Valérie Hoeks
Interim Turnaround Executive
Valérie Hoeks operates at the intersection of strategy, governance and people in complex international environments. With over twenty years of experience, she supports European high-tech companies navigating strategic transitions, stakeholder pressure and cross-border growth challenges.
Diplomatic, pragmatic, committed
Valérie surfaces underlying dynamics others overlook, bridges diverging interests, and brings structure to politically sensitive contexts. Whether advising boards, leading turnarounds, or navigating cross-border partnerships, she drives alignment and ensures results. Currently in her role as an Interim Turnaround Executive, and additionally as co-founder of China Inroads and EQ+ Strategy Partners.
Post-acquisition integration
The acquisition is stalling. Teams are working at cross-purposes, decision-making is paralysed, and the business case is under pressure. Investors are losing confidence.Valérie identifies the real obstacles and brings the acquiring and acquired parties into alignment. She integrate strategy throughout the organisation and restores cooperation.
Scale-ups under
investor pressure
When, in Series B+ or pre-exit, growth stagnates, internal coordination is missing, and pressure from investors increases, there is no room for lengthy advisory processes. Instead, someone is needed who can refine the strategy, break through impasses, and restore confidence.Valérie steps in, takes ownership of the process, and ensures tangible progress within weeks.
Boardroom
gridlock
The Board of Directors or Supervisory Board is gridlocked due to conflicting interests, political tension, or unclear responsibilities. Critical decisions remain unresolved.Valérie brings structure to sensitive relationships, builds bridges between stakeholders, and enables decision-making without further damage to reputation or trust.
Stakeholder management
Building consensus starts with recognising underlying interests. Through careful listening and targeted engagement, Valérie brings diverse stakeholders together under a shared vision, creating pathways to lasting agreements that respect all perspectives.
A pragmatic strategist realising breakthroughs
"Across the many companies I’ve had the privilege to work with, I often encounter the same underlying challenge: strategy is unclear, internal alignment is lacking, and pressure from investors or the market is mounting. By sensing the undercurrents in relationships between investors, directors and management, and by engaging all relevant stakeholders in shaping the path forward, I focus on distilling complexity into clear, actionable strategies that lead to measurable results."
Proven success, lasting impact
Valérie is at her best when pressure is high, internal alignment is fragile, or stakeholder interests compete. She rapidly cuts through complexity, identifies what truly matters, and unlocks progress in situations where momentum is critical.
Aligns different teams around shared goals
Builds trust across complex, global organisations
Assesses risks and strengthens political decision-making
Restructures governance for greater resilience
Equips leaders with clarity and confidence for the future
