Herbert P. Celen

CEO

Malmo, Skåne County, Sweden33 yrs 7 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Over three decades of leadership at Capgemini.
Influential leader in sustainable mobility initiatives.
Expertise across multiple industries and global markets.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned executive in consulting and technology services across diverse sectors.

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Account ManagementBusiness AnalysisBusiness IntelligenceBusiness ProcessBusiness Process ImprovementBusiness Relationship ManagementBusiness StrategyBusiness TransformationCRMChange ManagementCoachingCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)DutchERPGovernance

About

With over three decades at Capgemini, Herbert has a proven track record in consulting, business development, and executive leadership. He has collaborated with industry leaders across Manufacturing, Consumer Products, Retail, and Logistics in over 40 countries. Herbert has held key roles, including Group Client Partner, Head of Sales & Marketing, Market Unit Head, General Manager, and Chief Sales Officer. Herbert's leadership extends beyond Capgemini, having served on the Executive Board of Connekt, enhancing sustainable mobility in the Netherlands. Recognized as one of the most influential commercial leaders in The Netherlands, Herbert continues to drive success in his current executive role within the Capgemini Group in Sweden.

Experience

Capgemini

8 roles

Executive Vice President | Group Client Partner I Market Unit Head

Jun 2024 – Present · 1 yr 9 mos

As Group Client Partner and Market Unit Head, I am accountable for orchestrating the global relationship with one of Capgemini’s most iconic platinum clients. Responsible for all Consulting, Technology, Engineering and Outsourcing services to this client, including end-to-end P&L

Executive Vice President | Chief Sales Officer Capgemini Nederland

Promoted

Jul 2019 – Jul 2024 · 5 yrs

As Chief Sales & Portfolio Officer I am accountable for the Uniform Go-to-market of the Capgemini entities in the Dutch market. In addition I am executive sponsor for our Client Facing Sustainability Programme, as well as Diversity & Inclusion, two topics I am passionate about.

Executive Vice President | Global Sector Consumer Products, Retail & Distribution

Jan 2018 – Dec 2019 · 1 yr 11 mos

Head of Consumer Products Sector at Capgemini UK PLC

Executive Vice President | Global Consumer Products Retail & Distribution Sector

Promoted

Nov 2015 – Feb 2018 · 2 yrs 3 mos

As Global Client Executive accountable for relationships with a leading Consumer Packaged Goods giant. Responsible for all Consulting, Technology and Outsourcing services to this client - including P&L worldwide -, direct reporting into Capgemini Group Executive Committee

Senior Vice President | Chief Sales Officer Application Services

Promoted

Jul 2012 – Dec 2015 · 3 yrs 5 mos

As Chief Sales Officer I was accountable for portfolio and go-to-market of Capgemini's Dutch Application Services Practice, market leader in The Netherlands, overseeing a team of 100+ sales professionals on- and off shore.

Vice President | Deputy General Manager / Head of Sales & Marketing, Sector Private

Jan 2010 – Aug 2012 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Vice President | Head of Sales & Marketing, Sector Products

Promoted

Nov 2005 – Dec 2009 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Head of Sales & Marketing, Sector Products

Vice President

Nov 1990 – Mar 2006 · 15 yrs 4 mos

Retail, Logistics and Distribution

Connekt

Member of the Supervisory Board Connekt

Nov 2019 – Jul 2024 · 4 yrs 8 mos · Delft Area, Netherlands

Connekt

Member of the Board

Jan 2011 – Dec 2015 · 4 yrs 11 mos · Delft, South Holland, Netherlands

The members of the Board oversee the functioning of the Connekt organisation, including supervising the quality of the products and services supplied.

De haagse hogeschool / the hague university of applied sciences

Lecturer

Jan 1996 – Jan 1999 · 3 yrs

Part-time Lecturer in MBA programme that was a joint-venture of the Dutch Open University and the The Hague University of Applied Sciences.
Responsible for courses in "Physical Distribution" and "Management of Information Systems"