Altman Solon Appoints Steven Pattheeuws as Partner to Scale Semiconductor Practice

Altman Solon has appointed Steven Pattheeuws as a Partner in its Amsterdam office to accelerate the growth of its semiconductor practice. The move underscores the firm's commitment to deepening its specialized expertise within the European technology landscape.

Pattheeuws joined the firm on September 1, 2026, bringing a substantial track record of advising on more than 320 projects across 55 countries. His professional focus centers on high-impact areas including B2B transformations, cost-efficiency programs, and 5G network performance. Managing Partner Matthias Hamel described the appointment as a "significant milestone" for the semiconductor practice.

Strategic Expansion in Benelux

Altman Solon operates as the world's largest strategy consulting firm dedicated exclusively to the Telecommunications, Media, and Technology (TMT) sectors. The appointment of Pattheeuws comes as the firm actively expands its presence in the Benelux region and across Europe. By scaling its Amsterdam operations, the firm is positioning itself to better capture the growing demand for specialized strategic guidance in the region's tech hubs.

Pattheeuws enters the partnership following a series of high-level leadership roles. Between 2011 and 2025, he served as a Partner and Senior Executive Advisor at Booz & Company and Strategy&. Additionally, he has held the position of TMT Industry Leader for PwC Netherlands since 2021, establishing himself as a recognized figure at the intersection of government policy and technology research in the Netherlands.

Impact on the TMT Supply Chain

This hire signals a calculated push by Altman Solon to strengthen its grip on the semiconductor industry, which serves as the foundational component of the global TMT supply chain. As semiconductor and equipment vendors face increasingly complex transformation challenges, the firm aims to leverage Pattheeuws' experience to provide more sophisticated advisory services.

For the broader market, the move highlights the intensifying competition for top-tier TMT talent capable of navigating the geopolitical and technical complexities of chip production and distribution. Pattheeuws stated he is pleased to contribute to the continued growth of both the Amsterdam office and the specialized semiconductor practice.

Future Outlook

Moving forward, the industry will be watching how Altman Solon integrates this expanded expertise to challenge traditional generalist consulting firms in the semiconductor space. While the firm has solidified its leadership in the Amsterdam office, the long-term success of the expansion will depend on its ability to convert this specialized talent into new market share among European equipment vendors.