Apr 2022 – Jan 2024 · 1 yr 9 mos

Jan 2020 – Dec 2023 · 3 yrs 11 mos

• Helping an amazing scale-up make a difference in the world. Digital transformation - AI Integrated Supply Chain Optimization software- Sustainability.- Innovation.
• We doubled our amazing team of talents worldwide year after year
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Jan 2017 – Present · 9 yrs 4 mos · Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

• As of October 2019, Administrator (bestuurder) Board of the French Chamber of Commerce

Apr 2011 – Present · 15 yrs 1 mo · Badhoevedorp, The Netherlands · Hybrid

• Founder & Managing Partner - SEMARE International - www.semare.com
• SEMARE strongly believes that people are the heart and soul of any organization. Amongst our Services: Executive search, Recruitment As A Service, assessment, coaching, HR Talent Mapping & Succession planning, diversity training. Offices in Amsterdam & Paris and strong international expertise.
• Expertise: Hi-tech, Supply Chain, AI Software, Electronics, Consumer Goods & Retail

Sep 2008 – Nov 2010 · 2 yrs 2 mos

• In charge of the Consumer, Retail and Media Practice of Heidrick & Struggles, Executive Search firm in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Member of the worldwide consumer and CMO practice
• Helped rebuild the practice and reputation on the Dutch market
• Won over 10 big accounts in the past 2 years, strong acquisition rate despite the current economic climate challenge, gained strong foothold in Retail

Sep 2005 – Aug 2008 · 2 yrs 11 mos

• Manage a team of 22 marketing professionals covering Brand management, Marcom, E-Business, Business Intelligence and PR. Member of the SMT. Marketing Site lead (60 people on site) and Diversity lead in the Netherlands. Turnover: $3.5 Bio +7% growth revenue with 8% OPINC & over 40% share.
• Member of the Key Talent pool and People manager award
• Number 1 volume share in NL in 2007 for the 1st time ever

Nov 2000 – Aug 2005 · 4 yrs 9 mos

• Develop and implement strategic marketing & communication plans for Fisher Price & Character Brands in the Benelux & the Nordic countries. Act as a Business Unit Manager for the Brands in the Region, including Product selection, Quota & price setting, Sales Meetings with major customers. Manage efficiently the A&P budget for the brands. Sales manager Benelux for the Babygear line. Manage a team of 8 people. Manage efficiently the A&P budget for the brands (€6 Mio) to support the growth.
• Results 2002: +7% growth in turnover & +57% growth in profit
• Results 2003: +8% growth in turnover & +74% growth in profit
• Results 2004: +10% growth and 1st time ever €100 Mio turnover target reached
• Additional responsibility: Launch a new line of Juvenile products in Northern Europe called Fisher-Price Babygear in the Benelux. Set-up brand new distribution channel & strategy, build rev from 0 to €2 Mio in FY05.

Feb 1997 – Oct 2000 · 3 yrs 8 mos

• In charge of maximizing European sales and Sony’s profit throughout the value chain. Work closely with Japan and the European countries to develop the right products & campaigns.
• Product responsibility: Radio Cassette Recorders, Micro systems and Audio accessories. Over 300 Mio Euro Budget in 1999. Manage a team of 4 people.

Sep 1994 – Jan 1997 · 2 yrs 4 mos

• Responsible for the marketing of plastic conveyor belting in Europe. B-2-B marketing, Market research and industry analysis, CRM, advertising and direct marketing. Management of 2 people. Audio accessories. Over 300 Mio Euro Budget in 1999. Managed a team of 4 people. Trade shows. Managed a team of 2 people. Intralox has been growing by +20% per year from 1994 to 1996.

Mar 1992 – Aug 1994 · 2 yrs 5 mos

• Responsible for the purchasing of Brown Goods in the Belgium region for the daughter company of Darty / King Fisher Group: Vanden Borre. Product selection, negotiations with suppliers, logistics and price setting, merchandising and marketing activities. In a year time, profit of consumer electronics division increased by +40%.

Nov 1989 – Feb 1992 · 2 yrs 3 mos

• Working for the Business Group Audio, Responsible for the a line of business and the following countries, Spain, Portugal and China. Market research, briefing for product development, setting of budget, pricing, logistics and marketing & communications activities.