Richard Kalmeijer: Driving Organizational & IT Transformation
Experienced leader driving organizational development and transformations in the area of Agile, GenAI and scale-up.
Combining strategic vision with a pragmatic approach for tangible results.
Signature and Impact
Results-Oriented
A seasoned leader with a proven track record of delivering tangible outcomes and executing strategic initiatives. Consistently transforms vision into measurable results through methodical planning and decisive action.
Builds Connections
Naturally excels at forging meaningful relationships across organizational boundaries. Identifies strategic opportunities within challenges and cultivates collaborative environments that drive innovation and mutual success.
Inspires Action
Commands respect through authentic leadership that energizes teams and catalyzes performance. Balances natural authority with empathetic engagement, creating environments where people feel empowered to contribute their best work.
Lasting Impact
Creates enduring organizational value by harmonizing structural efficiency with human-centered approaches. Drives sustainable transformation that continues to yield benefits long after implementation, ensuring organizations evolve with purpose and resilience.
Key Roles & Activities
Leadership
Seasoned CIO, Strategic IT Manager, and Results-Driven Program Manager with experience guiding organizations through complex technological landscapes.
Transformation
Visionary Change Manager, Digital Transformation Lead, and Organizational Development Specialist focused on sustainable innovation and successful adaptation.
Agile
Certified Agile @Scale Lead and Portfolio Manager specializing in implementing agile methodologies across diverse organizational structures.
Growth
Expert in navigating business evolution from ambitious start-up to successful scale-up, with emphasis on sustainable expansion and market positioning.
Mentoring & Coaching
Dedicated Executive Coach, Team Development Facilitator, and Leadership Mentor committed to unlocking potential and driving excellence.
Certified in ORSC, Co-Active Coaching, and Leadership Circle Profile methodologies.
What People Say About Me
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A visionary leader known for authentic communication and innovative thinking, consistently demonstrating analytical prowess and creative problem-solving abilities in challenging situations.
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Exceptional at navigating complex discussions with diplomacy and respect, bringing outstanding facilitation skills that unite diverse perspectives into cohesive strategic frameworks.
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Demonstrates remarkable resilience and proactive initiative, maintaining unwavering commitment to delivering transformative results that create lasting positive impact across projects and organizational changes.
Professional Experience Highlights
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Decathlon
Project Manager & Operations Lead Digital Business Hub
Spearheaded the launch of Decathlon's first Digital Business Hub outside France, strategically scaling the operation from initial concept to 160 talented professionals within just 18 months, establishing a new benchmark for international digital expansion.
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Air France KLM Cargo
Enterprise Agile & Portfolio Coach
Orchestrated comprehensive agile transformation initiatives across cargo operations while serving as Product Owner for change management, optimizing cross-functional workflows and digital service delivery to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience.
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Booking.com
Fraud Transformation Coach
Revolutionized processes within the Security & Fraud department by implementing data-driven methodologies that significantly improved team collaboration, accelerated decision-making, and enhanced fraud detection capabilities while maintaining exceptional customer experience.
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Fluxys NV
Digital Transformation Lead
Conceptualized and implemented the Digital Accelerator program, a cornerstone initiative that catalyzed company-wide digital innovation, resulting in streamlined operations, enhanced data utilization, and creation of new digital service offerings aligned with strategic business objectives.
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BNP Paribas Fortis
Tribe Lead Coach Infrastructure
Guided cross-functional infrastructure teams through agile transformation, implementing advanced coaching methodologies that enhanced collaboration, accelerated delivery cycles, and strengthened technical capabilities across the organization's critical IT infrastructure landscape.
Agile Transformation Leadership
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Sodexo Benefits & Rewards Service
Enterprise Transformation Lead
Spearheaded the implementation and continuous refinement of the Agile Transformation Program, delivering measurable improvements in team productivity and business outcomes.
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Air France KLM Cargo
Digital & Portfolio Transformation Lead
Orchestrated the strategic evolution and maturation of the Digital Commercial Program, enabling cross-functional collaboration and establishing sustainable agile practices across the organization.
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BNP Paribas Fortis
Agile Tribe Transformation Lead (April 2017 – June 2018)
Guided multiple Tribe Management Teams through their Agile Transformation journey, facilitating cultural change and implementing frameworks that enhanced delivery capabilities and business agility.
CIO & Restructuring Experience
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IntraSurance
CIO
Spearheaded comprehensive restructuring of a software company, implementing strategic initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency by 30% while significantly increasing customer satisfaction and stakeholder engagement.
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LOI
CIO (Jan 2001-Jul 2012)
Led a high-performing team of 50 FTEs to successfully transform this e-learning organization, modernizing technology infrastructure and establishing scalable digital platforms that supported business growth and educational innovation.
Skills & Expertise
Generative AI
Advanced proficiency in Generative AI technologies through IBM's comprehensive Introduction and Applications program and Vanderbilt University's specialized Generative AI Automation certification track.
Agile Methodology
Certified SAFe Program Consultant with Professional Scrum Master and Scrum Product Owner certifications from Scrum.org, bringing structured agility to complex projects.
Executive Coaching
Trained at CTI Global in Co-Active Coaching methodologies and certified through the Center for Right Relationships (CRR) as an Organisation and Relationship Systems Coach (ORSC).