Jermain van der Graaf

Co-Founder

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands11 yrs 4 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Founder of two B Corp certified companies
Expert in sustainable product innovation
Recognized in Forbes 30 under 30

Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in sustainable product innovation within the circular economy sector.

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Skills

Core Skills

EntrepreneurshipSustainability

Other Skills

SourcingProject ManagementSalesMarketingSustainable DesignBusiness StrategyProduct DevelopmentInnovationMarket ExpansionTeam ManagementSocial EntrepreneurshipHospitalityLeadershipStrategic PartnershipsPublic Speaking

About

10 years experience in creating sustainable designer items in the tableware & drinkware industry. We all believe in a better world and it is very important to act on these beliefs. I have been very fortunate to have met people that are willing to do this together. Starting at the age of 22 in entrepreneurship I have gained a lot of experience in various fields. I have done sourcing, project management, sales and marketing for big clients and our own production. New challenges excite me and I am very solution-oriented. I think my instincts, experience and research skills give me the knowledge to make these decisions. For the coming years I want to develop my entrepreneurial skills further and learn new things. I am very excited for all future opportunities. Hopefully looking back on my career I will have made a difference in the world. Looking for collaboration opportunities in the (international) hospitality, beverage, promotional, corporate procurement and retail industry by offering upcycled, 100% recycled glass and circular biobased drinkware

Experience

Be o lifestyle

Owner & CEO

Jun 2025 – Present · 10 mos · Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands · On-site

As Owner and CEO of BE O, I lead the strategic direction, operations, and growth of the company. My focus is on building a strong and sustainable brand centered around plant-based product innovation.
Key responsibilities:
Defining business strategy and long-term vision
Leading product and brand development
Driving innovation and market expansion
Building partnerships and networks
Managing and inspiring teams
We are currently expanding internationally and setting up innovative production and sourcing of sustainable materials.
We have done custom collaborations with companies like Danone, Ahold, VDL and Greenchoice

Business StrategyProduct DevelopmentInnovationMarket ExpansionTeam ManagementEntrepreneurship+1

Pwc

Jury member Social Impact Lab Final

Sep 2018 – Sep 2018 · 0 mo · Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands

Together with 4 jury members I judged the Social Impact Lab final.
The jury consisted of a Executive Board Member of PwC Netherlands, the CEO of Philips Foundation, a Partner of Social Impact Ventures NL and the Head of CX of PostNL

Frisse blikken

Fresh Mind

Mar 2017 – Jun 2018 · 1 yr 3 mos · The Randstad, Netherlands

Part of Frisse Blikken's student-entrepreneur network, Fresh Connection. Every month, we meet up for a theme event on an entrepreneurial topic, like Finance or Personal branding. Through this, we acquire or develop certain skills helpful for an entrepreneur. There is also room for networking and pitching and thus building a strong network of ambitious future entrepreneurs.

Ing

Performance Management & Innovation Intern

Feb 2016 – May 2016 · 3 mos · The Randstad, Netherlands

Consultant Performance Management and Innovation at Corporate Clients & Products

Rebottled

Founder & CEO

Jan 2016 – Present · 10 yrs 3 mos · Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands · On-site

In 2016 I founded the company Rebottled.
Rebottled is a Dutch company that transforms empty wine bottles into drinking glasses. In addition to creating good-looking products, the firm is reducing the need for the energy-intensive processes involved in making and recycling glass. In a country committed to realising a circular economy by 2050, Rebottled is blazing a trail in upcycling. The drinking glasses form a symbol for the transition towards a circular economy.
We have developed sustainable sourcing and custom product lines for companies as Bacardi, deKuyper, Moët Hennessy, Marie-Stella-Maris, Heineken, AB InBev, Swedish Match & Miron Violetglass.

SourcingProject ManagementSalesMarketingSustainable DesignEntrepreneurship+1

Enactus

Speaker at Enactus World Cup

Feb 2015 – Oct 2015 · 8 mos

After winning the national championship in the Netherlands, I represented the Netherlands at the Enactus World Cup in Johannesburg. In a 17 minute presentation we presented our results in social entrepreneurship to 36 countries.
feb 2015 - jun 2015 Enactus National Competition
jun 2015 - oct 2015 Enactus World Cup

Enactus utrecht

Student Entrepreneur

Dec 2014 – Jul 2017 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Kookeiland

Chairman

Dec 2014 – Jan 2016 · 1 yr 1 mo · The Randstad, Netherlands

Together with 6 other students, I managed the catering company Kookeiland. In this social enterprise refugee women cook multicultural dishes from their home country. The revenue is used for wages, but more importantly it enables us to provide language courses, hospitality trainings and management workshops for these women. So that they develop the necessary skillset to find their place in the Dutch labour market.
dec 2014 - jun 2015 Sales manager
jun 2015 - jan 2016 Chairman
http://kookeilandutrecht.nl/