Kennedy Executive Benelux is looking for an entrepreneurial Country Manager to shape the future of the Dutch presence of our client, European LifeCare Group (ELCG), a European healthcare provider specialising in preventive care and public health services.
We’re looking for someone with a sharp commercial mindset, proven experience in customer-facing operations, and the hands-on leadership experience to scale a high-performance service business. Someone who brings commercial clarity and operational drive, and thrives in a role where healthcare meets hands-on execution.
What you'll do
- Execute the company’s short- and long-term strategy, aligned with the Group CEO and shareholder
- P&L responsibility
- Oversee service delivery and ensure that operational structures, teams, and processes are effectively aligned with commercial objectives.
- Maintain relationships with external stakeholders such as government agencies, GGDs, and (potential) partners
- Initiate sustainable business growth and development initiatives
- Budget management, monthly financial reporting and monitoring of KPI’s
- Performance and development follow up of management team in collaboration with Group HR
- Implement and facilitate meeting framework in management team including following up on action points to drive growth
- Work with CMO and marketing manager for accelerated growth
- Oversee financial performance and ensure financial health of the company
What we’re looking for
You have led customer-facing operations in a B2C environment — ideally in a healthcare or service-driven setting where quality, accessibility, and user experience are central to success.Strong commercial acumen : budget ownership, growth strategy, and hands-on delivery.Leadership experience : you know how to build a team, lead change, and create momentum.You are comfortable balancing strategy and operational execution, and thrive in a hands-on leadership role.A collaborative mindset and ability to engage with diverse stakeholders (internal and external).Fluency in English and Dutch.Our client ELCG (European LifeCare Group) is a leading provider of preventive healthcare services across Northern Europe. In the Netherlands, they operate vaccination and medical service centers, working closely with government bodies, GGDs, and other healthcare partners to improve public health access and outcomes.
If you’d like to know more about this position, please reach out to us at bart@kennedybenelux.com or call +31 (0)20 462 3060.