Clear financial and governance decisions in complex situations.

Independent adviser to entrepreneurs, shareholders and investors on strategic finance, governance, investments and special situations.

Profile

Experience where decisions matter.

Aernout Ammerlaan supports entrepreneurs, shareholders and investors when financial information no longer provides enough clarity, governance needs to be strengthened or a business enters a new phase.

He combines international experience as a CEO, CFO and statutory director with a practical, independent approach. His work focuses on clarity, better decision-making and sustainable value. Alongside his executive career, he brings an entrepreneurial perspective on ownership, risk and investments.

Expertise

Four perspectives, one clear financial view.

Strategic Finance

Financial analysis, cash flow, reporting, funding and management information as a basis for better decisions.

Governance

Independent support on shareholder matters, oversight, responsibilities and stakeholder alignment.

Investments

Financial assessment, due diligence and structuring around investments, transactions and value creation.

Special Situations

Calm, insight and a path forward during restructurings, strategic transitions and complex ownership or financing situations.

Selected Experience

Executive experience, applied independently.

Trinity Advisory

Strategic Finance & Governance Advisor · Fractional CFO

Advisory and temporary support in complex financial situations, investments, governance and strategic transitions.

Current assignments

LifeNet Health AXT · DDM

Financial steering, reporting, cash flow and decision support in international healthcare and project-driven industrial services.

Interim CFO & restructuring

Including Vicoma

Financial stabilisation, project control, bank and shareholder reporting, and reinforcement of the control environment.

International executive leadership

ING Group

CEO and CFO responsibility within regulated leasing organisations and portfolios in the Netherlands and Germany.

Education

Nyenrode Business Universiteit · HES Amsterdam

Education towards the Dutch Register Accountant qualification and Business Administration.

Selected Cases

Involved when clarity makes the difference.

Restructuring and recovery

Situation A business faced liquidity pressure while stakeholders held different expectations.

Approach Liquidity analysis, scenarios and recovery options, followed by alignment among management, financiers and advisers.

Acquisition and international integration

Situation A Dutch organisation became part of an international group and needed to align its financial information and decision-making.

Approach Safeguarding cash flow, reporting and funding while connecting local management with the new shareholder.

Financial stabilisation and control

Situation A project-driven organisation required greater predictability and transparency around performance and cash flows.

Approach Strengthening cash discipline, project control, reporting and financial governance around key decisions.

Investments and fund governance

Situation An investment and property matter required a clear structure for assessment, decision-making and management.

Approach Financial analysis and governance design without disclosing confidential or identifiable details about current activities.

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