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Arjan De Vries

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Lid RvA / Aandeelhouder at Xelvin
📍 The Randstad, Netherlands

Arjan is an experienced (Non)Executive Director and Angel Investor, currently leading technical staffing specialist Xelvin. He holds an MSc from Rotterdam School of Management and focuses on developing talent, believing that people, enabled by technology, are the ultimate difference-makers. Colleagues describe him as an inspiring and approachable leader with a gift for reading people.

Outside of his executive roles, Arjan is a proud father who is passionate about mentoring and collaborating with talented entrepreneurs. He actively supports founders on their journey, helping them realize their ambitions through financing, strategic advice, and direct participation in their ventures.

He operates under the conviction that while technology creates possibilities, its the human element that truly drives success.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Lid RvA / Aandeelhouder
Location
The Randstad, Netherlands
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Talent Development
Has a stated passion for discovering and developing talent, which is central to his leadership at technical staffing firm Xelvin.
Angel Investing
Actively works as an Angel Investor, providing financing, participation, and advice to help new business concepts succeed.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
Lid RvA / Aandeelhouder
Xelvin
1-2020 - 12-2024
CEO
Xelvin
1-2018 - 1-2020
Member Supervisory Board
Xelvin
12-2019
Angel Investor
Accelerating Now
1-2017 - 12-2019
COO
Aethon.nl
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Arjan de Vries – Lid RvA at Xelvin. Featured in The Org
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Education
2010 - 2012
New Board Program
Nyenrode Business University
2000 - 2002
MSc
Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University
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