Entrepreneurial, result driven Managing Director. Proven track record in finding new solutions for developing business environments, while leading and empowering teams to succeed. Combine innovative thinking with outside the box solutions. Create break through concepts. Inspire and empower. Connect creativity and involvement with marketing and commercial management talents.As a Director experience with managing and leading MT. Developed myself from marketer and commercial manager to managing director. Grew in supervising businesses. Able to drive change management internally as well in relation with the customer. Relevant (international) experience in building several brands successfully. Able to set up and execute business plans, strategy and business models in general management and commercial areas. Sharp in creating value propositions. Team builder and team player. Possess empathy, stamina, and persistence. Know how to achieve short term goals within long term strategy. Switch and motivate on all hierarchical and cultural levels. Coach and enthuse customer and team. Know how to activate people’s talent.Take initiatives and decisions. Keen on positive work environment and good balance between people and result. In relation to employees I create space, stand for clarity and focus on individual qualities and vision.ExperienceInternational & local companies | B2B, B2B2C, B2C & D2C market places | wholesale, retail, e-tail, sales & marketing and production environments | extensively travelled for Dutch, European and Asian companies | insight of several markets | breaking status quo thinking | business acumenMottosBe the best, beat the rest! | The power of a great storyPerformancesBusiness plans, strategies, business models, value popositions, P&L improvements, change management, increased turnover and profit, market leaderships, preferred partnerships, customer loyalty, 4 world’s first products, USPs, benchmarks, brand repositioning, award-winning exhibition stands.Other skillsLong-term Vision, Goal Setting, Key Performance Indicators, Budgeting, Business Process Improvement, Relationship Building, Revenue & Profit Growth, Sales Acumen, Transparency, Business Insights, Business Acumen, Stakeholder Management, Multi-country