Marc H. Boesmans is a seasoned CEO and board-level advisor with over 25 years of experience leading growth, transformation, and M&A across the financial services and technology sectors. Known for his sharp analytical thinking and collaborative leadership style, Marc has consistently delivered value in complex and politically sensitive environments.

He has served as CEO and Managing Director of companies such as Visma Idella, Idella Group, Piramide Finance, and Innovact, where he led successful integrations, rebrandings, strategic repositionings, and exits. At Idella Group, a leading financial software provider, Marc spearheaded a total rebranding after 30 years and led its highly successful sale to Visma, subsequently managing the post-acquisition onboarding and corporate split.

In his consultancy and interim roles at Rilatex BV, Marc supports executives and organisations on strategic growth, organisational design, and operational turnaround. He brings experience as a supervisory board member at Eduvier, contributing expertise in audit, governance, and institutional strategy.

Marc’s leadership is grounded in operational excellence, client-centric innovation, and a deep understanding of the financial and digital ecosystems. He is also highly experienced in leading M&A, IT transformations, and market repositioning projects, working directly with CxOs and private equity stakeholders.

Core Competencies

• CEO & Board Advisory

• M&A Execution & Integration

• Organisational Restructuring

• Strategic Growth & Repositioning

• Interim Leadership & Transformation

• Financial Software & ERP Platforms

• Change Management & Operational Excellence

• Branding & Business Development

• Governance & Board Participation

• Stakeholder Management

Professional Experience

• Rilatex BV

Founder, Interim Manager, Executive Coach | 2016 – Present

• Advises business leaders on strategy, positioning, and execution

• Provides interim and project leadership to drive turnaround and growth

• Eduvier Foundation

Member, Supervisory Board | 2021 – Present

• Board-level input on business and organisational matters for a leading special education institution

• Member of the Audit Committee

• Visma Idella

Managing Director | 2018 – 2019

• Led onboarding and corporate integration after Visma’s acquisition of Idella

• Split the business into three independent divisions and integrated a carve-out from Raet

• Idella Group (Piramide Group)

CEO | 2016 – 2018

• Oversaw three divisions delivering software and managed services to financial and construction sectors

• Executed a total company rebranding after 30 years

• Led a strategic sales process that resulted in a successful acquisition by Visma

• Piramide Finance

CEO | 2014 – 2015

• Integrated Innovact post-acquisition and drove accelerated growth

• Innovact

CEO | 2009 – 2013

• Turned around a politically sensitive organisation by instilling client focus and operational discipline

• Acquired major new clients and prepared the company for sale

• Pontoporos Consultancy

Strategy Consultant | 2008 – 2016

• Supported management teams with strategy development and implementation

• ITDS

Director | 2005 – 2008

• Board member responsible for growth, business development, and delivery

• Managed a team of 20+ consultants and key client relationships

Managing Consultant | 2000 – 2004

• Led strategic and IT transformation projects at financial institutions

• IG&H

Management Consultant | 1998 – 2000

• Delivered outsourcing and market entry projects for financial clients

• Viamet

Consultant | 1996 – 1997

• Delivered business-IT integration projects in the financial and automotive sectors

Education

• Nyenrode University – MBA Equivalent (Drs), 1995

• Nyenrode University – BBA in Marketing & Finance, 1994

• University of Twente – Mechanical Engineering (1 year), 1991

• Gymnasium Apeldoorn – Secondary Education, 1990

Languages

• Dutch – Native

• English – Fluent

• German – Very Good

• Spanish – Basic

• French – Basic

“I thrive in complex environments where clarity, collaboration, and a strategic mindset can unlock sustainable value. I lead with integrity and always keep feasibility in mind.”