Nétive VMS secures investment & appoints new CEO

Nétive VMS has announced a strategic investment from Fortino Capital and the appointment of Mikael Lindmark as Chief Executive Officer to support its international expansion.

The company, which offers vendor management systems through a configurable, cloud-based platform, aims to leverage this partnership to broaden its market presence beyond its stronghold in the Netherlands. As part of this move, Nétive plans to enhance its operational capabilities and introduce new product features that integrate artificial intelligence to better manage contingent labour markets.

Fortino Capital's partnership marks a significant step for Nétive, aiming to scale its operations and bolster its capabilities to enter new international markets. The company has a notable foothold in Belgium, Germany, and the UK, with a spend under management surpassing EUR €6 billion, and has earned recognition from international industry analysts.

Mikael Lindmark, with more than two decades of experience in the VMS and workforce management sphere, will now lead Nétive. Previously, he had senior roles at SAP Fieldglass where he contributed to commercial growth, an experience he will bring to his new role to solidify Nétive's position.

"I'm incredibly excited to take on the role of CEO at Nétive and to partner with Fortino Capital, a growth-oriented investor," said Mikael Lindmark. "Nétive is uniquely positioned within the vVendor mManagement mMarket, 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 rapidly deliver tangible value to our customers and partners, and I'm excited by the potential."

Co-founders Patrick Tiessen and Chris Neddermeijer, who will remain involved with Nétive, express confidence in the company's new direction and leadership. "Nétive is built on trust, innovation, and independence," said Patrick Tiessen. "With Fortino's support, we can enhance our product, scale internationally, and continue helping organisations transform how they manage their external workforce. We have full confidence that Mikael, with his experience and international perspective, is the right person to lead Nétive into this next phase of growth. Chris Neddermeijer and I remain committed as shareholders, ensuring continuity in our company's values and long-term vision."

Fortino Capital's role as a growth partner reinforces Nétive's ambitions. "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 working alongside Mikael as the new CEO to not only solidify our position in Benelux but also accelerate growth in the UK and beyond."

Nétive, headquartered in Rijswijk, Netherlands, caters to enterprises and managed service providers across Europe, delivering solutions for compliance, rate management, and workforce visibility. The company was founded in 2003 and has developed a significant presence across the continent.