Rijswijk, 20 May 2025 – Nétive VMS, a leading Vendor Management System (VMS), is pleased to announce the appointment of Rob Brimm as a member of its Board of Directors. This appointment further underpins Nétive’s international growth ambition after the recent investment from Fortino Capital and the appointment of Mikael Lindmark as new CEO.
Rob Brimm is a seasoned executive in the Vendor Management software space as former President of SAP Fieldglass. Given his experience, Rob brings a deep understanding of the market, a strong growth mindset, and an extensive network in the global VMS market. In his role as a non-executive director, Rob Brimm will provide valuable support to the new CEO, Mikael Lindmark. Their professional relationship spans over 25 years, ensuring a strong foundation for collaboration.
Nétive VMS is a Dutch 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 labor, 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 a spend under management exceeding €6bn. 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.
Rob Brimm commented: “I am excited to join the Nétive Board of Directors and return to the continuously evolving world of Vendor Management Software. It is also a pleasure to work again with Mikael, and support him in realizing Nétive’s growth ambitions.”
“Rob has been a trusted partner throughout much of my professional journey, from our early days at Saba Software to our transformative years at Fieldglass. His understanding of the VMS market, particularly in the United States, is unparalleled” said Mikael Lindmark, CEO of Nétive. “I’m thrilled to bring that calibre of experience to Nétive as we expand internationally and sharpen our focus on delivering scalable growth and measurable value to our customers and partners.”
“At Fortino Capital, we continuously aim to bring relevant outside perspective voice in every board discussion and strategic decision,” said Toon Smets, Investment Director. “With Rob, we welcome deep international expertise, and we’re truly honoured to have him take on this role.”
