Taco Titulaer
About Taco Titulaer
Taco Titulaer is the Chief Financial Officer at TomTom, with extensive experience in finance and leadership roles across various companies.
Chief Financial Officer at TomTom
Taco Titulaer has been serving as the Chief Financial Officer at TomTom since 2015. He is based in the Amsterdam Area, Netherlands. In this role, he has overseen major financial strategies and initiatives to maintain the company's competitive edge. His leadership has been pivotal in keeping TomTom debt-free since 2013 by renegotiating debt and raising capital.
Previous Roles at TomTom
Before becoming the Chief Financial Officer, Taco Titulaer held the position of Group Controller & Treasurer - Head of Investor Relations at TomTom from 2005 to 2015. During this decade, he managed critical financial operations and investor communications, contributing significantly to the firm's financial health and market positioning.
Trainee Experience at ABN AMRO Bank
In the early stages of his career, Taco Titulaer served as a Trainee at ABN AMRO Bank N.V. from 1996 to 1997. This position based in Frankfurt Am Main Area, Germany, provided him with foundational knowledge and experience in the financial sector, helping shape his future professional path.
Academic Background in Business Economics
Taco Titulaer studied Business Economics at the University of Groningen, where he earned his MSc over a six-year period from 1990 to 1996. Later, he further enriched his education with a course on International Treasury Management at EuroFinance in 2010 and an executive program, Building On Talent (BOT), at IMD in 2001.
Professional Engagements
Taco Titulaer actively participates in the Ministry of Economic Affairs Chief Economist Roundtable. Additionally, he serves on the University of Amsterdam Executive Master of Finance & Control Advisory Board. These roles allow him to contribute to policy discussions and educational advancements in finance and economics.
Strategic Financial Leadership
As a financial leader at TomTom, Taco Titulaer played a significant role in the divestment of TomTom’s Telematics business, refocusing the company’s efforts on Automotive and Enterprise segments. He also introduced the 'Great in …' initiative, aimed at fostering continuous improvements and nurturing talent within the organization.