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Rotterdam, South Holland, Nl

Leading the digital transformation of Caldic, one of the fastest growing Specialty Chemical Distributors in the world, into a data-driven, digital leader across four continents in 40 countries. Focus areas include AI, Digital Marketing, eCommerce, CRM, ERP integration (SAP/D365/JDE), MDM/Data, and SCM optimization.

Certified Master Coach, specialized in Coaching Leaders on Business and Life Transformational challenges. I am a Certified Master Coach by ITD World, trained and coached by the best coaches in the world, including Dr. Peter Chee, Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, John Mattone and Dr. Marcia Reynolds.My purpose is to grow people by creatively solving their life and career challenges, through coaching and mentoring, on life, career, team, strategy and cultural opportunities.

Zaventem, Belgium, Be

Led the global digital transformation for Etex, integrating enterprise systems, eCommerce platforms, and AI-driven marketing strategies across 40+ countries. Achieved over $5M in operational cost savings by unifying fragmented digital processes and streamlining teams. Enhanced profitability through advanced data strategies and improved customer experiences. Centralized digital operations, improving scalability and efficiency while cutting operational costs by >$3M.

Bangkok, Bangkok, Th

Led the digital and IT transformation across Southeast Asia, delivering $5M in annual savings through IT optimization. Launched Thailand’s first blockchain platform in partnership with Krungsri Bank and introduced ERP SAP S/4 Hana to improve operational efficiency for 5,000 users. Drove revenue growth by restructuring a $30M IT/digital business, launching AI-driven manufacturing solutions, and implementing Southeast Asia’s first Digital Connected Plant. Built a digital team that enabled innovation and sustained competitive advantage.

Eindhoven, Noord Brabant, Nl

Transformed Philips Lighting (now Signify) into a global eCommerce leader, driving $350M in annual B2C eCommerce sales. Scaled a global digital organization, launching platforms in 60+ countries and integrating digital marketing with ERP and CRM systems. Created omni-channel strategies that increased B2B eCommerce order quality by 20%, contributing to $1.5BN in annual sales. Developed digital-first strategies, transitioning from product sales to Light-as-a-Service models.

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nl

Led the digital transformation of Philips Healthcare, overseeing a $50M budget to implement smart healthcare solutions. Spearheaded data-driven healthcare models that improved diagnostics and product development by leveraging data from MRI and CT scanners. Unified digital, IT, and business teams to ensure seamless operational efficiency and better patient outcomes.

Auckland, Nz

Leading a world-first Digital Transformation from dusty, boring, non-personal bank branches to open, approachable, interactive 'Apple style' bank stores that suit customer needs and seamlessly compliment the online banking experience.Responsible for setting up and operating a new digital channel, that I call 'Physical Digital' - covering all bank experiences that consumers engage with physically in person in context of the real-world; including ATMs, touchscreens, digital signage, in-store iPads, kiosks and others.

Wellington, Nz

Creating and growing a Digital Agency as part of one of New Zealand's leading Brand & Design agencies.Teaming up with one of New Zealand's best Digital Creative Directors by setting up agile design and development teams that were able to quickly and effectively capture & translate customer insights into beautifully crafted designs and digital solutions that worked.Clients included small, medium and enterprise sized with similar ranging budgets and project sizes.

Leading and expanding a New Zealand based digital team that acted as outsourcing provider for large (US based) enterprises like EATON. Responsible for P&L, key accounts, strategy and technical leadership.

Jersey City, Nj, Us

One of the lead digital consultants responsible for the global online expansion and rollout of Organon (now MSD) and its brands. Responsible as part of a multi-disciplinar team for architecting and consulting the rollout of 150+ websites that were ahead of their time. What is considered standard today in the digital realm, was bespoke and invented from scratch at Organon.

Founder and CEO of Design IT - a thriving and successful Dutch Digital Agency

Certified Master Coach

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Business Information

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