With more than two decades’ international experience, I have progressed up to Managing Director & VP level, operating in renowned multinationals such as Faber Group (IPP), Brambles and Royal Philips Electronics, supporting their expansion into emerging and mature global markets via sustainable business- and operational development. As an innovative thinker and business-orientated executive leader, I have a passion for pushing the boundaries and challenging the status quo. I generate and drive new ideas and embrace the use of technology to stimulate improvements. During my 25+ years in supply chain, I’ve developed high levels of business acumen and understanding the challenges companies face in building a foundation, driving growth, transformation and improving the underlying profit.To help organizations achieve operational excellence, I promote the use of lean practices to streamline and standardize processes. I yield $multimillion savings through process automation, removal of bottlenecks, reduction of wastage and the shaping of transparency strategic roadmaps. Moreover, I stand at the forefront of change, transforming regional operations and removing siloes, and instilling alternative and smarter ways of working, while developing exceptional cross-functional supply chain, logistics and quality talent.To help brands further expand and grow, I establish best-in-class operations, including robust processes, systems and practices. Establishing high-caliber leadership teams, I enable access to emerging and thriving markets such as Central Eastern Europe, DACH, Turkey, Russia and the Middle East. I generate value for any organization, playing a key role in strategic growth and transformational change affecting people, process and technology. I am always keen to share best practice with like-minded individuals and discuss new global opportunities, so feel free to make contact.Specialties:✹ General Management ✹Global Operations, Supply Chain & Logistics ✹ Expansion ✹ Regional Growth & Extending Business Footprints ✹ M&A ✹ Talent Acquisition & Development ✹ Transformation & Operational Efficiencies