Create growth through mergers and acquisitions
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 | 15:00 – 17:00 | Chamber of Commerce Bonaire, Kaya Amsterdam 23 | Speaker: Evert Bleijenberg MBA | Language: Dutch/English
Do you want to know what to do if you want to sell your company? Or do you want to know how to grow your company faster by acquiring other companies? During this informative & inspiring session, you will discover how Mergers & Acquisitions (M&As) can contribute to sustainable growth, entering new markets, and strengthening your competitive position. Whether you are an entrepreneur, investor, or director, you will gain valuable insights that are immediately applicable.
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Content:
- When is a merger or acquisition the right growth strategy
- The key success factors before, during, and after an acquisition. – Practical examples and lessons learned from the market
- How to identify and assess the right acquisition candidates
- Concrete tips to create value and achieve sustainable growth.
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Based on practical examples and the experiences of this expert, you will gain a clear picture of the entire M&A process: from recognizing opportunities and selecting the right candidate, to successful integration after the acquisition.
You will leave with concrete tools, strategic insights, and a better understanding of the factors that make the difference between a successful and a less successful deal.
About Executive Consultancy – Evert Bleijenberg MBA
Evert has worked for about 20 years in senior management at international Telecom and IT companies such as Philips Data Systems, Space Systems Loral, Intelsat, and KPN. He is one of the people who was at the forefront of building the internet. In 1998, he founded the strategy consultancy firm Executive Consultancy, through which he continues to support many entrepreneurs and organizations in the field of business strategy to this day.
In 2001, alongside his management activities, Evert decided to follow his passion. He became a professional underwater cameraman. During one of his film trips, he (re)discovered the phenomenon of natural self-organizing systems: swarms. And almost immediately, he understood the benefits this behavior could offer to human organizations. In 2020, he published his book SWARM Organization, in which he describes why our current organizational models can no longer function and how the SWARM Organizational Model offers a solution to this.
Evert lives on Bonaire. He holds a Master in Business Administration from the University of Groningen, INSEAD, and Wharton University Pennsylvania. His professional life revolves around strategy, organization, technology, innovation, and sustainability. He is a guest lecturer at Nyenrode Business University and PW Academy and is a regular speaker at business events.
