About Dave Hamelink
With 12+ years of experience in warehouse automation and operational transformation within international logistics organizations, I have seen firsthand where strategy and execution diverge. In complex environments — where automation, operations, and capital-intensive investments intersect — execution leadership determines success.
Background
I held senior operational roles within organizations such as Maersk and NewCold, leading large-scale automation programs, warehouse implementations, and operational improvement initiatives. These projects ranged from greenfield facilities to restructuring existing operations — often in international settings. What they shared: complexity, interdependencies, and significant financial impact.
What Differentiates Me
My strength lies in combining:
- Strategic perspective
- Operational realism
- Clear decision-making
- Connecting leadership
I provide executive-level direction while remaining close enough to the operation to ensure real progress. No excessive reporting. No detached advisory roles. Just clear leadership in execution.
Why I Founded Vantage Point Consulting
After 12+ years within international organizations, I recognized a recurring pattern: strong strategies stalling in execution. Not due to lack of expertise — but due to fragmented governance, unclear priorities, and insufficient execution leadership. Vantage Point Consulting was founded on the belief that sustainable improvement requires both direction and accountable leadership.
I work with logistics organizations that have ambition — and the willingness to act on it.
