Arjan Verschoor
To invent something is good; to realize it is better; to implement it is best
About me
I am passionate about understanding people and transforming innovative ideas into reality. With years of experience leading teams, departments, and management roles in startups, scale-ups, and large corporations, I thrive on helping businesses reach their full potential. My goal is to empower individuals, unite teams, and drive success by organizing and executing effective plans—no matter the size or complexity of the organization or the project.Through my diverse background, I have honed my ability to deliver results that matter, while always keeping the added value of every project or product at the forefront. With a blend of strategic insight and commercial awareness, I ensure that every initiative delivers tangible value.
How I work?
Fixing Complex Challenges
Every company and project goes through phases of uncertainty and complexity—times when leadership is unclear, stakeholders become uneasy, and emotional, financial, or operational issues arise. I specialize in fixing these kinds of challenges by unraveling the problems, making them clear, prioritizing solutions, and creating an actionable plan. Through transparent communication, I ensure that everyone involved is aligned and informed, driving the project forward until the result is achieved.
Approach
Turning an idea into a fully-realized project, service, or product is always a challenge. My approach to technology development focuses on four key elements that are essential to success:Scope: Defining clear, achievable goals for the project.
Team Members and Stakeholders: Ensuring the right people are in the right roles and all stakeholders are engaged.
Execution Plan: Crafting a detailed, realistic plan that guides the project from start to finish.
Communication: Keeping everyone on the same page and maintaining alignment throughout the development process.With this framework, I help companies overcome challenges, stay focused on their goals, and deliver successful results.
Leading with clarity and focus
Leadership is about making ideas understandable, translating them into actionable steps, and guiding teams toward the desired outcome. I excel in leading teams by putting people in the right roles and ensuring that all stakeholders are continuously informed. Through clear, consistent communication, I keep everyone aligned on the project's progress, challenges, and necessary decisions. By doing so, I create an environment where the focus is on content, not process—allowing the team to focus on what really matters and drive success together.
Projects
- Rocsys - Setup the service operations department and organisation from scratch for handsfree charging systems of electronic vehicles in the EU and US
- The Ocean Cleanup - Leading the engineering department of the river cleanup program
- Forestwise - Create and implement the proposition for B2B and B2C of rainforest ingredients in personal care to create alternative ways of income for local rainforest inhabitants in Indonesia
- Ampelmann Icemann - Project manager of the development and implementation of an offshore access system that has to work in extreme cold weather conditions
- Ampelmann L-type - Project manager of the development and implementation of small offshore access systems for Fast Crew Vessels
- Procter & Gamble - Commercial business manager - Development in conceptual and value selling, think Win-Win in customer relations
Education
University of Technology, Delft
MSc Civil Engineering
Other business
The person that inspired me to setup this website:
The Wolf in the movie Pulp Fiction. See the link of how The Wolf works in Pulp Fiction.