About Suzan

Strategic advisor, facilitator and trainer

Driven. Energetic. Goal-oriented.
And always on the move.

My name is Suzan Haenen. I'm a seasoned PMO, Program, and Transformation Director with one clear mission: to help organizations truly realize their strategic ambitions. No paper tigers or abstract theories, but practical change, driven by people.
For over 20 years, I have been leading projects, programs and portfolios with impact.
From global transformations to building PMO teams, I do it with energy, empathy, and a keen eye for what truly matters.

What do clients and colleagues say about me? That I get things done. That I'm sharp, but also warm. That I get people moving, with endless energy.

My background

After studying Biomedical Sciences, I started working in the pharmaceutical industry, where I discovered my passion for process improvement and project management. After earning my MBA and an intensive stint as an international consultant at Accenture, I worked for many years at AkzoNobel in various (interim) roles in strategic PMO and transformation.

  • There I led, among other things, the global program to improve project management capacity, with a community of more than 3,000 professionals and a network of 250 ambassadors.

 

  • In 2023, I started my own company: Suzan Haenen Consulting BV to pursue my passion: advising and supporting organizations in making their project, program, and portfolio work more effective.

For over 20 years, I have been leading projects, programs and portfolios with impact.

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Why should you work with me, and not with a large consultancy firm?
Because with me, you know exactly who you're getting: not a junior consultant, but a senior with over 20 years of experience. Someone who translates strategy into action, without thick reports or abstract advice.
With energy, sharpness, and a playful approach, I truly get leaders and teams moving. Fast, practical, and always aligned with your daily reality.
No hierarchy, no layers, but short lines of communication, direct impact, and collaboration in practice. I don't stand on the sidelines; I work with your people, so that you can eventually do it yourselves.
Why does my approach work so well?
Because change from within often runs sluggishly. Many organizations are full of smart people and good intentions, yet little really gets off the ground. Why? Because it is difficult to see clearly from the inside what is going wrong. There is noise on the line, ambiguity regarding roles, and everyone is pulling their own priorities.

I bring clarity to this. Executives often know what is important, but not always how they themselves can make a difference in execution. Teams are willing, but lack direction, mandate, or rhythm. My approach breaks that pattern. We then work on what really matters—not vague culture initiatives, but concrete behavior, clear agreements, and a rhythm that is feasible.
Suzan Haenen of Haenen Consulting

"My passion is to help organizations achieve better results with enhanced project, program, PMO, and strategy execution expertise through pragmatic portfolio management."

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Proven in practice and supported by strong certifications.

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