Casper de Man

Founder and operating executive with nearly 20 years scaling service businesses, building leadership teams, and converting strategy into repeatable operating systems.

Took The Lean Six Sigma

Company from a founding team of six to roughly 130 people across 30+ countries — entirely bootstrapped, no outside capital. Brings together commercial leadership, Operational Excellence, and organizational design with hands-on experience in AI, platform development, and digital transformation.

Founder at Plazuno (2025-08 – Present)

• Building an AI-powered marketplace connecting CI managers, training providers, freelancers, and software vendors on one trusted platform.
• Own product strategy, go-to-market, AI integration, enterprise validation, fundraising, and strategic partnerships.
• Translating a fragmented professional-services market into scalable digital workflows and a shared system of record.

Managing Director at The Lean Six Sigma Company (2019-09 – 2025-07)

• Shared responsibility for growth of an international, founder-led organization operating in 30+ countries.
• Built management capacity; introduced clear goals, KPIs, review cycles, and decision structures organization-wide.
• Led commercial growth, key accounts, and partner development; drove the shift into enterprise programs and consulting.
• Advised international clients on leadership, capability building, Operational Excellence, and business transformation.

Geschäftsführer (Managing Director) at Lean Six Sigma Deutschland (2020-08 – 2025-10)

• Built and led the German business — market entry, sales, operations, partnerships, and team development.
• Established the company as a leading German training and consulting partner within the international group.

Head of Group Sales at The Lean Six Sigma Company (2019-09 – 2022-09)

• Directed group-wide sales strategy, enterprise account development, and international commercial cooperation.
• Introduced a more structured sales approach across markets while supporting local teams and partners.

Commercial Manager at The Lean Six Sigma Company (2017-04 – 2020-05)

• Led commercial development, helping scale the company beyond its original training focus.
• Developed long-term client relationships and new propositions for large organizations.

Sales Manager at PW Consulting (2011-09 – 2017-03)

• Led business planning, sales strategy, and new business development for a BI, data warehousing, and healthcare consulting firm.
• Supported growth from ~30 to 80 consultants.

Commercial Roles at Xerox, ISSUE IT, Kadenza (2004-10 – 2011-08)

• Built a broad base in complex B2B sales, account development, and commercial consulting.

Global Executive MBA – Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (2022-09 – 2024-06)