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Paul Kollen RO

Critic · DISC type C
Internal Audit function at De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek
📍 Hilversum, North Holland, Netherlands

Paul Kollen is an experienced independent Internal Auditor (RO) and the founder of his own firm, KollenARC B. V. He specializes in implementing internal audit functions and managing operational and integrity risks, particularly concerning AML/CTF and sanctions regulations for the retail and financial services industries.

He has a demonstrated history of stepping into senior interim roles, including serving as the Director of Internal Audit for major organizations like Vion Food Group during transitional periods.

Paul holds an Executive Master in Internal Auditing from the University of Amsterdam.

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Current Role
Internal Audit function
Location
Hilversum, North Holland, Netherlands
Personality Overview

How Paul shows up

ROI Driven
Precise
Information Seeker

They choose to analyze logically and value facts to emotions. They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data. They like to do things independently and don’t look for support from others.

Priorities

Topics Paul cares about

Interim Audit Leadership
Frequently takes on senior interim roles, guiding companies like Vion Food Group and Coöperatie DELA as an ad interim Director or Senior Internal Auditor.
AML/CTF Compliance
Possesses deep expertise in executing and implementing outsourced internal audit functions specifically related to Anti-Money Laundering (Wwft) regulations for law firms and financial institutions.
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Career

Work history

1-2022
Internal Audit function
De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek
3-2019
Owner, Internal Auditor
KollenARC
2-2025 - 7-2025
Senior internal auditor a.i.
Coöperatie DELA
10-2023 - 12-2024
Director Internal Audit a.i. (CAE)
Vion Food Group
5-2022 - 4-2023
Internal Auditor a.i.
Klaverblad Verzekeringen
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2007 - 2013
RO
University of Amsterdam
2006 - 2007
Post-HBO IT-Auditing
De Haagse Hogeschool / The Hague University of Applied Sciences
2005 - 2006
Post-HBO Operational Auditing
De Haagse Hogeschool / The Hague University of Applied Sciences
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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