Skills
- M&a
- Strategic Transformation
- Performance Improvement
- Portfolio Optimization
- Operational Discipline
- Transformation Delivery
- Venture Creation
- Market Expansion
- Strategy
Career Highlights
- Delivered M&A strategy and successful acquisitions.
- Restored a consulting business to target profitability.
- Built and sold a consumer brand in under two years.
Work Experience
Monitor Deloitte
Strategy, Analytics and M&A Portfolio Leader (1 yr 4 mos)
Strategy & Transactions Partner (7 yrs 10 mos)
Director – Senior Manager, Strategy & Transactions (7 yrs 11 mos)
WLM New Zealand - Wear Like Me
Founder & CEO (2 yrs 9 mos)
Deloitte Consulting
Consultant to Senior Manager Strategy and M&A (6 yrs 11 mos)
Education
MSc at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam)
Physics and Mathematics at Leiden University
Middelbare school at Rijnlands Lyceum Oegstgeest
