Gerard Van de Par

Gerard van de Par is a Partner at N2Growth and a Business Consultant located in the Netherlands. His primary focus is on strategic change through leadership advisory and change management. He specializes in finance, ICT, and professional services, emphasizing innovation and Fintech. Gerard manages high-profile projects and engagements for customers.

Before joining N2Growth, Gerard served as interim manager in more significant transitions for banks and global corporations as Interim CEO, Program Manager, and Executive Consultant. He worked for IBM for eight years, during which he was practice manager CRM within IBM professional services. During his tenure, Gerard built a successful practice with 25 project managers, consultants, IT architects, and specialists. He acquired and managed a considerable service portfolio of upwards of 25 million in revenue. He was awarded several times for his track record in this field. Currently, he serves as a part-time manager in a niche investment bank and manages construction projects for the Dutch government.

Gerard’s competencies also encompass ICT, business alignment, and the organization of projects and programs. Apart from the managerial aspects, he can infuse creativity into change initiatives and has published several articles in this field in professional magazines. Gerard has worked in European countries throughout his career, including the US, Switzerland, Germany, France, UK, and Greece, and is proficient in 5 major European languages.

Gerard holds a Master’s Degree from the Delft Polytechnic University and several post-graduate certifications in Consultancy, Project and Program Management, ICT, IT Architecture, Marketing, Change Management, People Management, and Banking Strategy.

Outside professional activities, Gerard enjoys playing golf and traveling. He volunteers as a coach for students graduating at Bachelor’s and Master’s levels at European universities. Gerard lives in The Netherlands with his wife and three children.