People drive
progress
Transformation starts with people — not processes. We engage, empower and connect teams around a shared direction.
Making things happen
Leadership that turns vision into movement
Firestone helps technology-driven companies build clarity, accountability and growth — from within. We don’t predict change. We make it happen — by aligning leadership, people and structure to deliver results that last.
Our philosophy
Growth is more than numbers. It’s about building organisations that can adapt, lead and sustain progress.
Firestone combines strategy and execution to make that growth tangible — both in terms of performance and people.
We believe that fundamental transformation happens when teams take ownership, leaders stay visible, and structure supports ambition. It’s a mindset as much as a method: focus, trust, rhythm, and measurable results.
Our approach: from ambition to action
Firestone works inside your organisation — not beside it. Richard van den Dool steps in as part of your leadership, bringing strategic direction and hands-on management to create movement where it matters most.
Every engagement starts with clarity:
- What must change?
- Who drives it?
- And how do we make progress visible and sustainable?
We create alignment, accountability and momentum. By combining disciplined structure with human energy, Firestone builds progress that sticks.
Our principles
People drive
Solve challenges where they arise
Ownership belongs where the knowledge lives. Firestone builds capability, not dependency.
Focus with purpose
We cut through complexity, set priorities and turn goals into achievable actions that build confidence and results.
Learn fast, move faster
Progress requires courage. We create environments where learning replaces blame and action replaces hesitation.
Trust and accountability
Freedom works when structure supports it. We help leaders build trust with clear frameworks and measurable responsibility.
Passion creates momentum
Energy inspires progress. We bring drive, discipline and optimism — and expect the same from those we work with.
Our style
Hands-on. Pragmatic. Direct.
Richard combines strategic depth with operational engagement. He leads with clarity and empathy, aligning investors, boards, and teams behind a single direction.
The Firestone way blends STONE — the structure and stability every organisation needs — with FIRE — the energy and conviction that fuel progress.
We don’t step out until the change holds. And often, we stay connected through governance or advisory roles to ensure continuity and growth.
Connect on LinkedIn, start a conversation, or view Richard’s CV to see how he helps companies make things happen.
Hands-on management partner helping technology-driven companies grow and transform sustainably.
Let’s start the conversation.
Whether you’re growing, restructuring or preparing for investment, we’ll help you make it happen.
Contact
Firestone Management &
Consultancy B.V.
Balearen 16
3825 ZK Amersfoort
Netherlands
+31 681 601 716
richard@firestoneconsultancy.com
www.firestoneconsultancy.com
Registered with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce (KVK) No. 77335856