# Udo Waltman

> Udo Waltman is a Netherlands-based testing and inspection executive who led Sansidor’s Buy & Build Together approach, combining acquisitions with local entrepreneurial independence. Previously a director at SGS Search, he has written about merger integration, seller motivations and the limits of promised synergies. In September 2026, he announced a CEO handover to Frank Weermeijer from 1 October.

- **Role:** Former CEO at Sansidor (announced handover from 1 October 2026)
- **Organizations:** Sansidor, SGS Search, Fenelab, VRS - Vereniging Raadgevende Scheikundige Laboratoria, Eugène Janssen Foundation
- **Education:** Nyenrode Business Universiteit
- **Known for:** Led the expansion of Sansidor’s network using the Buy & Build Together approach., His departure announcement referred to more than 1,000 colleagues and 30 acquired businesses., Published practical essays on integration, seller motivations and acquisition synergies.

## Career timeline

- **2005** — Joined Search in spring; later led laboratory, training and consultancy activities.
- **2011-2014** — Board member of the Eugène Janssen Foundation, according to his public LinkedIn profile.
- **2018** — Publicly identified as a director of SGS Search.
- **2018-2024** — Secretary of VRS, according to his LinkedIn profile.
- **2020** — Became director of Sansidor in June, according to the Marktlink interview.
- **2024** — Led Sansidor during IK Partners’ majority investment alongside HC Partners, founders and management.
- **2025** — Discussed the HumbleBuildings acquisition with founder Gerard Lokhorst.
- **2026** — Announced departure as CEO; Frank Weermeijer was named interim CEO from 1 October.

## Achievements

- Led the expansion of Sansidor’s network using the Buy & Build Together approach.
- His departure announcement referred to more than 1,000 colleagues and 30 acquired businesses.
- Published practical essays on integration, seller motivations and acquisition synergies.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Announced his CEO departure and an interim handover to Frank Weermeijer from 1 October.
- **2026-09** — Quoted in Sansidor’s 2 September announcement welcoming EN Vastgoed.
- **2026-03** — Quoted in announcements welcoming DLR Eurlicon and CH Brandbeveiliging.

## Links

- Website: https://sansidor.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/udowaltman/

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Last updated: 2026-10-09