Andre Van Est - Member Board of Advisors

Q: Where is Andre based?

Andre is based in Eindhoven, Netherlands .

Q: What languages does Andre speak?

Andre speaks the following languages: Dutch (Native), English (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Andre have?

Andre has at least 44 years of experience. During this time, Andre has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 10 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 11 months . Note that Andre may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Andre's latest experience?

Andre's most recent position is Member Board of Advisors at Fontys University of Applied Sciences .

Q: What companies has Andre worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Andre has worked for Fontys University of Applied Sciences , Medical PHIT , Performation HOTflo , Ximius , and Care IQ Group .

Q: Which industries is Andre most experienced in?

Andre is most experienced in industries like Healthcare , Information Technology , and Professional Services . Andre also has some experience in Education .

Q: Which business areas is Andre most experienced in?

Andre is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Sales , and Project Management . Andre also has some experience in Business Intelligence , Operations , and Research and Development .

Q: Which industries has Andre worked in recently?

Andre has recently worked in industries like Information Technology , Healthcare , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Andre worked in recently?

Andre has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Business Intelligence , and Product Development .

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Eindhoven, Netherlands

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Experience

Jan 2018 - Present

8 years 7 months

Member Board of Advisors

Fontys University of Applied Sciences

Jan 2017 - Dec 2022

6 years

Associated Consultant

Medical PHIT

Expert for projects related to hospital process and quality improvement (Lean Six Sigma based) and/or diagnostic imaging maturity in hospital and private radiology organizations

Jan 2016 - Dec 2022

7 years

Associated Consultant

Performation HOTflo

Expert for projects related to integral capacity management (ICM) in hospital and long term care organizations

Jan 2013 - Present

13 years 7 months

Associate Consultant

Ximius

Responsible for project management and delivery

Jan 2013 - Dec 2023

11 years

Founding Partner

Care IQ Group

Responsible for consultancy acquisition, sales and delivery
Healthcare analytics product innovation
Business development

Jan 2010 - Dec 2013

4 years

Senior Consultant

Philips Healthcare Consulting – GSSI / GCS

Responsible for development, sales and delivery of process improvement consulting services; education and training of local consultants and sales specialists
Achieved the completion of more than 50 workflow improvement projects since 2008

Jan 2006 - Dec 2010

5 years

Senior Global Product Manager

Philips Healthcare – Imaging Systems, Business MRI

Responsible for development, market introduction and delivery of innovative web services
Achieved the rapid growth of [link] user community since 2004

Jan 1998 - Dec 2006

9 years

Global Director of MRI Applications

Philips Healthcare – Imaging Systems, Business MRI

Responsible for 30 MRI specialists in Best (NL), Helsinki (FIN) and Cleveland (USA)
Developed and tested new products
Trained local MRI specialists
Supported commercial visits

Jan 1992 - Dec 1998

7 years

Global Application Manager

Philips Healthcare – Healthcare IT

Jan 1987 - Dec 1988

2 years

Atlanta, United States

Clinical Scientist

Philips Healthcare – Frits Philips Research Center

Jan 1983 - Dec 1992

10 years

Advanced Concepts Developer

Philips Healthcare – Business MRI

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Healthcare, Information Technology, Professional Services, and Education.

Healthcare

Information Technology

Professional Services

Education

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Product Development, Sales, Project Management, Operations, Business Intelligence, and Research and Development.

Product Development

Sales

Project Management

Operations

Business Intelligence

Research and Development

Summary

Andre van Est has worked his entire professional career in MedTech and healthcare. Initially with an emphasis on innovation in medical diagnostic equipment, from different perspectives, as a researcher and developer, as a product and business manager and as a clinical application manager. Over the past 20 years, he has developed into an all-round healthcare consultant, with a focus on medical imaging, patient flow, healthcare logistics and planning, design and optimization of care pathways, value-based care and improving patient and staff satisfaction.

Throughout these years, he has worked closely with various healthcare professionals, both physicians and nurses as well as healthcare managers. Originally trained as an engineer, he easily switches between conceptual thinking and practical implementation. He is driven by the compelling perspective of a healthcare system based on the principles of value-based healthcare. To this end, he likes to build effective collaborations between different healthcare professionals and representatives of the MedTech industry.

Skills

Value Based Healthcare (Vbhc)
Integrated Capacity Management (Icm)
Healthcare Process Improvement
Clinical Pathway Design And Implementation
Management Consulting
Change Management
Lean Six Sigma (Certified Gb)
Data Analysis
Product Management
Business Development
Coaching Skills
Communication Skills

Languages

Dutch

Native

English

Elementary

Education

Oct 1995 - Jun 1996

Tilburg University, TiasNimbas Business School

MSc degree · Business to Business Marketing · Netherlands · passed

Oct 1984 - Jun 1989

Eindhoven University of Technology

Engineering Physics · Eindhoven, Netherlands

Oct 1978 - Jun 1983

Higher Technical College (HTS) (now: Avans University of Applied Sciences)

BSc EE degree · Electrical Engineering · Breda, Netherlands · passed cum laude

Certifications & licenses

Value Based Healthcare Certified Greenbelt Training

Decision Institute

Lean Six Sigma Green & Black Belt Training Program (GB Certificate)

Philips Business Excellence Academy

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 11

Experience in Healthcare 41 y

Avg length 7 y 6 m

Longest experience 13 y 6 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (United States)

Primary country United States

Expertise

Recent roles Member Board of Advisors, Associated Consultant, Associate Consultant

Main industries Healthcare, Information Technology, Professional Services

Main business areas Product Development, Sales, Project Management

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Created

August 2024

Last Update

August 2025

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Where is Andre based?

Andre is based in Eindhoven, Netherlands.

What languages does Andre speak?

Andre speaks the following languages: Dutch (Native), English (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Andre have?

Andre has at least 44 years of experience. During this time, Andre has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 11 months. Note that Andre may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Andre be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Andre would be well-suited for roles such as: Member Board of Advisors, Associated Consultant, Associate Consultant.

What is Andre's latest experience?

Andre's most recent position is Member Board of Advisors at Fontys University of Applied Sciences.

What companies has Andre worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Andre has worked for Fontys University of Applied Sciences, Medical PHIT, Performation HOTflo, Ximius, and Care IQ Group.

Which industries is Andre most experienced in?

Andre is most experienced in industries like Healthcare, Information Technology, and Professional Services. Andre also has some experience in Education.

Which business areas is Andre most experienced in?

Andre is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Sales, and Project Management. Andre also has some experience in Business Intelligence, Operations, and Research and Development.

Which industries has Andre worked in recently?

Andre has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Healthcare, and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Andre worked in recently?

Andre has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Business Intelligence, and Product Development.

What is Andre's education?

Andre holds a Master in Business to Business Marketing from Tilburg University, TiasNimbas Business School, a Bachelor in Engineering Physics from Eindhoven University of Technology and a Bachelor in Electrical Engineering from Higher Technical College (HTS) (now: Avans University of Applied Sciences).

Does Andre have any certificates?

Andre has 2 certificates. These include: Value Based Healthcare Certified Greenbelt Training and Lean Six Sigma Green & Black Belt Training Program (GB Certificate).

What is the availability of Andre?

Andre is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Andre?

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