Michael van der Steen

Michael van der Steen has extensive experience in global business services and finance, with a focus on order to cash and plan to invoice processes. Michael has held various leadership roles at companies such as adidas, Bose Corporation, AkzoNobel, Hospira, Coface Nederland, and ING Bank. In their most recent role at adidas, they led the strategic roadmap development for Global Business Services and spearheaded the design and implementation of global service solutions for customer service and supply chain. Michael has also successfully implemented process improvements and automation, resulting in increased efficiency and productivity. Throughout their career, Michael has been responsible for developing and maintaining global process standards, driving continuous improvement, and managing credit risk. Michael is a highly experienced and skilled professional in the field of global business services and finance.

Michael van der Steen's education history includes the following:

- In 1991-1994, they attended Inholland University of Applied Sciences, where they obtained a HEAO degree in BEc (Management, Economics, and Law).

- In 2004-2008, they attended NCOI Business School and earned an MBA degree with a focus on Strategy & Consultancy.

- In 2011 and 2013, they participated in executive education programs at Harvard Business School. The programs were focused on driving corporate performance and leading a global enterprise, respectively.

- In 2012, they attended INSEAD for a program in Innovation & Leadership.

- In 2014, they studied Change Management at Nyenrode Business University.

- In 2018, they pursued an information technology course at IMD.

In addition to their formal education, Michael has obtained various certifications in subjects such as SAP SD (Sales and Distribution), digital transformation in supply chains, supply chain analytics foundations, supply chain foundations, being a good mentor, Microsoft Teams essential training, and Outlook for Mac 2016 essential training, through LinkedIn.