KC

What KC does

KC Management & Trading Services b.v. is a private Dutch B.V. founded in 2007 by Kees van der Vleuten. It provides interim executive management, change, transformation and crisis management, M&A and post-merger integration management, board advisory and supervisory roles, and arbitration. Its stated customer base centers on international publicly listed companies, private equity and investment firms, their portfolio companies, and government or public-sector entities, with SMEs and scale-ups as an additional segment. KC reports delivery in more than 40 countries.

KC's service delivery is people- and expertise-led rather than product- or software-led. The supplied technology assessment identifies no core software technology, and the materials disclose no application, API, SDK, proprietary data assets, patents, or AI modalities. Delivery rests primarily on Kees van der Vleuten's senior operating and governance experience, formal board and risk credentials, and relationships with education, professional, and methodology organizations. This is a founder-centered operating model rather than a multi-product technology platform.

KC earns revenue from bespoke professional-services engagements, including interim or contractual executive and supervisory assignments targeted to last at least one year. It reaches buyers through direct enterprise relationships, referrals, the founder's LinkedIn presence, a multilingual website, and publications or speaking activity. No public prices, fee schedules, contract values, or revenue figures are disclosed, so the commercial model is custom project- and contract-based but cannot be sized from public data.

Name

KC

Legal name

KC Management & Trading Services b.v.

Website

https://kc-international.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KC is a founder-led Dutch advisory firm providing interim executive management, transformation, M&A integration, board advisory, and arbitration services to listed enterprises, private equity firms, public-sector organizations, SMEs, and scale-ups internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Management Consulting

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

M&A Advisory (Buy-Side & Sell-Side) (BPAHAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Corporate Development & Strategic Partnerships Advisory (JVs, Alliances, Carve-outs) (BPAHAOAG)

Keywords

• Management consulting services
• Executive interim management
• Post-merger integration advisory
• Corporate governance advisory
• Transformation and change management

Headquarters

HQ city

Berkel-Enschot, North Brabant

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Professional Services: The firm generates revenue through professional services engagements including executive management, change/transformation management, M&A/post-merger integration advisory, board advisory services, and arbitration. Services are delivered through long-term interim or contractual arrangements in executive and supervisory board positions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

KC Management & Trading Services b.v. is a Dutch professional services firm that delivers executive, advisory, and board-level consulting services. Its portfolio spans interim executive management, change and transformation management, M&A and post-merger integration, corporate governance and supervisory board advisory, and commercial arbitration. Engagements are delivered through long-term interim or contractual arrangements for C-suite and supervisory board positions, typically with a minimum duration of one year.

Product overview

KC Management & Trading Services b.v. is a management consulting firm offering a portfolio of professional services rather than a unified software product. The core offerings consist of five interconnected service lines: Executive Management Services (providing interim management and board positions), Change-/Transformation- and Crisis Management, M&A/Post-Merger Integration Management, Board Advisory Services with coaching and supervisory positions, and Arbitration Services for business disputes. These services are delivered by Kees van der Vleuten, a certified non-executive director with international experience at companies including Coca-Cola, Philips, DHL, and others. The company primarily serves international public listed enterprises, investment firms, and government entities across more than 40 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Executive Management Services Provides interim management and board positions, as well as program and project management for C-suite and executive leadership roles in supply chain, procurement, operations, and sales & business development. Delivered to enterprises requiring C-suite leadership on long-term interim or contractual arrangements.
• Change, Transformation and Crisis Management Expertise in change management, business transformation, and crisis management, including digital technology (IoT, AI), sustainability (ESG), and talent management. Delivered to enterprises undertaking major organizational transformations.
• M&A / Post-Merger Integration Management Post-merger integration services covering all aspects of business management, including program officer and project leader roles for business integrations, closures, or divestitures. Delivered to acquiring companies, investors, and portfolio companies.
• Board Advisory Services, Coaching and Supervisory Positions Non-executive director and supervisory board member services, corporate governance advisory, and coaching for non-executive directors through the INSEAD network. Delivered to enterprises and investment firms requiring independent board-level governance expertise.
• Arbitration Services Alternative dispute resolution for business disputes between entrepreneurs in areas such as purchasing, physical distribution, transport, and logistics. Delivered as a recognized arbitrator by the Nederlandse Orde van Advocaten (Dutch Bar Association).

Named customers28 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• INSEADcoreOthers · 1 January 2013Certified board director program and ongoing coaching of non-executive directors through INSEAD network. Long-standing professional affiliation with one of Europe's leading business schools.
• Nyenrode UniversiteitcoreOthers · 1 January 2013Certified supervisory board member (commissaris) training and certification. National recognition and certification for board governance roles in the Netherlands.
• DCRO InstitutecoreOthersBoard governance and enterprise risk management certification. Kees van der Vleuten first in Netherlands to receive Certificate in Risk Governance.
• Nederlandse Orde van AdvocatensupportingOthersRecognized arbitrator status for handling business disputes between entrepreneurs in areas such as purchasing, physical distribution, transport, and logistics.
• Orde van Organisatie AdviseurssupportingOthersProfessional association for organization advisors providing network and recognition in the Dutch consulting market.
• Prosci Inc.supportingTechnology or IntegrationAffiliation for change management methodology and certification, supporting transformation and change management engagements.
• Gartner SCM WorldsupportingOthersSupply chain management thought leadership and professional network affiliation.
• NEVIsupportingOthersDutch procurement professionals association providing network and professional development.
• CFO.nlsupportingOthersCFO professional network and thought leadership platform in the Netherlands.
• CIO-NetsupportingOthersCIO and IT leadership professional network.
• Kedge Business SchoolsupportingOthersInternational business school affiliation for executive education and professional development.
• Breda University of Applied SciencessupportingOthersAcademic partnership for professional development and thought leadership.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Heidrick & Struggles: International executive search and leadership advisory firm. Comparable to KC's board advisory and executive placement offerings, with similar focus on CEO, board, and senior executive mandates.
• Spencer Stuart: Executive search and board advisory firm with strong governance practice. Comparable to KC's board advisory, supervisory director placement, and corporate governance advisory services.
• Russell Reynolds Associates: Global executive search and leadership advisory firm. Directly comparable to KC's board advisory and executive search offerings, particularly serving multinational and PE-backed enterprises.
• Egon Zehnder: Global executive search and board advisory firm. Directly comparable to KC's executive management, non-executive director coaching, and supervisory board services, with similar C-suite and board-level client base.
• goetzpartners: European management consulting firm focused on M&A advisory, transformations, and restructuring. Closely comparable to KC's M&A/PMI management and change/transformation capabilities for European enterprises.
• Interim Management Group (IMG): Netherlands-based interim management provider placing C-suite leaders in transformational roles. Directly comparable to KC's Executive Management Services and long-term interim management model.
• Boyden: Global executive search firm with strong European presence. Comparable to KC's board advisory, executive search, and interim management services for mid-market and enterprise clients.
• Signium International: International executive search and leadership consulting firm. Comparable to KC's executive interim management and board advisory offerings for mid-sized and multinational enterprises.

Broad incumbents

• Alvarez & Marsal: Global professional services firm specializing in turnaround, restructuring, and post-merger integration. Comparable to KC's PMI management and transformation advisory services, though at significantly larger scale.
• Korn Ferry: Global organizational consulting firm spanning executive search, leadership development, and talent management. Broader incumbent comparable to KC's executive and board advisory services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kc-management-trading-services-b-v

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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