Strategic partners

Prof. J.H. Blokdijk
Prof. J.H. Blokdijk RA (1935) has been a partner at KPMG for over 20 years. He currently works as an independent consultant on accountancy issues to auditors, lawyers and other parties. He is an emeritus professor Accountancy at the ‘Vrije Universiteit’ and Nyenrode Business University. Since many years he regularly publishes in professional journals as well as in the press. He is recognised as an authority in the field of disciplinary law for auditors.

Citigate First Financial
Citigate First Financial is one of the leading Dutch communications consultancies specialised in both financial and corporate communications, including crisis communications. In its 15 years of experience, CFF has supported many listed as well as non-listed companies in crisis situations. Citigate First Financial assists its clients both strategically and operationally. For crisis communications a thorough preparation is of vital importance, at which Citigate First Financial believes in an integrated approach towards all stakeholders of a company to limit reputation damage in the market. Citigate First Financial also assists in establishing a crisis communications plan to prepare for or prevent a crisis. On the website www.citigateff.nl you will find more information about the approach of Citigate First Financial or you can contact José Tijssen, Managing Director of Citigate First Financial at telephone number +31 (0)20 5754010.

Orchard Finance
Orchard Finance Consultants is an independent advisory firm who advises and supports senior management of (semi) big corporates on:
  • Stategic Finance - financial topics dealing with financing, valuation and M&A
  • Treasury Management - topics dealing with (international) cash management, currency & interest risk management and treasury information & organization
  • Business Control - topics dealing with financial management, working capital and enterprise risk management
  • Interim Financial Management - for capacity enlargement and specific issues.
Orchard Finance has a long history of independency since the starting of the Van Den Boom Groep in 1989. Orchard Finance became independent again in 2003.
Orchard Finance aims for an active partnership with its clients. In close cooperation with the client, the assignment is clearly formulated, the roles are determined and the joined activities executed. The role of the consultant depends on the situation: from project manager, project assistant or interim manager within the clients organization to sparring partner or external consultant. From the partnership with Resources Global Professionals, Orchard Finance has entry to a great international network of Interim Professionals.
For further information you can contact the secretary’s office of Orchard Finance at telephone number +31 (0)346 290740 or visit the site www.orchardfinance.com