In my next chapter, my aim is to share the multi-faceted gifts that my life and career have given through my purpose which is to connect and discover the unbeaten path with me. If you’re a like-minded person, I’d genuinely love to connect.The multiplicity of living and working in different countries, cultures, and contexts has given me the agility and experience to shape and enrich the unique and diverse leader I am today. Born in Alaska to Dutch expats, I have lived and worked in the US, South America, Europe, and Asia whilst become fluent in 4 languages - English, Dutch, French and Spanish. I started my career in marketing in the software Industry, a role which led me from the US to become Oracle’s Head of PR in EMEA.From here I went to work for two technology start-up companies in Santiago, Chile before moving to Tokyo, London and Istanbul with my family. In Istanbul, I first entered into entrepreneurship by starting a small photography business and photography club. When our family moved to Beijing I started another business importing hand-woven textiles from Turkey and Cambodia successfully selling them through online and offline channels throughout Beijing and Shanghai. Beijing gave me the opportunity to become an indoor cycling instructor and prioritize my fitness, health and wellbeing in a way I had not done before. I also assumed leadership roles in cause-driven women’s social networks such as Wild Women on the Wall and the Champagne and Caviar Club. My entrepreneurial and corporate management experience led to my role as Director of Business Growth and Expansion at Bearapy, a mental health consultancy focused on sustainable workplace mental health.After 10 rewarding years in Beijing, I made the bold decision to return to Europe and live in Amsterdam. A chance meeting at a networking event led me to join Markd Global, a purpose-driven marketing company that helps leaders and companies globally make a meaningful mark in the world. This is a full circle story where my global leadership experience, passion for wellness and expertise in marketing, communication, and entrepreneurship come together to make a difference to others.
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Director Of EmeaMarkd GlobalAmsterdam, Nh, Nl -
Markd Global Director EmeaMarkd Global Jan 2024 - PresentAmsterdam, North Holland, NetherlandsBranding and marketing services to support purpose-driven companies led by purpose-driven leaders in the EMEA Region.Markd Global’s proprietary tool - PX Purpose experience - is designed for both for Executives and SMEs. Markd Global works with global leaders to help them further define and align their professional brand to their corporate brand, increasing personal satisfaction, social impact and economic value. With PX, we advise SME clients how to scale their business through world-class purpose-driven strategy and fast and flexible digital-first execution. Purposeful companies grow 2x faster than companies without a clear purpose beyond making profit. We bring triple-bottom-line thinking (People, planet and profit) to SME client strategies to help them grow and scale their businesses. -
Managing Director & Spin InstructorSpin+ Aug 2018 - PresentBeijing, ChinaManage a community-based indoor cycling business within a boutique fitness center in Beijing. Teach 4-5 spinning classes per week at Kobox Fitness - boutique fitness studio and Western Academy of Beijing - international school.
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Business Development ConsultantBearapy Aug 2023 - PresentAmsterdam, North Holland, NetherlandsBased in Amsterdam as Bearapy’s Business Development Consultant, I am supporting Bearapy’s mission to make mental wellbeing at the forefront of companies’ agenda in EMEA for the organization and individual executives. Bearapy is an award-winning social impact company in China that has pioneered workplace mental health in Asia-Pacific, imprinting employee wellbeing in company culture against taboos and stigma through consulting/advisory and training for leaders. -
Director, Business Growth & ExpansionBearapy Feb 2021 - Jun 2023Amsterdam, North Holland, NetherlandsWith my multi-faceted entrepreneurial and corporate management experience, I have seen firsthand how easily people hit mental burnout – and did not know it. Wanting to change this, I worked as the Director of Business Growth and Expansion at BEARAPY. Bearapy’s mission is to make mental wellbeing the forefront of companies’ agenda for the organization and individual executives. I was responsible for further promoting the Bearapy presence in China by focusing on business development growth through foreign companies, chambers of commerce, embassies and non-profit organizations. Based in Beijing, I advocated awareness of emotional and mental health issues in organizations and advised senior leaders on strategies to improve the resilience of the organization as a whole – not just a one-off workshop but a comprehensive plan to promote change in mindsets and behaviours. Having grown up as an expatriate child and now continuing to move around as an adult, I am familiar with the journey of a trailing spouse and the challenge of having to re-invent yourself in new settings, and how to build resilience through these changes whilst maintaining an equilibrium between all the priorities in life.
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PresidentChampagne And Caviar Club Sep 2017 - Jun 2023Beijing, ChinaPresident of an international social dining club bringing together a diverse group of women to celebrate gourmet food and wine in the unique city of Beijing, China.
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Founder And Managing DirectorDdw Textiles Apr 2015 - Feb 2020Beijing, ChinaFounded a small retail company importing hand woven textiles from Turkey and Cambodia. Responsible for marketing and distribution throughout Beijing.
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Freelance PhotographerFreelance Nov 2010 - Aug 2013Istanbul, TurkeyWorked with a small team of photographers capturing the beauty of Istanbul. Managed to organize numerous photo exhibitions and sell our framed images.
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Product Manager, Business ServicesLaborum.Com Jan 2001 - Oct 2001Santiago Metropolitan, ChileManaged all on-line products that provide businesses with time and cost-savings benefits through real-time delivery- Facilitated and developed new product releases and improved business processes, working closely with strategic customers as well as internal technology, sales and customer service departments- Developed and implemented new sales training courses and sales processes to increase sales productivity- Created and implemented new sales training courses and sales processes to increase sales productivity- Transformed BackOffice into a proprietary CRM system in order to provide Sales and Customer Service departments with better sales and post-sales management tools -
Vice President Sales & MarketingJustice Telecom Oct 2000 - Dec 2000Santiago Metropolitan, ChileResponsible for Product Management, Marketing, Sales and Customer Care by leading a department of 47 employees- Migrated sales strategy to a consultative approach and formed new post-sales maintenance area- Successfully integrated an acquired multimedia company- Developed new distribution channels by forming a commission-based sales team- Increased retail revenue by 15% since assuming responsibility for the sales organization
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Vice President Of Marketing And Product ManagementJustice Telecom Jan 1999 - Sep 2000Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan, ChileDeveloped, launched and marketed Justice Telecom’s retail services for small and medium-sized enterprises- Led Justice Telecom to be the first carrier to launch a free dial-up, internet access service capturing 15,000 clients in less than three months- Successfully launched national direct-dial carrier services, dial-up internet access, DSL, data center and web design services- Developed and negotiated co-branding alliances with leading Internet content providers- Formed strategic alliances with Apple, Compaq and other hardware and software vendors to complement Justice Telecom’s data center’s dedicated internet solutions
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Public Relations Manager, Oracle Europe, Middle East And Africa (Emea)Oracle Jan 1996 - May 1997De Meern, Utrecht, NetherlandsIncreased Oracle’s media and brand awareness in the EMEA region by managing Oracle’s marketing and communications initiatives via news releases, press conferences, product announcements, investor relations, customer success stories, executive speaking and editorial opportunities.- Streamlined public relations processes between U.S. corporate headquarters and local countries resulting in a shorter “time-to-market” of all relevant press announcements from Oracle Corporation for the EMEA region- Led numerous product launches for the region leveraging international events and internal satellite communications technology- Advocated use of internet and web technology to support internal and external communication efforts -
Marketing Communications Manager, Oracle EmeaOracle Aug 1995 - Jan 1996De Meern, Utrecht, NetherlandsReporting to the Vice President of Sales for EMEA, responsible for all marketing communications activity for the Oracle Applications Division in EMEA including public relations, collateral production and dissemination, lead generation and tradeshows.Successfully managed the launch of the 10SC release of Oracle Applications for the UK, Nordic, Benelux, French and Iberian markets
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Marketing Manager, Oracle Worldwide Applications DivisionOracle Jan 1994 - Aug 1995Redwood City, California, United StatesResponsibilities included public relations, collateral production and dissemination, field sales communication, trade shows, user groups including project management in a highly matrixed organization. Proven diplomat and negotiator as Oracle corporate liaison to Oracle Applications User Group (OAUG) and publicly recognized by users, field sales and management for revitalizing the corporations’s relationship with often “unhappy” customers.- Introduced “prospect day” by leveraging user conference and newly positive user relations to close business and introduced Oracle marketing track in user conference now receiving top scores in conference ratings.- Created and successfully executed first Applications track and European Oracle User Group (EOUG) in Florence, Italy- Streamlined public relations processes between sales and corporate communications resulting in 200% increase in news releases and related customer success stories- Developed and established a network of strategic customers who spoke favorably to Oracle Applications
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Marketing Coordinator, Oracle Usa MarketingOracle May 1993 - Jan 1994Teamed with Senior Marketing Director to apply external communications tools to divisional president’s communication campaign. Highlights include quarterly interactive videoconferences, monthly sales newsletters, site-coordinator program and thorough field audits for the divisional president.
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Administrative Assistant, Oracle Worldwide Applications DivisionOracle Jan 1993 - Apr 1993Redwood City, California, United StatesServed as assistant to the Vice President of Applications, Worldwide Distribution and was responsible for tracking and reporting applications sales forecast data to senior management and handled “controlled release” approvals for Financial Applications.
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