Henk Talsma
About Henk Talsma
Henk Talsma is the Director of Finance and Business Control for the Loader Cranes Division at Hiab, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in business economics and extensive experience in finance roles across various companies, including Hiab Benelux B.V. and VolkerRail.
Current Role at Hiab
Henk Talsma serves as the Director of Finance & Business Control for the Loader Cranes Division at Hiab. He has held this position since 2021, overseeing financial operations and business control within the division. His responsibilities include managing finance operations for Hiab's sales organization across multiple countries, including Germany, Austria, France, and Korea, as well as for the factory located in Poland and Korea. Talsma acts as a business partner for the leadership team, contributing to strategic financial decisions.
Previous Experience at Hiab
Before his current role, Henk Talsma worked at Hiab Benelux B.V. in various capacities. He served as Interim Director of Sales & Services for four months in 2018. Additionally, he was a Business Controller for the Hiab Benelux market area from 2015 to 2021, and for Hiab The Netherlands from 2013 to 2015. His tenure at Hiab involved significant contributions to financial management and business control within the organization.
Professional Background
Henk Talsma has a diverse professional background in finance and business control. He worked at VolkerRail as a Project Controller from 2007 to 2010 and at VolkerSafeGuard as Manager Bedrijfsbureau from 2011 to 2013. His early career included a role as Assistent Controller at Nederlandse Spoorwegen from 2006 to 2007. This experience has equipped him with a solid foundation in financial oversight and project management.
Education and Expertise
Henk Talsma holds a Bachelor's degree in Bedrijfseconomie HEAO from Christelijke Hogeschool Windesheim, where he studied from 1998 to 2002. He furthered his education at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, earning a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Economics from 2002 to 2005. His academic background provides him with a strong understanding of economic principles and financial management, which he applies in his current and previous roles.