Rijswijk | London, 1st of April, 2025 – Nétive VMS, a leading Vendor Management System (VMS), has announced a strategic partnership with Fortino Capital to drive international expansion. With Fortino’s support, Nétive aims to scale its operations, drive product innovation, and expand further in key international markets. As part of this transition, Mikael Lindmark has been appointed as the new CEO to lead the company’s next growth phase. Co-founders Patrick Tiessen and Chris Neddermeijer remain involved, reinforcing trust and continuity in Nétive’s mission and values.
Nétive VMS is a SaaS provider specialising in the management of external workforce programs. The company offers a highly configurable, cloud-based VMS platform that enables enterprises and managed service providers to efficiently manage contingent labour, ensuring compliance, rate management, and workforce visibility. With a leading position in the Netherlands, Nétive has expanded into Belgium, Germany, and the UK, leading to spend under management exceeding €6 billion. Nétive is well-positioned to capitalise on future opportunities in the growing VMS market, also supported by its recognition as a leading player by international industry analysts.
To support Nétive’s accelerated growth ambitions, Mikael Lindmark has been appointed as CEO. Mikael has over 20 years of experience in the VMS and workforce management industry, having previously held senior leadership roles at SAP Fieldglass, where he was responsible for driving commercial growth. His expertise in scaling SaaS businesses and deep understanding of the contingent workforce market will be instrumental in strengthening Nétive’s market position and expanding its international footprint.
“I’m incredibly excited to take on the role of CEO at Nétive and to partner with the Nétive team and Fortino Capital, a growth-oriented investor”, said Mikael Lindmark. “Nétive is uniquely positioned within the Vendor Management Market, and we are committed to significantly scaling the business. Having successfully led similar growth journeys in the past, I understand what it takes to scale effectively. With the comprehensive solution Nétive has developed, we have a remarkable opportunity to introduce powerful new (AI) capabilities to the market. Our aim is to deliver tangible value rapidly to our customers and partners, and I’m energised by the potential ahead.”
“Nétive is built on trust, innovation, and independence,” said Patrick Tiessen, co-founder of Nétive. “With Fortino’s support, we can enhance our product, scale internationally, and continue helping organisations transform how they manage their external workforce. Chris Neddermeijer and I remain committed as shareholders, ensuring continuity in our company’s values and long-term vision.”
“We have been impressed by Nétive’s achievements over the past 20 years as it combines a market leading position in The Netherlands, successful European expansion, and recognition by leading industry analysts ” said Toon Smets, Investment Director at Fortino Capital. “We look forward to our partnership with Nétive and, together with Mikael as new CEO, we have the ambition to solidify our position in the Benelux while accelerating growth in the UK and beyond.”
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