Welcome Thomas

Hi Thomas, great to have you on board. Can you start by telling us about yourself?

Of course! My name is Thomas Weening, I’m 25 years old and I live in the lovely town of Almelo with my girlfriend and our two dogs.

And how would you describe yourself in three words?

Enthusiastic, eager to learn, and driven.

What will be your main focus at vPlan?

I’ve joined vPlan as a consultant. That means I’ll be helping companies implement and optimise their planning processes. In simple terms: I’ll make sure everything runs more smoothly, so there’s less stress all around.

What's your favorite way to start the day?

With a cold shower. I always need a little help waking up in the morning ;)
Then a nice walk through the woods with the dogs, followed by a fried egg to finish off the morning. Sounds like the perfect start to me!

Sounds good! And why did you choose vPlan as your new employer?

I was looking for a job closer to home, somewhere I could really throw myself into with enthusiasm. I already knew vPlan by name and when I saw the vacancy, I acted straight away, especially after seeing all the photos of team outings (especially the skiing trips!).

What are you most looking forward to in your new role?

I think it’ll be amazing to get a behind-the-scenes look at different companies and discover how their processes work. And of course, I hope to improve those processes together with the clients using vPlan.

Looking back at the first years of your career, what are you most proud of?

That I’ve been able to help colleagues and companies work more efficiently and effectively. Improvements and changes that truly make an impact. That’s what I hope to achieve here at vPlan too!

Enough about work - what do you love doing most after a busy day?

I enjoy a good gym session with some strength training, or just going for a run to clear my head.

If you had an unlimited travel budget, where would you go?

I’d choose a luxury safari through Botswana, with a bonus visit to the Victoria Falls. A once-in-a-lifetime trip, so I’d want to do it properly!

Which app on your phone do you use the most?

Waze! It’s super handy. It helps make sure I’m not speeding and getting another fine in the mailbox.

And finally, what really makes you happy?

A good piece of meat on the BBQ, sunshine, a cold beer in hand and nice people around me. Simple, but pure gold.