I am a results-oriented business leader and communications leader who understands that the only way to succeed is through the people you work with. Vision, quality relationships and always-on high octane management are the ingredients needed to move the dial in any organization in need of transformation, improved performance or realignment. Over a 25 year career leading functions and businesses in media, agency and in-house I have learned how to move teams and organizations far beyond their track records in a variety of circumstances. Over the years:- Increased revenue of agency EMEA region by 50%+ in three years as CEO and COO and doubled profitability - Turned a small Dutch agency into the market leader, doubling revenue and tripling profits in 3,5 years- Built capability at scale, won a string of international new clients and designed a new global operating model for a global communications firm - 2x agency of the year EMEA (2024 and 2022). - Led integrated marketing for Asia Pacific for a blue chip as CMO, fully integrating all aspects of marketing- Transformed global marketing function for a blue chip, reducing overall cost significantly and increasing effectiveness- Led global communications for a blue chip and charted the course through a myriad of issues and crises- Built out, expanded and led an international news wire organization - Integrated acquisitions into various businesses over the years
Listed skills include Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, and 42 others.
