Leadership

Frans de Vries has led Only as entrepreneur and CEO for more than ten years. With over three decades of entrepreneurial experience, he is focused on growing Only into Europe's leading strategic communication platform.

Jannus Kat has been CFO at Only since 2023. He also teaches finance and governance at Nyenrode Business University. With extensive private-equity experience, he brings a sharp understanding of fast-growing companies and M&A.

With 15+ years in data and insights, and experience in PE-dominated environments, Geert builds the platforms and BI capabilities that give the Only network a clear, real-time view of performance.

A strategy expert with a background in management consulting across Amsterdam and London, Tessa focuses on strategy execution and community building - strengthening both the network and the organisation behind it.

With a background of 10+ years as a Chartered Accountant (RA) at Deloitte, Evan leads Only's group financial reporting, ensuring transparency, compliance, and financial strength across the network.

With a people-first approach, sharp eye for detail and financial background, Eva ensures every integration runs smoothly and delivers on its promise. She leads the integrations across Only group.

With 20+ years of experience leading NOISE, Ivo brings deep entrepreneurial expertise to his role in the Netherlands and is focused on growing the Dutch platform.

A Chartered Accountant (RA), entrepreneur and former lecturer at Nyenrode Business University, Joost combines financial expertise with a strong focus on leadership and long-term value creation as lead for the Netherlands.

A CFA charterholder with a background spanning finance, investment management and executive leadership, Jan helps the network balance strategic ambition with sustainable financial results for our Belgian network.

As a Chartered Accountant (RA) with 5+ years at EY Amsterdam and EY Stockholm, Femke brings rigorous financial expertise and a strategic lens on business growth. She builds the financial foundations that help entrepreneurs scale in the Nordics.