You’ve built something incredible, but now growth feels messy—lack of structure, delayed projects, and being too deep in daily operations.
That’s where I come in.
With over two decades of hands-on experience, I bring clarity, structure, and momentum, so you can focus on what you do best. Let’s turn chaos into a well-oiled, thriving company.
ABOUT ME
Fractional COO Services for Startups & Scaleups
A long track record of COO Expertise to Help You Scale, Organize, and Succeed
Your Vision. My Expertise. Scale Successfully.
Ready to scale with success?
You’ve built something incredible, but now growth feels messy—lack of structure, delayed projects, and being too deep in daily operations.
That’s where I come in.
With over two decades of hands-on experience, I bring clarity, structure, and momentum, so you can focus on what you do best. Let’s turn chaos into a well-oiled, thriving company.
about me
Fractional COO Services for Startups & Scaleups
A long track record of COO Expertise to Help You Scale, Organize, and Succeed
Your Vision. My Expertise. Scale Successfully.
Ready to scale with success?
From chaos to clarity
With a rich history of transforming startups and scaleups, I bring a fresh, structured perspective to entrepreneurs who want to scale effectively.
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Not ready for a COO but need a trusted advisor?
I help founders navigate challenges, refine ideas, and strategize for future growth.
Sounding Board for Founders
Need a temporary COO?
Whether covering leave or testing the role, I step in with clear objectives to keep your company running smoothly.
Interim COO
Facing operational roadblocks?
I tackle key challenges—strategy execution, team dynamics, processes, and culture—through focused, results-driven projects.
Fractional COO
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Mariah Mansvelt Beck, co-founder Yoni, The Netherlands
“Ilse played a key role in our growth from a small founder led organization to a professional team ready to scale operations. Ilse was quick to identify what was needed and especially who we needed to put in place. She set out a way of working, ensuring that the right information was shared, and a culture was put in place making not only this a smooth transition but also a fun one with a strong and competent team”.
YONI
Lenny Houwaart, Int. Marketing Manager Dopper, The Netherlands
“Working together with Ilse was a great experience. She comes in, every day, with a clear goal and she puts mind & heart on reaching that goal. She’s a star in building the foundation that a company needs and she does it with an innovative eye for the happiness level of the employees. She makes sure she knows exactly what’s happening within the company but is also a strong believer of a self-sustaining structure. I sincerely hope working together with Ilse again in the future”.
Dopper
Jessica Kruger, founder Ethos Foods and Luxtra London, UK
I have worked with Ilse since 2014. As a sole founder she became my right hand, go-to advisor and I cannot recommend her highly enough. Ilse helped me to cement very strong foundations for my business (mission, purpose and "why") and from there we planned for the short, medium and long term. She has huge and varied experience and is just... wise... you know? Thank you Ilse, for your support and for helping to push me out of my comfort zone.
Ethos Foods & Luxtra
Wobbe van Zoelen, Founder, Haarlem, The Netherlands
“Ilse helps to separate the strategic issues from all the side issues that keep you busy too often. She helps you to choose a clear course and to map out sustainable policies to achieve goals for the (near) future.”
Anne & Max
Florien Stuyling de Lange, Co-founder, Dubai, UAE
Ilse was exactly the person we needed at this stage of our company. As a start-up, we were ready to take the next step, but we weren’t quite sure how to approach it or what that step should be. Ilse brought structure, clarity, and professionalism. On top of that, she added a great sense of fun! She provides guidance while still giving me the freedom to grow and develop my own business. I’m super happy to have her by my side.
ADAM BIKE
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