Don van Splunteren

Background

About Don van Splunteren

I am a growth-oriented operating executive (CRO / COO / CEO) with deep experience leading critical value-creation functions within technology and infrastructure businesses operating in professionally governed, investor-backed environments, including private equity.My background combines enterprise-scale commercial leadership with hands-on operating accountability. I have led revenue and operating engines that directly drive EBITDA, valuation, and long-term enterprise value—owning go-to-market execution, P&L / EBITDA performance, and execution discipline across global markets.I bring experience across digital and telecom infrastructure, software-driven services, AI-enabled operations, and EV-charging infrastructure, with leadership roles spanning both large global enterprises ($4B–$20B) and mid-market platforms. I am most effective in environments where growth is a mandate and execution matters.WHAT I DO BESTLead and scale primary EBITDA value-creation enginesAlign go-to-market strategy, operations, and financial outcomesDrive execution discipline and operating cadence in growth environmentsEngage directly with Tier-1 customers on complex, high-value transactionsPartner with boards and investors on growth, scale, and exit readinessSELECTED EXPERIENCEFounder & CEO – Built an EV-Charging-as-a-Service platform integrating infrastructure, hardware, software, and AI-based computer visionGlobal VP, Sales & Marketing (Senior Executive Team) – Phoenix Tower International (Blackstone-backed); owned $140M+ in revenue across 16 countries and led a core EBITDA value-creation engine through multiple sponsor recapitalizationsChief Operating Officer – NAAP Global Solutions; full P&L / EBITDA ownership and exit positioningEnterprise Leadership – Nortel Networks and Ciena Communications;$150M+ revenue responsibility within $4B–$20B global technology organizationsEDUCATIONMBA | Education: MIT Sloan / CSAIL (AI & Business Strategy), Bocconi, ErasmusLanguages: English, Dutch, Spanish (fluent); German (conversational)