Odette has more than fifteen years of experience in a variety of management positions in the financial sector. She managed many major culture and change programs and was a trusted sparring partner at boardroom level. Always with a focus on results and with attention for what drives people or what keeps them from acting. She started specializing more and more in the people side of change. For instance, during the integration of ABN AMRO and Fortis, she was responsible for the culture and leadership development of the new bank and, together with her team, developed targeted interventions to achieve the desired culture.
In her opinion, personal leadership is an important key to successful transformation. When people are willing and able to change, it inspires others to do the same. In 2014, out of her passion for the change management specialization, she became an independent entrepreneur. This gives her energy to help others to make a difference and - in doing so - sharing her experience in change processes. In September 2018, she joined Bright & Company as a partner where she works as transformation advisor, change manager, team facilitator and executive coach.
Odette creates an open, trustful environment in which room is created for creativity, collaboration and feedback. She can quickly identify what is going on and is not afraid to discuss the “elephant in the room”. She is a true foody; loves great conversations during a delicious meal, likes spending time in nature and has a passion for cooking. Her hobbies include cycling, swimming, traveling and good music.
Odette graduated in business administration at the Nyenrode Business University (Master Degree). In 1996, she started her career at ING Group, where she held management positions in the field of sales, marketing and consultancy. In 2006, she made the switch to ABN AMRO Private Banking as Head of Marketing and Communication and in 2010 she was appointed as Manager Program Development Change & Integration. Since 2014, she has been active as an independent entrepreneur. In 2017, she graduated as coach at the MMS Institute, an accredited program by the International Coaching Federation.