In the last 25 years, Onguard has evolved from being a specialist in credit management software to being a market leader in innovative solutions for order-to-cash. Our integrated platform ensures an optimal connection of all processes in the order-to-cash chain and allows sharing of critical data.
Intelligent tools that can seamlessly be interconnected and together offer an overview and control of the payment process, as well as contribute to a sustainable customer relationship.
Every day, users in more than 50 countries use the Onguard platform for successful management and tangible results in order-to-cash and credit management.
As of February 2020, Onguard is part of the Visma Group.
Vision
The immense amount of available data requires smart solutions to harness and utilise this data effectively. Companies must undergo a digital transformation to make the data work for them and guarantee their continuity.
This asks for a proven and trustworthy partner, who thinks along and understands what is needed. Our intelligent platform integrates data within all parts of the order-to-cash process. To realise this we use the latest technologies like API’s, robotics, machine learning, Big Data and AI and work closely together with other best-of-breed solution providers.
Our Customer Success philosophy helps us guide our customers step-by-step in their digital transformation. The goal is efficiency within the order-to-cash process, faster payments and an optimal customer experience. These combine to provide our customers with sufficient working capital to grow and maintain a long-term relationship with their customers.
Mission
Become European market leader in innovative solutions for order-to-cash.
Our values
Innovation
By continuously improving ourselves, we are in the forefront of developments. We listen to the market and stay ahead of our competition thanks to our progressive solutions. By knowing our customer needs we are able to act proactively
Integration
Due to our innovative solutions we have created a complete order-to-cash platform. To accomplish this we work closely with our customers and partners. We create synergy and efficiency by realising the right integrations. Like a true partner we think in the interest of our customers to provide optimal flow.
Proven
Over 25 years of experience makes us a solid and trusted partner in order-to-cash solutions. Our robust process stands for continuity, security and certainty. We deliver high quality and do what we promise. Our track record and client base are a perfect proof of this.
Thought leadership
By focusing on order to cash we have gained valuable knowledge over the years. Knowledge that we love to share with the rest of the world. By combining innovation with market insights and professional knowledge we are able to offer our customers the right solutions in a proactive manner, as a source of inspiration for employees and customers.
Our history
Where we are
Our management team
Marieke Saeij
CEO/ CTO
Marieke Saeij joined Onguard in 2016 as CTO. As of November 2019, she took on the role of CEO. As an experienced and innovative IT professional with over 18 years of experience working on Software delivery within large international companies, like ADP and Wolters Kluwer, Marieke is specialized in connecting strategy, architecture and people within an organization. She is Management 3.0; adept and an Agile and Scrum enthusiast with a pragmatic approach to business. Marieke is focused on delivering increased value and innovation through the development and motivation of engineering talent. “My helicopter view connects the technical structure within a company with the needed strategic changes in order to be more competitive, deliver better products, stimulate continuous improvement and achieve higher client satisfaction”.
Raymon van Viegen
CFO
Raymon van Viegen joined Onguard in April 2018 as CFO. Van Viegen has more than 15 years experience in the IT and finance sector. After working for several accountancy firms at the start of his career, he later switched to the client side working for companies such as Emesa, (the parent of VakantieVeilingen.nl) and LeaseWeb. At both organisations Van Viegen implemented efficient automation and quality enhancement solutions that greatly improved the performance of the finance teams. At Onguard Van Viegen again faces the challenge of improving performance and accelerating growth: “I am delighted to be part of the Onguard management team. Helping companies drive growth and take business to the next level is tremendously rewarding.”
Martin de Heus
VP Sales
Martin de Heus started working for Onguard in 2011, first as a Sales Consultant and as of 2016 as Sales Manager. In February 2018 he joined the Management Team as VP Sales. Prior to Onguard he worked at Graydon where he was introduced to the beautiful world of credit management in all its aspects: credit information, collections and software. Martin is passionate about this business and strives to share his passion with customers, prospects and colleagues. Together with his dedicated team he is always aiming for the best for their customers. Martin is enthusiastic about Onguard's opportunities; to continue leading in innovative credit management software and offer the best possible solutions to existing and new customers worldwide. Martin is committed to adding value to customer’s organisations and helping them as needed.
Floor Stam-Lammers
VP Marketing
Floor Stam, started April 2017 as Vice President Marketing. She developed the new branding, positioning and marketing strategy of Onguard. In addition to the professionalization of the marketing and communication activities and optimization of the marketing/sales funnel. Floor has broad experience in IT and B2B marketing and is a strong believer in content-driven multichannel marketing. “To develop and market a new branding and strategy is the dream of every marketer. The biggest challenge is to establish a strong platform, adding value to our customers and therefore helping them grow their business as we grow ours.”
Daniel van den Hoven
VP Partner & Alliances
“My mission is achieved when the right mix of channel partners is in place so a partner’s eco-system is reached.” Daniël has over 20 years of experience in the field of indirect sales. For his former employers, such as Cisco/WebEx, Twinfield and VANAD Group, channel partners have always been an important part for the marketing-, sales-, and support activities. Daniel used this experience to build a successful indirect sales channel in his former position as VP at VANAD Aloha. “My mission is succeeded when the right mix of channel partners are on board and thereby provide a partner ecosystem that enables Onguard's customers to find the solutions they need to be competitive themselves."
Wolter Kreun
VP Customer Success/ Professional Services
Wolter joined Onguard in 2011 as a Consultant. After having served the company for nearly seven years, he took the step to join the Management Team in 2018 as Manager Professional Services. According to Kreun, this step is in line with Onguard’s ambition: ‘The Professional Services department works on the software implementation process, both nationally and internationally. Our consultants are on-location with our customers daily and see how they use the software. The MT deems this information relevant because it allows us to enhance the way our strategy and business operations contribute to the success of our customers.’ The experience Kreun gained while working as an application manager and technical consultant created a deep understanding of our customers’ needs.