ATLANTICUM ADVISORS

Your gateway to Transatlantic Success

Atlanticum Advisors specializes in facilitating strategic business relationships between Europe and the United States.

Our Vision

At Atlanticum Advisors, we approach each client relationship with clarity, commitment, and personalized attention. Understanding your unique business objectives enables us to build strategic connections that deliver measurable outcomes. Integrity, transparency, and sustainability guide every interaction we undertake, ensuring trusted and lasting partnerships.

About

Founder & Chairman, Atlanticum Advisors
Partner, Enhance International Group (EIG)

  • His work spans environmental sustainability, regenerative agriculture, bio-based materials, ag-tech, and Industry 5.0 technologies such as IoT, AI, and digital accessibility. Gerry is also an active mentor and connector within his international network, supporting both seasoned executives and emerging leaders.

    Over his career, Gerry has built high-performing teams, led strategic transformations, and advised businesses on innovation, growth, and international expansion. He began at IBM and held senior roles at EF Hutton, Prudential Bache, Brom & Co, MeesPierson/Fortis, ING/Furman Selz, Brown Brothers Harriman, Fulcrum, and CRT Capital. His expertise spans asset management, trading operations, and financial performance optimization. Born in The Netherlands and based in New York City since 1998, Gerry holds a BBA from Nijenrode University and is fluent in English, Dutch, and German, with conversational proficiency in French.

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Atlanticum Advisors comprises a team of seasoned professionals, each bringing specialized expertise and extensive international experience. Our advisors offer strategic insights and practical solutions tailored to your business objectives.

Meet Our Advisors

  • Aaron Parr is a chemical engineer and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with a background in renewable energy and sustainable technology. He specializes in process optimization, AI-driven analytics, and statistical process control.

    As Founder & CEO of inRoot.io, Aaron leads the development of AI-powered tools that accelerate Root Cause Detection and Resolution. His platform integrates engineering rigor with real-time collaboration, neural networks, and multivariate analysis to help teams resolve issues faster and more accurately.

    At Atlanticum Advisors, Aaron supports organizations in scaling structured problem-solving, reducing downtime, and building proactive, data-informed operations across energy, manufacturing, and critical infrastructure sectors.

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  • Ad Beumer brings a lifetime of financial expertise and mentorship to Atlantic Advisors. Over the course of his distinguished career, he held senior roles at NMB Bank and MeesPierson Capital Management (MPCM), where he led portfolio administration, risk, and data management. During his time at MPCM, Ad was not only a respected leader but also a mentor to our founder—helping shape the values and standards we uphold today.

    Though now retired, Ad remains an integral part of our advisory network. From his home in the Netherlands, he continues to share valuable insights and updates, offering a trusted European perspective that enriches our global outlook.

  • Jim de Vries is a global transformation leader with over 40 years of experience driving operational excellence and innovation across industries. As founder and managing partner of Enhance International Group (80+ Providers covering People, Process, Data and Technology), Jim has led more than 2,000 projects worldwide, helping organizations unlock untapped margin growth through strategic planning, digital transformation, and performance improvement.

    Jim’s career includes senior leadership roles at Air Products and Chemicals, CH Robinson, and General Electric, where he championed enterprise-wide Lean Six Sigma and AI-driven initiatives. A trusted advisor and master facilitator, he has trained over 1,500 professionals across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Jim continues to shape the future of business through his work in AI/ML, Industry 5.0, supply chain risk management, resilient leadership, and executive coaching—bringing a practical, results-driven approach to every engagement.

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  • Brooks Miller is an accomplished investment professional specializing in global alternatives and investments, actively managing a distinguished family office. His expertise covers direct investments across multiple sectors, public equities, private equity, merchant banking, and strategic advisory. Brooks excels in strategy development, cross-border transactions, international trade, and global marketing.

    With extensive international experience across Asia, Africa, Western Europe, the Middle East, and North and South America, Brooks offers deep insights into complex global markets. He has successfully collaborated with Gerry Vos, founder of Atlanticum Advisors, on strategic initiatives in agriculture and infrastructure, applying his expansive investment and global market knowledge to deliver significant and sustainable results.

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  • Dr. Irene A. Legiec is an experienced leader in engineering and operations, specializing in manufacturing process improvements and renewable energy. With over 30 years of experience in chemical manufacturing and renewable sectors, Irene excels in operations leadership, capital project management, and continuous improvement.

    A certified Six Sigma Black Belt, Irene has led impactful initiatives at Air Liquide, Covanta (now ReWorld), and DuPont, significantly enhancing productivity and operational efficiency. She holds a Ph.D. in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering from Rutgers University and a U.S. patent for trace metal recovery. Irene has collaborated with Gerry Vos, founder of Atlanticum Advisors, on infrastructure and renewable energy projects.

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  • Lee is a distinguished executive with a strong track record in leading public-private partnerships and strategic initiatives across sustainability, productivity, and economic development. He served as Executive Director and Chief Investment Officer of the Great Lakes Protection Fund, managing a $130M portfolio and awarding over $78M in grants. His leadership experience includes roles at the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, The Water Council, and as Acting Executive Director of the Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership. He was also a Principal and VP of Marketing & Client Relations at Argea, Inc., a global strategy consulting firm. With early career experience in international finance, Lee brings a systems-level perspective to innovation, investment, and impact.

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Atlanticum Advisors maintains a strategic partnership with Enhance International Group (EIG), a consulting firm specializing in business transformation, operational excellence, and advanced manufacturing solutions. This partnership enhances our capability to provide innovative, efficient, and highly effective services to our clients.

Services

Tailored Services

Atlanticum Advisors provides personalized advisory services by clearly identifying and understanding your business goals, needs, and challenges. After assessing your unique situation, our primary service involves guiding and connecting you directly to our expansive network of strategic partners and industry-specific solutions, ensuring you achieve your business objectives efficiently and effectively.

Specific Areas of Expertise

Manufacturing Advisory

Advanced Manufacturing:

Expertise in Industry 5.0, digital twins, robotics, and AI-driven manufacturing processes. Through our partnership with Enhance International Group (EIG), we help streamline operational efficiency and drive innovation.

Agricultural Technology: 

Supporting businesses in adopting regenerative farming practices, enhancing crop yields, integrating advanced livestock management solutions, and implementing data-driven agricultural technologies.

Providing strategic guidance for implementing sustainable materials, bio-based plastics, recycling initiatives, and circular economy business models to promote environmental and economic sustainability.

Sustainability and Circular Economy:

Technology Integration: 

Facilitating the effective use of IoT, Machine Learning, AI, and advanced analytics to enhance business performance, sustainability, and market competitiveness.

Testimonials

  • I’ve known Gerry Vos for over 40 years and hold him in the highest regard. He stands out for his integrity, insight, and rare ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable conclusions. With a strong track record in international strategy and operations, Gerry is also a gifted communicator and collaborator—skilled at turning teamwork into real business value. His judgment is consistently sound, and his cross-cultural awareness has proven invaluable in challenging global settings. If I had to choose one advisor, I’d choose Gerry—every time.

    Lee Swindall, (Former Executive Director Great Lakes Protection Fund)

  • 'Mr. Vos is the consummate professional, highly intelligent, hardworking and above all trustworthy. Without any hesitation I would recommend him to any organization seeking astute transatlantic counsel.'

    B.A. Miller, Chairman & Managing Partner Dumbarton Group

  • Gerry joined us first as a business development consultant and later as part-time CFO. From day one, he immersed himself in our IoT platforms—asking the right technical questions and translating the answers into clear business actions. His keen interest in technology meant he could discuss sensors and IoT with our engineers in the morning and refine our go-to-market plan that same afternoon.

    Srdjan Krčo, Co-founder/CEO of DunavNET

  • I’ve worked with Gerry Vos for years and am currently collaborating with him on a technology transfer project. He impresses with his clear focus on what matters most, even without being deeply embedded in the technical details of the industry. His ability to convey complex content succinctly is rare and extremely valuable for project development. His guidance is always respectful and supportive. With his international network and linguistic versatility, he creates new synergies and facilitates collaboration on a global scale.

    Wolfgang Oswald, CEO ALPS (Air Light Packaging Solutions)