Born in Ghent, BE (one of the most beautiful cities in the North) and raised in a small town amongst sugarbeets (somewhere in between Ghent & Antwerp). A product of 50% West-Flanders (my mom) and 50% East-Flanders (my dad). In everything I do 3 parameters should always be fulfilled: I want to have FUN, I want to EXCEED and I want to be DRIVEN. Studied Applied Economics at Ghent University and started my career in the automotive. Have been travelling for 20 years for several businesses (Textile yarns, Industrial Tyres, Area rugs) and I also had the chance to be an expat for 4 years in the US (Atlanta based) working as a VP Sales & Marketing for a floorcovering group. Returned back to Europe in 2010 to start my own business: "We help people in different organisations ((non)-profit, services, products) to stop selling and instead become what is bought." Lost a part of my heart in the south-west of France (close to the Pyrenees). Finished renovation in july 2023 of a Mas. My 3 Leitmotivs in life:# Only those who dare to walk can leave a footprint# Life is short, smile while you still have teeth# Gratitude is an attitude My values in life: trust - respect - honesty - integrity - loyalty. In business - deontology and ethics are by far my top principles. Some achievements: - Networking is a natural given for me and key in today's economy and life - Continue coaching & helping people grow - with a focus on "heart" sales environment - Manage global/local team & drive sales in a highly competitive environment - International mindset and experience in operating in an international environment - Quick interpretation to strategy change & action planning - Crisis management - Negotiating and closing deals on a high level - Self-starting in Senior / general management position- Set out a vision/strategic direction for +30 mio € organisation - Strong in interpreting market data & customer insights- Strong analytical interest in figures & data - Heart connector - H2H (Help to Help - Heart to Heart - Human to Human)Do you want to connect? Let's grab a coffee - by preference off-line - I'm done with the on-line coffees (tx to Corona).#secretsofnetworking #networking #publicspeaking #netwerken #netwerk
Listed skills include Management, Networking, Change Management, Coaching, and 33 others.