Olof Van Den Bout
About Olof Van Den Bout
Olof Van Den Bout serves as the CFO at VONQ and is a co-founder of Vesper | BSO +. With a background in finance and accounting, he has held various leadership roles in notable companies including Deloitte Nederland, HelloFresh, and felyx.
Current Role at VONQ
Olof Van Den Bout serves as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at VONQ, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the company, focusing on strategic financial planning and management. His expertise contributes to the company's growth and operational efficiency in the competitive landscape of recruitment marketing.
Previous Experience at Deloitte Nederland
Prior to his current role, Olof worked at Deloitte Nederland as a Junior Manager from 2010 to 2015. During his five years in the Amsterdam Area, he gained valuable experience in financial consulting and management, which laid the foundation for his future roles in finance and leadership.
Educational Background
Olof holds a Master of Science in Accounting & Controlling from Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, which he completed in 2010. He also earned a Post-Master R.A. in Accountancy from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) between 2010 and 2013. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Hanzehogeschool Groningen, completing his studies in 2009.
Career Progression and Key Roles
Olof has held various significant positions throughout his career. He was the Head of Finance & Risk at HelloFresh from 2015 to 2018 and served as CFO at felyx from 2018 to 2020. He also briefly acted as CFO (ai) at VONQ in 2020. His experience includes advising roles, such as his position as Advisor To The Board at Sjauf Technologies from 2020 to 2021.
Professional Qualifications
Olof qualified as a Dutch CPA in 2015, becoming a member of the Netherlands Institute of Chartered Accountants. He also completed professional education for future Supervisory Board Members at Blikverruimers Academy from 2018 to 2019. His qualifications support his expertise in financial management and governance.