Ian Wachters
About Ian Wachters
Ian Wachters serves as the Chief Commercial Officer at Roseman Labs and holds advisory roles at several organizations, including DuckDuckGoose AI and Carboneers. With extensive experience in business development and post-merger integrations, he has worked across various industries, including financial services and renewable energy.
Current Role at Roseman Labs
Ian Wachters serves as the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at Roseman Labs, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on driving commercial strategies and fostering partnerships to enhance the company's market presence. His leadership is integral to the organization's growth and operational success in South Holland, Netherlands.
Advisory Roles
Wachters is actively involved in advisory roles across several organizations. He has been an Advisory Board Member at DuckDuckGoose AI since 2021 and at Carboneers since 2023. Previously, he served on the advisory boards of Nostics from 2020 to 2022, UbiOps from 2020 to 2022, and Mavin from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, he has been an Advisor to the Board at Sympheny since 2022, contributing his expertise to guide strategic initiatives.
Professional Background
Wachters has a diverse professional background, having worked in various capacities across multiple industries. He held the position of CFO & CCO at Oceans of Energy for one year and has extensive experience with the Boston Consulting Group, where he served as Managing Director & Senior Partner from 2008 to 2019. His earlier roles include marketing and sales management at Shell Europe Oil Products and consulting positions at BCG.
Education and Expertise
Wachters holds a Master's degree in Applied Physics from Delft University of Technology, where he studied from 1988 to 1993. He also completed a Spanish course at Universidad de Salamanca in 2001. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in business development, sales, marketing, pricing, and strategy, particularly within tech-driven start-ups and B2B sectors.
Industry Experience
Wachters has significant experience in various industries, including financial services, public sector, energy, utilities, and renewable energy. He specializes in post-merger integrations and transformations, leveraging his commercial focus to help organizations collaborate on sensitive data. His operational roles in tech-driven start-ups reflect his commitment to making a positive impact in the industry.