Vantage Point Consulting

From Strategy to Operational Results.

I help Cold Chain and Port Logistics organizations translate strategy into measurable operational performance. With 12+ years in warehouse automation and transformation programs, I provide strategic leadership while staying hands-on when required.

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Dave Hamelink, operational excellence consultant

Leadership in Complex Logistics Operations

Experience leading large-scale warehouse automation, improvement programs, and operational implementation across international logistics organizations.

€50M+
Programs designed & delivered
12+
Years in operations & transformation
10+
Countries across Europe and North America
Large-Scale Operations Implementation
From concept to go-live: delivering large-scale operational programs, process implementations, and capacity expansions in complex logistics environments.
Program Leadership in Operations
Providing structure, decision-making clarity, and team alignment in complex transformation initiatives.
Operational Performance & Value Creation
Improving throughput, cost structure, and planning reliability — linked directly to long-term value and investment logic.

Where Operational Transformations Stall

The Strategy Is Often Sound
  • •Clear direction and ambition
  • •A solid business case
  • •Board-level alignment
Execution Becomes Complex
  • •Large-scale programs exceed budget or timeline
  • •Decision-making slows down due to internal alignment
  • •Operations must keep running while change is required
Execution Requires Leadership
  • •Clear priorities and structured governance
  • •Alignment between strategy, operations, and finance
  • •Visible leadership within the program and on the floor

Strategic Direction. Operational Realization.

“A strong strategy deserves strong execution leadership. I ensure direction, decision-making, and operations converge into measurable results.”
Executive-Level Leadership

Clear priorities and structured direction in complex programs — balancing strategic objectives with operational realities.

Connecting Strategy and Execution

Aligning executive teams, operations, and finance to ensure coordinated and effective execution.

Hands-On Implementation Strength

Present in the program and on the operational floor when needed — without losing strategic oversight.

Targeted Interventions for Sustainable Operational Improvement

Operational Analysis
2 weeks
A focused analysis of your operations to identify bottlenecks, decision-making dynamics, and improvement opportunities.
  • ✓Clear insight into operational bottlenecks
  • ✓Actionable recommendations
  • ✓Concrete improvement initiatives with impact assessment
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Most Selected
Program Leadership in Operations
3–6 months
Senior leadership in complex transformations. I take responsibility for direction, governance, and execution within your program.
  • ✓Clear program structure and governance
  • ✓Alignment between executive team, operations, and finance
  • ✓Structured performance tracking
  • ✓Measurable operational improvement
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Strategic Operational Advisory
Guidance on scaling operations, process redesign, and strategic decision-making within growing logistics environments.
  • ✓Future-state operational vision
  • ✓Operational design and prioritization
  • ✓Investment decision frameworks
Explore Advisory

A Structured Approach to Sustainable Improvement

1

Exploration

30 minutes

Understanding your situation, ambitions, and challenges. We assess strategic and operational fit.

2

Analysis & Direction

Focused operational analysis or joint program scoping to define priorities and structure.

3

Leadership in Execution

Structuring governance, steering the program, and aligning teams toward measurable outcomes.

4

Sustainable Embedding

Ensuring improvements are embedded in the organization, with clear knowledge transfer and next steps.

Dave Hamelink, operational leader

Why Companies Choose to Work With Me

With 12+ years leading warehouse automation and operational transformation programs at international market leaders such as Maersk and NewCold, I understand the realities of complex logistics environments. I combine strategic oversight with practical execution strength, connecting executive teams, operations, and finance to deliver sustainable performance improvements.

Former Head of Design & Improve NewCold
€50M+ automation and transformation programs led
International experience in large-scale logistics environments
Led teams of 100+ professionals
Extensive experience in complex operational settings
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For Logistics Organizations with Ambition

Operations Directors
Responsible for complex operations and seeking strong program leadership during transformation initiatives.
COOs and Executive Leaders
Who want strategic initiatives translated into tangible operational outcomes.
Organizations in Transition
Companies automating, scaling, or restructuring who require direction, structure, and connecting leadership.
Mid-Sized and International Operators
Cold Chain and port logistics organizations that need professional program leadership without hiring a full consultancy team.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Your Organization Ready for the Next Step in Operational Maturity?

Let’s explore in a discovery conversation where leadership, structure, and direction can make the difference in your operation.

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