I&L Biosystems is a leading European wide solutions provider of best-in-class and innovative laboratory solutions. For more than 30 years we have been the go-to partner for the procurement and service of high-end lab solutions for customers in biotechnology, cell biology and microbiology. We distinguish ourselves by our scientific expertise, personal touch and service level. Our European I&L Biosystems Campus is located in Troisdorf - Germany.

Airosolutions is part of Airopack. Developing and executing new business development strategy with strong focus on existing filling capabilities. Initiating and driving new product development (NPD) following new trends; solids in cardboard sticks being one of them. Engaging launching customers for NPD projects. Account management existing customers.Airosolutions is a contract filler for beauty, personal and home care products. It is an expert in ‘hot fill’, producing solids (lip balm, deodorant, face sticks, etc.) and filing Airopack. Customers vary from multinationals to Indie brands.

Leading and supporting the European Sales Team identifying and winning new opportunities, projects and customers in various market segments; beauty, personal care, home care and industrial. Member of the commercial leadership team. Launches amongst which 'Unilever - Day2' and ‘Maison Verte‘Airopack is the planet friendly, virtually all plastic aerosol that’s powered purely by air. There are no gas propellants or chemicals - just an ingeniously designed pressure control device, your formulation and pure clean air.

Identifying new applications for game changer Flairosol through market research and value proposition design and winning customers and projects. Launched amongst which 'BBQ Weber' and 'Allergoff' Generating new business in various fmcg market segments: personal care, cosmetics, food, home care, air care, fabric care, animal care, car care etc. Flairosol is a unique marriage of aerosol-spray quality and non-pressurised trigger sprayer convenience. Flairosol stands out on the shelf and its unique user experience will lead to repurchases and attracting new consumers to the brands. The non-pressurised Flairosol simplifies the brand's supply chain and can be shipped by road, sea and and even air.

Heras Mobile Fencing & Security - a CRH plc. company (stock listed in Dublin).Responsible for all export markets. Managed sales offices in France, Germany and Poland. Strategic analysis and planning. Commercial excellence projects. Participated in trade mission to Turkey.Member of Management Team

Business development consultancy for Dutch companies developing business in the Gulf Region. Co-organised two trade missions to Gulf Region: "Hospital Build" to Kuwait and "ICT" to Saudi Arabia.

Developed new business with innovative products in new markets throughout Europe and Middle East. Introduced innovative EPIC edge in healthcare sector throughout EMEA.Completed product line with 3rd party products for healthcare; anti bacterial HPL, anti bacterial hardware, ulna grip, Compiled "We Care" brochure. Exhibited at "Hospital Build" - Dubai. Introduced fast assembly door set in UK. Exhibited at "Ecobuild" - London and "CIH Housing" - Harrogate. Market research in Eastern Europe. Partner search in UK, Ireland, Eastern Europe and Middle East. Exhibited at "Saudi Big 5" - KSA. Participated in trade missions to Middle East, Poland and UK.

Sales Manager for departments commercial build & export. Managed sales for 3 brands; Berkvens, Limburgia and Varidoors. Managed large group of sales representatives and inside sales professionals. Selected and implemented new web based CRM tool. Member of several operational excellence projects.

Built an independent company after partial take over (see below). Managed small team. Improved product based on customer feedback. Invested in new mould. Selected new production outsourcing partner. Started purchasing raw material. Developed new rack for next to water cooler together with design company. Registered brand and model rights. Marketing communication. Managed legal conflicts. P&L responsible.

Launched product for a startup company. The OP-crate: an innovative plastic modular crate carrying 19-litre/5-gallon water bottles used in bottled water cooler business. The OP-crate set the standard in Europe and remained market leader after being copied. Market entry in nearly all European countries and multinationals Danone, Nestlé and Coca-Cola. Product development for bottles differently shaped for multiple multinational companies and North American market. Marketing communication: literature, video, new corporate design, website, press releases, trade shows Europe and North America.

Market penetration in Germany.

Applied for European subsidies within the programs ADAPT and Leonardo Da Vinci. Wrote thesis for HEAO/Bachelor Degree. Title: ‘Selecting Transnational Partners for European Projects’Lived & worked in Brussels - Belgium

Lived & worked in Mettlach - Germany