People make the difference
Bart Buyck
Managing Director Ballast Nedam Concessions
Bart has been working for Ballast Nedam since 2005 and has been Managing Director of Ballast Nedam Concessions since 2018.
Over the past 10 years, Ballast Nedam Concessions has invested as a shareholder in nine projects with a combined value of more than €2 billion. Bart's drive is to unite the technical, financial and legal disciplines within Ballast Nedam Concessions. The aim of bringing these disciplines together is to structure a project in such a way that it can be financed with both debt and equity capital. Ultimately, this yields attractive business cases for Ballast Nedam, with which we can make a difference.
Wim Comello
Managing Director Haitsma Beton and Hoco Beton
Wim has been working for Haitsma Beton since 1989 and has held various positions in the company since then. Since 2013 he has held the position of Managing Director at Haitsma Beton and in 2019 also became responsible for Hoco Beton.
His experience in various disciplines is very useful in running both companies.
Niels Doodeman
Managing Director Heddes Bouw & Ontwikkeling
Niels has been working for Heddes since 1990 and has held the position of Managing Director since the company became part of Ballast Nedam in 2011. Niels has been part of Ballast Nedam's Board of Management since October 2023. On behalf of Ballast Nedam he fulfils a management position within Ursem Modulaire Bouwsystemen, that works closely with Heddes Bouw & Ontwikkeling.
Niels started as a calculator after an architectural study, after which he continued to work in the company and later on became production director and commercial director. In addition to his work, he also followed various training courses in business administration and finance.
“To construct with passion" sums up his work method and conviction, and above all the right focus and cooperation in the broadest sense of the word, are very important. Cooperation, transparency and communication in terms of 'do what you say and say what you do' are essential. With his down-to-earth West Frisian roots, Niels is very committed and passionate about constructing. He loves his work meanwhile being a true family man.
Onno Dwars
CEO Ballast Nedam Development
Onno has been working at Ballast Nedam Development since 2017. As CEO he pushes boundaries to make the world a better place for both humans and nature. The moral compass is leading in everything the team seeks to accomplish. Urban Development goes far beyond real estate development, we are developing the environment of the future. It is all about holistically designing environments in which people ultimately can live longer, happier and healthier lives. This is why Ballast Nedam Development is adding value for present and future generations.
Onno is part of the next generation of futureproof and green leaders. He has won the ABN-AMRO 'Sustainable Top 50' in 2019. In earlier years he has won 'de Groene Pen' (2018), 'Goudhaantje' (2017), the 'Cruquiuspenning', the 'Green Leader Award' and the 'Yardi Young Talent Award'. At Delft University of Technology he was awarded with the Msc in Civil Engineering in 2004.
Kerem Günaydın
President Ballast Nedam Development
Kerem is President of Ballast Nedam Development since 2016. As an experienced international real estate professional, he has been responsible for the big changes and growth the company has experienced. This is still the foundation and the DNA that typifies the organisation and its urban developments throughout the Netherlands.
Kerem has held a number of senior management positions within Rönesans Holding Real Estate Development companies in the last 20 years. His primary focus is on setting up company strategies and the coordination of change efforts, ensuring increased efficiency and quality of business activities. Kerem holds a BSc degree in Civil Engineering from the Bogazici University in Istanbul.
Walter van Gurp
Managing Director Ballast Nedam Asset management
Walter has been working for Ballast Nedam since 2008 and has been Managing Director of Ballast Nedam Asset Management since 2016.
Through various roles, Walter is involved in integrated contracts. At the beginning of his career within Ballast Nedam, he started as a project director who was involved in the tender phase from Ballast Nedam Concessions. Later, he joined the Board of Management as project manager for various integrated projects.
Walter was born in 1967 and always studied alongside his job. This involved studies in the field of architecture, property management, technical business administration and project finance. He describes himself as a practical man. Before his time at Ballast Nedam, he worked in the rail industry, where he participated in the formula development of both small and large railway stations and the introduction of the public transport chip card. Multidisciplinary projects have become his speciality.
Joep Hartjes
Managing Director Ballast Nedam Road Specialties
Joep is Managing Director of Ballast Nedam Road Specialties since 2018.
In this role, he is responsible for the realisation of (specialist) projects in the field of road infrastructure and a number of companies in which Ballast Nedam participates. Due to his broad expertise, he is closely involved in the entire production process and ensures that all specialisms come together to create a whole. Joep is a real entrepreneur and takes on every challenge with the required expertise and passion.
Jeffrey Hoffmann
Managing Director Ballast Nedam Materieel
Jeffrey has been working at Ballast Nedam since 1994 and has been the Managing Director of Ballast Nedam Materieel B.V. since 2013. In this role, he has the ultimate responsibility for the delivery of equipment and services to a large variety of construction projects.
Jeffrey has held various positions within Ballast Nedam Materieel. In his role as Managing Director, he focuses on delivering a total concept in equipment to the mostly internal clients, both national and international. Sustainability and safety are important themes in this respect.
Jeffrey is a team player, a people person and believes in open communication.
Harko Kloeze
Managing Director Ballast Nedam Zuid
Harko Kloeze has been Managing Director of Ballast Nedam Zuid since 15 August 2022. In this position, he is responsible for the day-to-day management of Ballast Nedam Zuid.
From the head office in Eindhoven, Harko leads a team of professionals that develops, transforms, builds and maintains buildings in the provinces of Brabant, Zeeland and Gelderland.
Harko lives in Wageningen. He has experience with international and national projects, both in realisation and development. Harko has gained management experience in various positions at BAM International and AM, among others. With a mechanical engineering background, Harko has been a 'builder' for over 25 years.
Philipp Kohlschreiber
CEO Heitkamp Construction Swiss
Philipp has been working for Heitkamp Construction Swiss as CEO since 1 June 2021.
In this position, he is responsible for operational management in the areas of budgeting, finance, staff and projects. Phillipp is familiar with tunnel construction and is currently focusing on the restructuring, modernisation and expansion of Heitkamp Construction Swiss.
Philipp was born in 1976 and lives in Switzerland. He graduated in Civil Engineering from Ruhr-University in Bochum. At the beginning of his career, he held various positions in engineering firms. Since 2007, he has been working for large construction companies, mainly in underground construction (in conventional and mechanised tunnelling) as well as micro-tunnelling. His work experience comes from several countries such as Germany, Laos, Sweden and Bahrain.
Philipp is highly motivated, enthusiastic, loyal and team-oriented. Philipp is also honest, sincere and forward-thinking. According to Phillipp, the basis for profitable growth is maintaining good contacts, so he maintains strong relations with Switzerland, Germany and Scandinavia.
Sander Lefevre
Managing Director Ballast Nedam Infra Projects a.i.
Sander has fulfilled the role as Managing Director of Ballast Nedam Infra Projects ad interim since September 2024.
In this position, he is responsible for large & medium-sized infra, marine, offshore and tunnel projects. Both new construction and renovation. In cooperation with partners, he has a strong focus on delivering added value for the customer.
After graduating from Delft University of Technology, Sander started his career as a project manager at Royal Haskoning DHV in 1998. From 2006, he held various management positions at Ballast Nedam. Since 2016, he has been a member of the Board of Management, where he is responsible for the Infrastructure division and Ballast Nedam Concessions.
Anita Oudejans
Managing Director Ballast Nedam West
Anita Oudejans started as Ballast Nedam International's first female work planner in 1997. After gaining experience in several construction companies, she pursued her career within Ballast Nedam again. After a period of four years as Head of Construction Development within Ballast Nedam West, she now holds the position of Managing Director since 2023.
Anita has a clear vision that revolves around delivering on promises, entrepreneurship and boosting personal growth. With her passion for construction, she works on new improvements every day.
Raymond Veugelers
Managing Director Laudy Bouw & Ontwikkeling en Laudy Vastgoedontwikkeling
Raymond is Managing Director of the Laudy Groep BV, consisting of the 3 business units Laudy Bouw & Ontwikkeling B.V., Laudy Vastgoedontwikkeling B.V. and Willems Bouwbedrijf B.V.
In his position as Managing Director of Laudy Bouw & Ontwikkeling, Raymond focuses on the strategic course, developing the company in the Limburg market and maintaining close contacts with clients. Together with the team, he continues to work on the growth of this beautiful Limburg construction company. In addition, he focuses on real estate developments with the new company Laudy Vastgoedontwikkeling.
Within the Laudy Group, under the responsibility of Raymond, Willems Bouwbedrijf B.V. is active; the day-to-day management of Willems Bouwbedrijf B.V. will be carried out by its own management from 1 January 2023; by Ralph Geurts and Frank Derks.
Raymond was born in 1976 in Geleen (NL) and after studying Architecture at Hogeschool Zuyd and Performance Engineering & Management at TU Eindhoven, he has held various positions. In addition to being Managing Director, he is also a board member of Bouwmensen Limburg.
