Meet Kim Cabooter
Anyone who speaks with Kim notices it straight away: she knows what she’s talking about. Numbers are her natural habitat. Structure, analysis, well-founded decisions… it’s all in her DNA. But behind that sharp financial mindset lies just as much humanity, drive and self-reflection.
“My entire career has revolved around finance,” she explains. “I’ve covered almost every aspect. I’m truly numbers-driven and I love clarity: 0 or 1. Right or wrong. That brings peace of mind.”
Yet it’s not black-and-white logic that gives her the most energy. What truly drives her is what comes next.
“Numbers in themselves are just numbers. What I really enjoy is translating them into insights. Making them understandable for people who don’t work with data on a daily basis. That’s where the added value lies for me. That’s where I feel impact.”
For Kim, impact means steering based on facts, not on gut feeling alone. “I like to prove things. I like to make them tangible. If you take a decision, it needs to be substantiated. That creates strength and confidence.”
Although she is deeply rooted in finance, she also feels a strong commercial side within herself. “I’m a smooth talker,” she laughs. “I enjoy negotiating. Building partnerships, developing long-term relationships based on trust as well as numbers – that really suits me.”
This combination of analytical sharpness and commercial flair eventually brought her to STROOHM. “I wanted to work for a company with a sexy product,” she says without hesitation. “A business model that makes sense and has potential. The sector is extremely interesting, and the model is different from what I was used to. That sparked my curiosity.”
She joined the company in the middle of a full merger context, which is far from an obvious starting point. “I knew in advance there was a lot of work ahead. Professionally, a merger is a real challenge. But I stepped into it consciously.” What surprised her most was the impact on people. “Change does something to an organisation. To expectations. To emotions. You only truly realise that once you’re in it. But I look at that positively as well. For me, it’s an exciting challenge. Complex, yes. But that’s exactly what makes it interesting.”
The culture also stood out to her immediately. “Informal. No suits, no formal power dressing. You can simply be yourself. I found that refreshing. No one is put in a box here. There’s openness." This people-centred approach aligns perfectly with her vision of leadership. “I believe in giving trust. In empowerment. Giving people the freedom to make mistakes, without breathing down their necks. That’s leadership to me.”
Her favourite thought sums it up beautifully: “If you want to change the world, start with yourself.” For her, self-reflection is not a theory, but a practice. "You need to keep challenging yourself. Be open to feedback. How can you keep doing the same thing and expect a different outcome?”
Outside of work, Kim is first and foremost the mum of two teenagers. “I’m a real family person. My parents are my heroes. We’re incredibly close.” She loves dancing and playing padel, having fun and spending time together. But what few people know is that she also truly enjoys being alone. “People see me as social and very present. And I am. But I recharge in silence. Completely on my own.”
To young women with ambition, she shares this advice: “Work hard and be open to feedback. But also be aware of the phase of life you’re in. Choose your priorities consciously and stay true to your values. And when you make choices, own them. Deal with the consequences. Know what you’re doing it for.”
When asked how she looks to the future, she doesn’t hesitate. “I’m incredibly excited about it. The possibilities are only just beginning.”
And you can feel that in everything she does.
Numbers may be black and white, but Kim certainly isn’t. She combines sharpness with warmth, ambition with self-reflection, and analysis with action. At STROOHM, she is determined not only to look at the numbers, but to truly act on them.