- Self-starter and motivator with excellent global and local network.- Senior Executive in a listed company with proven track record in difficult turnaround situations.- Clear thinking on strategic direction and good at communicating it to all levels of an organization.- Financially adept and numerate: co-operated in successful refinancing of listed company and in grant/fund raising. - Substantial functional experience on all levels of sales, marketing, logistics/supply chain management, operations, IT management, technology and R&D- Significant experience in restructuring business, especially across Europe.- Experienced in acquisitions and cultural integration.- Passion for learning, continually developing and encourage others to do so- Hands on and detailed or can step back and let go appropriately, depending on the team and the situation.- Extensive dealings across Europe, US, China and the rest of Asia Pacific.- Worked and lived in three different European countries: the Netherlands, Germany and the UK.- fluent in German, Dutch and EnglishSpecialties: Leadership and General Management in Technology, Distribution & Trade, Medical Equipment as well as Legal ServicesHuman Resource ManagementRaising Government Grants and Funds.Global Marketing and Sales.Finance at CFO levelSupply Chain Management.R&D and operations.Consultancy to Small and Medium Enterprises.