Dennis P. Van Essen Mba Bsc Email & Phone Number

Haarlem Area, Netherlands

Leading European importer & distributor of craft bean-to-bar chocolate for retail, hospitality and gastronomy.

Trading company

Coach for students participating in the 'Jong Ondernemen' (Young Entrepreneur) programme.WHAT IS JONG ONDERNEMENJong Ondernemen is a non-profit organisation, founded in 1990 as a combined initiative of the ABN AMRO bank, VNO-NCW (Employers Association) and MKB Nederland (SME Association) in close association with the NOvAA (Order of Accountants), Chamber of Commerce and the Ministry of Economic Affairs. Jong Ondernemen aims to help as many young people as possible (pupils and students) become aware of entrepreneurship and develop and entrepreneurial attitude as well as putting these skills into practice, learning about both the opportunities and challenges of running a business, during their study.Learning by doing is the method of choice at Jong Ondernemen. This is the most effective means to let the participants develop their entrepreneurial skills. Jong Ondernemen has therefore chosen for a form applicable to all the differing educational levels in the Netherlands. A concept whereby the students set up and manage a company for a comply academic year. Concepts have been developed for primary education and HAVO/VWO, VMBO, MBO, HBO and WO.Every year thousands of pupils and students start up a student company. These companies form an excellent preparation for independant entrepreneurship, or for those who join existing companies, an entrepreneurial attitude which enables them to succees in their chosen function and careers.

Neuwied, Germany

Sole representative office for the Tardis product ranges (worlds best shower enclosure manufacturer);1. shower cabins (including made 2 measure)2. interior partition wall systems (glass)3. Exterior facade glass systemsFully equipped with the latest production standards. Many patents and awards already.By far the developer and builder of the worlds best shower enclosures.www.freestyle-showers.comwww.shower-protect.dewww.tardis.com

Haarlem Area, Netherlands

Over 30,000 alumni in 140 countries form the basis of a unique organisation offering global opportunities for networking and continuing education, as well as social events.The Henley Business School alumni family includes all the alumni of the former Henley Management College and all Henley Business School graduates. University of Reading alumni who hold degrees in business, economics and related subjects from the former department of Management are also members.HAAN aims to be a motivational platform for intellectual challenge, personal development, inspiration and reflection, networking, doing business and also having fun.

"Solex Group" is a professional manufacturer leading in technology among International kitchen and bathroom industry. It is specialized in development, innovation and manufacture of: electric water heaters, precision faucets, shower hoses, shower system integration terminals, electronic bidets & toilets. Solex has now made investment in 3 enterprises in Xiamen City, e.g. Solex Technology, Clease, H-flex .The existing staff of the whole group are about 3,200 people, among which nearly 600 people are technical and management personnel. The group fully adopt SAP ERP system for management. In 2005 over 120 of China and overseas patent were applicated, ranking First in Fujian business patents application. Solex has been recognized as advanced technology enterprise, and in 2003, 2004 and 2005, Solex was continuously named “Big Ratepayer” in Huli District. The average customers of Solex are the world's top 500 consortia and industry leaders with top brands, like: Masco Group,Fu Jun Group ,TOTO of Japan, ROCA of Spain.In 2005, Solex Group made a new investment of "Solex Technology Ltd." in Xinyang Industrial Zone in Haicang, with the one-time investment amount of over 30 million US dollars. After one-year’s construction, Solex Hi-Tech Park welcomed its opening on November 19 2006, covering 40,000 ㎡ area. The total factories area takes about 80,000 ㎡, R&D building area is about 7,000 square meters. Based on the new platform, Solex Group continues to focus on specialized areas, adhere to IDM / ODM business model and the strategy of small companies operation, so that to be the standard maker and concealed champion in the professional field.

since beginning of 2010 part of Fetim BV.

Build this business in two years to be a major player as a Benelux bathroom supplier to retail companies

Build Aquamate from zero to a supplier to new international markets with a turnover adding up to over 20 mio US$ within two years

Part of Masco Corporation, USA

Responsible for bathrooms, kitchens, and heating for the continental retail stores (Holland, Belgium and France).Part of Wickes Building Supplies (WBS), London, UK.

Intermediar position between the buying (product management) department and sales and IT departments

Mba, Master Of Business Administration

Activities and Societies: Dispuut den Hooghe Heerlyckheit

Bba, Bedrijfskunde

Hts, Bsc

Activities and Societies: Studentenvereniging Augustijn

Havo, Hoger Algemeen Voortgezet Onderwijs (Havo)

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