Expertise

Strategic advice and support for organisations facing complex transformation, crisis or cooperation challenges.

Strategy & Transformation

Strategic advice focused on direction and implementation. Hans supports organisations in complex transformation processes where governance, decision-making and execution need to come together.

Crisis management

In times of crisis, clear direction and sound decision-making are essential. Hans brings structure to complex situations, helps identify priorities and supports leaders and organisations under pressure.

Speaker & Chairperson

As a speaker and chairperson, Hans combines sharp insights with interaction, energy and a healthy dose of humour. He makes complex strategic and international issues accessible, engaging and memorable, whether at a conference, executive meeting or professional event.

Defense and business

Decades of experience within Defence, government and international organisations enable Hans to connect different cultures, interests and ways of working. He helps build effective cooperation between defence, government and business.

Logistics and innovation

Logistics and innovation are closely connected. Hans helps organisations translate complex logistical challenges into practical innovation, combining operational experience with new technologies and ways of working.

International Cooperation

International cooperation requires an understanding of different interests, cultures and decision-making processes. Hans brings extensive experience from NATO, the EU, governments and military networks to complex international challenges.

Testimonials

What Others Say About Hans

Hans was the chairman of our annual "Survival of the Fittest" congress in 2017. We could not have wished for a better one. With intelligence, humor, his own input and respect for the insights and experiences of others, Hans was the connecting factor between the different speakers that day.

Michel van Buren

CEO BLMC

Hans is a real game changer who likes to explore and enter unknown territory. Where there's a will, there is a way. Hans's energy and drive are inspiring and infectious.

Jasmijn Baldinger

Vice President Cap Gemini

Hans Damen not only talks about the need for change, he walks the talk and makes change happen.

Admiral Rob Bauer

Chairman Military Committee NATO

Hans is great to work with: authentic, out-of-the-box and he always strives for win-win.

Gerard Schiebroek

Managing Director Visma Raet

Hans is a great networker, straight to the point; a tad impatient; transparent, allergic to nonsense and moreover Hans is also very funny.

Machiel van der Kuil

Voorzitter EVOFENEDEX

Divemaster Hans is friendly, professional, customer-oriented and makes a valuable contribution to the Impian diving team. What a privilege to have someone with Hans' work experience as a colleague in your diving school.

Robert Rhemrev

CEO Impian Divers, Ko Tao, Thailand

Hans Damen is always my first choice when I need a teammate to help with complex problem-solving in an international environment.

Lt-Gen (R) Ben Hodges

Commander Allied Land Command

Hans Damen is a professional, intelligent, non-conformist; an ideal partner when you want to have an opinion out of the box. I'm very proud to be one of Hans' friends.

George Scutaru

CEO New Strategy Center

Brigadier General Damen, AKA NATO's "Mr. Logistics," has excelled moderating meetings and exercises , making him our go-to chairperson for senior events with challenging dynamics at the Centre for New Generation Warfare.

Dr Phillip Petersen

Centre for the Study of New Generation Warfare

Discuss Your Challenge

Are you facing a complex strategic, organisational or international challenge? Feel free to get in touch for an initial conversation. Confidentiality is a given.