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Ger Coolen

Energizer · DISC type I
Interim manager applications at Zuyderland
📍 Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands

Ger is an international leader with deep experience in the telecom and computer software industries, currently serving as an interim manager at Zuyderland. He has a background in 5G and Open RAN from his time as Head of Operations at NEC Europe. He holds a Master’s degree in Communications Engineering from Eindhoven University of Technology.

He is described by colleagues as a people-oriented, entrepreneurial, and high-performing manager who excels at bringing out the best in his team.

Unique fact: He has pivoted from leading a 5G Centre of Excellence in the tech sector to managing critical IT application landscapes in the healthcare industry.

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Experience
7 Years
Current Role
Interim manager applications
Location
Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands
Personality Overview

How Ger shows up

Big Picture Person
Informal
Enthusiastic

They are really good at seeing what the long-term impacts of their decisions could be. They are friendly, approachable and love to make new connections. They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.

Priorities

Topics Ger cares about

Healthcare IT
Currently responsible for the application landscape, data integration services, and Electronic Patient Record (EPD) system at Zuyderland, a major healthcare provider.
5G & Open RAN
Previously worked as the Head of Operations and Implementation for the 5G Centre of Excellence at NEC Europe, focusing on Open RAN technology.
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Career

Work history

2-2025 - 6-2025
Interim manager applications
Zuyderland
9-2024 - 2-2025
Interim manager CIO office
Zuyderland
9-2023 - 12-2023
Interim Manager decentral IT department
Zuyderland
5-2021 - 6-2023
Head of Operations and Implementation 5G Centre of Excellence
NEC Europe
12-2020 - 4-2021
Short sabbatical
NA
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Education
1977 - 1985
Master's degree
Eindhoven University of Technology
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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