Guido De Koning
About Guido De Koning
Chief People Officer Guido de Koning
Guido de Koning serves as the Chief People Officer, leveraging his extensive experience in leading the people and HR functions mainly within Private Equity-backed companies in the software and healthcare sectors. His strategic focus is on aligning talent, culture, and performance with overall business strategies. Guido has spearheaded numerous large-scale change initiatives, guiding organizations through restructuring, growth, and significant evolutions.
Guido de Koning's Leadership Roles
Guido de Koning has held several prominent leadership positions. As SVP People Operations at Upgrade, Inc., he played a crucial role during a period when the fintech business doubled in size within a year. At Arrivia, a global travel solution business, he led the integration of three organizations into one cohesive entity. Additionally, at Aspect Software, Guido was instrumental in developing new organizational capabilities to transition from premise to cloud solutions.
Guido de Koning's Career Beginnings at Gallup
Guido de Koning commenced his career at Gallup, initially working in Japan before taking on assignments in Germany, Singapore, and the US. During his ten-year tenure at Gallup, he focused on consulting in areas such as building strengths-based organizations, enhancing employee engagement, and developing managerial capabilities. His diverse international experience helped shape his expertise in organizational development and human resources.
Guido de Koning's Educational Background
Guido de Koning is well-educated with a Master’s degree in General Management from Nyenrode University. He also holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Business from the Haarlem Business School in the Netherlands. Additionally, he completed a post-graduate program under the Japan Interuniversity Program at the University of Leiden, specializing in Japanese management, language, and culture.