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Alex Zörner
Algemeen Directeur at VLIEG Makelaars, Hypotheken en Verzekeringen/ NVM Nieuwbouwspecialist
Alex Zörner is the General Director of the VLIEG Advies Groep, a prominent advisory group in the Netherlands that specializes in real estate, mortgage advice, and insurance services. He has been in this role for several years and has played a significant part in shaping the company's direction and strategy.
Background and Career
- Early Life: Alex Zörner grew up in Oudkarspel and later in Bergen, North Holland. He is the son of a German father and a Dutch mother. His family background includes connections to the founding of VLIEG, as his mother partnered with Henk van Hylckama Vlieg, the company's founder.
- Education: He studied economics at the University of Amsterdam (UVA) and completed his real estate training. Zörner began his career in a competing firm before joining VLIEG, where he was required to start from the bottom to understand the business fully.
- Leadership: In 2013, he succeeded Henk van Hylckama Vlieg as General Director. Under his leadership, VLIEG has focused on integrating various services—real estate, insurance, and mortgage advice—into a cohesive offering for clients. Zörner emphasizes transparency, integrity, and customer-centric service as core values of the organization.1234
Contributions and Vision
Zörner has introduced significant changes within VLIEG, including:
- Transitioning from a traditional management structure to a more collaborative management team approach.
- Updating the company’s branding to reflect its modernized vision.
- Advocating for cross-selling among different service areas to enhance customer value and company revenue.
He believes that combining various financial services under one roof not only simplifies processes for clients but also strengthens customer loyalty over time.234
Current Role
As General Director, Zörner oversees approximately 70 employees across multiple locations in North Holland. His goal is to position VLIEG as a leading all-round service provider in real estate and financial advisory sectors while maintaining high standards of service quality.134