Insiders : Patrick Zwinkels
“There’s always a new challenge to dive into”
Few names are more Westland than Zwinkels, and we have one handling finances. Patrick Zwinkels made the transition from Deloitte to ALWECO in 2006. “I was already a familiar face when the company was still in Monster,” says Patrick. “ALWECO was part of my account at Deloitte, where I worked as an accountant. I had been visiting ALWECO for ten years.”
Patrick now lives in 's-Gravenzande with his wife and two children. “Yes, in Zandevelt, a lovely neighborhood,” says Patrick. “I enjoy playing football and tennis, and I often go for a run. I also like reading books, especially those by Dan Brown.”
A nice step
At one point, Leo called. “He asked if a permanent position at ALWECO would be something for me,” Patrick laughs. “Well, I didn’t have to think long about that. I knew the company inside out, understood how things were going, and was familiar with the people and the mentality. For me, it was a great step to move from a large office in The Hague to the Westland.”
Always enjoying
“ALWECO is a great company to work for,” Patrick continues. “The Westland mentality suits me well, and with a last name like mine, it should. In the beginning, I worked mostly with André and had a good relationship with Leo. Nowadays, Anita also helps me with administrative tasks. I’ve always enjoyed my work here.”
A broad scope
“I now handle a wide range of tasks. I am responsible for the entire financial administration, personnel administration, as well as all insurance matters, registration obligations abroad, and advising the management on important decisions. I also assess risks and outline various scenarios so we are always well-prepared for changes. Of course, post-calculation and control are part of it as well.”
New challenges
“The variety is immense,” Patrick concludes. “Things are constantly changing, whether it’s new clients, global projects, or innovative components for screen installations. There’s always a new challenge to dive into. That’s what makes working at ALWECO so enjoyable.”