Bizzdesign announces new Leadership Team following merger with MEGA and Alfabet
UTRECHT, Netherlands, May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Bizzdesign, a leading enterprise transformation SaaS company, today announces its new Leadership Team for the combined organization following its merger with MEGA International and Alfabet. Operating under the unified name Bizzdesign, the company solidifies its position as a global leader in enterprise transformation.
By combining the strengths of three recognized market leaders, Bizzdesign delivers exceptional value to customers through complementary solutions across Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM), Enterprise Architecture (EA), and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC).
With €110 million in revenue, over 2,000 organizations, 600+ employees, and a worldwide presence, the organization is uniquely positioned to drive innovation and embrace new growth opportunities.
A unified Leadership Team driving growth
The management team is led by Bert Van der Zwan, Chief Executive Officer, who has been CEO of Bizzdesign since 2023 and led the merger initiative. With over 25 years in SaaS, he has held CEO roles at Bynder, Twinfield, Onguard, and UNIT4 group, as well as senior leadership positions at Cisco/Webex and 3Com Corporation. He is known for scaling technology businesses and driving strategic growth.
The executive team includes:
Peter Matthijssen, Chief Product Officer
CPO at Bizzdesign since 2017, Peter now leads product strategy and innovation following the merger with MEGA and Alfabet. With more than 20 years of experience in enterprise architecture and digital transformation, Peter shapes Bizzdesign's technological vision. He previously held roles at Bizzdesign, including International Marketing Manager and Senior Consultant. Peter holds a degree in Industrial Engineering and Management.
Nick Reed, Chief Strategy Officer
As CSO, Nick leads business strategies for growth and market leadership, with a focus on M&A. He brings over 20 years of experience in enterprise software and customer success. He previously served as Chief Customer Officer at Bizzdesign and led professional services and customer success at Troux Technologies. Nick holds a BA (Hons) in Mathematics from the University of Bristol.
Luca de Risi,Chief Operating Officer
Formerly CEO of MEGA, Luca now serves as COO at Bizzdesign, overseeing Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, and Services. He focuses on business growth, customer relationships, and operational excellence. Luca previously led MEGA's APAC operations, driving significant growth across Asia and Australia. He holds a Master's degree from EM Lyon Business School.
Jelmer Van den Beld, Chief Financial Officer
Jelmer has served as Bizzdesign's CFO since 2023 and will continue to serve in the role following the merger. He brings extensive experience in financial leadership and business scaling. Formerly CFO at LOCATIQS Group and GOconnectIT, he holds degrees in Business Administration and Economics from Radboud University and HES Rotterdam.
The leadership team is further strengthened by experienced C-level executives:
- Tom Jansen, Chief Technology Officer
- Conrad Langhammer, Executive Vice President of Alfabet
- Tonia Maneta, Chief Marketing Officer
- Céline Méchain, Chief Human Resources Officer
- Jeroen Van der Reijken, Chief Sales Officer
- Arjan Vork, Chief Customer Officer
A Bold Vision for Enterprise Transformation
This strategic merger sets the stage for Bizzdesign's next chapter - one defined by innovation, customer impact, and global leadership in enterprise transformation.
Bert Van der Zwan, CEO of Bizzdesign, shares his vision for the future:
"By combining the capabilities and talents of three businesses, we are uniquely positioned to accelerate innovation across our collective roadmap and deliver even greater value to our customers. This merger marks the beginning of an exciting new era for enterprise transformation, establishing us as the first true pure player in enterprise architecture and digital transformation.
I encourage our team to embrace this opportunity for excellence and leadership. By helping our customers succeed, we stay true to our mission of driving growth and guiding them through their transformation journey.
I am thrilled to lead this talented and dynamic company into its next phase of growth. With a strong leadership team and a diverse, talented workforce, I am confident we will accelerate our trajectory and achieve outstanding outcomes for our customers and partners."
About Bizzdesign
Bizzdesign is a global enterprise transformation SaaS company. Through the merger of three industry leaders - Bizzdesign, MEGA International, and Alfabet - the company offers a comprehensive enterprise transformation suite that helps organizations navigate the complexity of digital business. With a data-driven approach, it accelerates transformation, from vision to value, by empowering teams to collaboratively plan, design, and govern change. Bizzdesign is trusted by over 2,000 organizations worldwide and employs over 600 people globally. Discover more on our website or LinkedIn.
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