Frank Smit

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Global Director Human Nutrition @ Manuchar | Food Ingredients Distribution @ Manuchar
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Baarn, Utrecht, Netherlands, Netherlands
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About Frank Smit

Global Director for the Human Nutrition Division at Manuchar, a leading distributor of fine chemicals, additives and food ingredients in emerging markets. Main assignment is to accelerate the growth of Manuchar's global distribution of ingredients and additives for the food and beverage industry, by first defining and now executing an ambitious 5-year roadmap for our Global Human Nutrition activities.More than a manager, I see myself as an allround commercial guy, business ambassador, coach, business developer, relationship manager and liaison officer; promoting all activities and products, connecting the dots and using my experience to strengthen teams and create growth.

Frank Smit's Current Company Details
Manuchar

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Global Director Human Nutrition @ Manuchar | Food Ingredients Distribution
Frank Smit Work Experience Details
  • Manuchar
    Global Director - Human Nutrition
    Manuchar Oct 2022 - Present
    Antwerp, Be
    Global responsability Human Nutrition business. Main assignment is to accelerate growth of Manuchar's global distribution of food additives and ingredients. Distribution of food ingredients, food additives, fine chemicals for the Food & Beverage industry.Manuchar, headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium is a leading distributor of chemicals and food ingredients in emerging markets. Present in 40+ countries with local teams, logistics and warehousing. Specifically strong in Latin America, Africa and South-East Asia. Growing fast in the Middle East and Med region. But also growing with dedicated specialized people in mature markets like Europe.In 2022, Manuchar handled 4.8 million metric tons of goods, generating 2.8 billion USD in sales. Our local operations are in over 40 countries and 170 locations. Manuchar employs almost 3,000 professionals worldwide.At Manuchar "We keep your production running. Anytime. Anywhere.”
  • Barentz
    Regional Director Latin America
    Barentz May 2017 - Sep 2022
    Info.Desk@Barentz.Com, Nl
    Almost from scratch, supported in building Barentz' footprint covering the Latam region: mainly through acquisitions, often making first contact with the owner(s) after analysis of local markets, introducing new products, developing new markets, strengthening (commercial) teams. Analyze synergies, apply commercial and financial leverage to new ventures and kick-start further growth.Main role: to support and expand Barentz' presence and (joint) ventures in Latin America (Mexico, Central- and South America) and the Caribbean region by proactively identifying and developing new opportunities: new ventures, new business partners, suppliers & principals, customers, product-lines. Commercial ambassador, linking pin, making contact with potential 'targets' (M&A, Suppliers, Customers).
  • Barentz
    Regional Director Latin America & Southern Africa
    Barentz May 2019 - Aug 2022
    Info.Desk@Barentz.Com, Nl
    Besides Latin America, supported the integration of Barentz South Africa into our JV partner, SK Chemtrade (South Africa & Zimbabwe); people, customers, principals. And working with the colleagues on new projects and business opportunities, customers and product-lines.
  • Barentz
    Liaison Officer Usa
    Barentz May 2020 - Jun 2021
    Info.Desk@Barentz.Com, Nl
    Temporary also acted as Liaison Officer between Barentz and our new colleagues at Ingredients Inc USA (Chicago), acquired by Barentz in 2020. Now merged into the Barentz North America organization. Supporting by making internal and external connections, leveraging the possibilities Barentz can offer by helping to align the business.
  • Chemelco International B.V.
    International Commercial Director
    Chemelco International B.V. Jun 2015 - Jun 2016
    Cape Town, Za
    Lead international sales team. Direct sales of food ingredients to manufacturing clients in Latin America: Central America, the Caribbean- and South American region. Including Suriname, Guyana, Trinidad & Tobago, Dominican Republic, Haïti, Jamaica a.m.o. Personal focus was on the Colombian market.Lesson learned: strong allergy to narcasistic people.
  • Dotconnectgroup
    Director & Co-Owner
    Dotconnectgroup Nov 2008 - Jun 2015
    Naarden, Noord-Holland, Nl
    Co-founder and owner, further enhanced skills as a staffing specialist for interim (freelance) professionals in marketing, communications & sales, hr & recruitment. Database and matching technology with 7.000 freelance professionals. Direct sales and account management, business to business.
  • Projactive
    Managing Partner Projactive Interim Management
    Projactive Feb 2005 - Nov 2008
    Bilthoven, Utrecht, Nl
    Successfully started and built new business unit within Projactive for interim assignments in marketing, communications & sales management. Built personalized network with senior interim professionals and actively coached and supported interim managers during assignments.
  • Boer & Croon
    Deputy Director Boer & Croon Young Executives
    Boer & Croon Aug 2001 - Jan 2005
    Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nl
    Co-responsibility with Managing Director for one of Boer & Croon's business units which purpose is development of high potentials. Besides talent acquisition and recruitment, general and commercial management. Initiated structured market-approach and account management.
  • Chemunity.Com
    Vp Commercial Development Europe
    Chemunity.Com May 2000 - Aug 2001
    ChemUnity was one of the first portals for online procurement of full-truckload-commodity-chemicals. A very intelligent idea which inspired a group of early adapts from the international chemical community to join ChemUnity and (try to) conquer the conservative and powerful chemicals business. Frank managed and coached the local desk sales and 9 regional sales managers throughout Europe, traveled continuously. ChemUnity was funded by Gilde IT Ventures and 3i Europe.
  • Iir
    Sales Consultant (Freelance)
    Iir Feb 1999 - Apr 2000
    Amsterdam, North Holland, Nl
    For IIR Technology: Improved insight in most valuable / profitable corporate customers for inhouse training, and improved sales approach for key accounts. Negotiated several long term corporate contracts, securing growth of business and profitability. Strategic key account management. B2BFor IIR Conferences: negotiated sponsoring for several conferences.
  • Brenntag Group
    General Manager El Salvador
    Brenntag Group Sep 1996 - Nov 1998
    Essen , North Rhine-Westphalia , De
    P&L responsibility for local chemical distribution business (Centro Quimico de El Salvador), including operations, marketing & sales, key accounts, procurement & trading, finance, collections & credit management. • Improved net results, surpassed budgeted results and KPI’s (97&98), • Strengthened market position through strategic alliances with suppliers and key customers;• Rebuild, supported and coached sales team; • Made the start for implementing (ISO) quality system;• Reorganized and modernized warehouse. Decreased average inventory, improved collections;• Besides profitability, brought back pride and team spirit.During the period of my employment: the mother-company was called Holland Chemical International (HCI), taken over by Brenntag in 2000. The local company was called Centro Químico de El Salvador.
  • Brenntag Group
    District Manager Venezuela
    Brenntag Group Aug 1995 - Sep 1996
    Essen , North Rhine-Westphalia , De
    Management of regional sales- & distribution office/warehouse, 10 employees. At the time, 'Holanda Venezuela' had 7 district offices including warehouses throughout Venezuela. I was based in Barquisimeto (Lara State).• Responsible for key account management in the region;• Sales management, support and coaching the 3 sales representatives;• Successfully introduced very profitable new product lines;• Reporting to central purchasing, finance and general manager in Caracas;• Closed the Barquisimeto-office as part of a country-wide reorganization due to the worsening economic situation in Venezuela.During the period of my employment: the mother-company was called Holland Chemical International (HCI), taken over by Brenntag in 2000. The local company was called Químicos Holanda Venezuela.
  • Brenntag Group
    Management Trainee Costa Rica
    Brenntag Group Sep 1994 - Aug 1995
    Essen , North Rhine-Westphalia , De
    Expat-contract. Management trainee at 'Quimicos Holanda Costa Rica'. Gained knowledge and built experience about the company's procedures, products, clients and suppliers and chemical distribution in general.During the period of my employment: the mother-company was called Holland Chemical International (HCI), taken over by Brenntag in 2000. The local company was called Químicos Holanda Costa Rica.
  • M'Net Product Marketing Europe
    Co-Owner
    M'Net Product Marketing Europe Jun 1992 - Aug 1994
    First experience as an entrepreneur with experimental marketing methods for various consumer products: ranging from heat packs to (water saving) shower systems. Direct sales to major retailers and channel and distributor management.
  • Econocom
    Account Manager
    Econocom Jul 1989 - Feb 1991
    Puteaux, Fr
    New business sales & account management. Business to businessProducts: IBM Mid Range Systems (S/36, AS/400), leasing, brokerage and TPM (Third Party Maintenance) and financial services (leasing). My introduction to professional salesmanship in one of the most competitive markets at that time.

Frank Smit Skills

Interim Management Strategy Management Business Development Operations Management Marketing Executive Search Leadership Hr Consulting Business Strategy Recruitment Sales Management Account Management Coaching Commercieel Management International Sales Chemical Industry Food And Beverage Food Industry Ondernemerschap Strategie B2b Nederlands Internationale Handel Negotiation English Spanish Dutch Food Ingredients South America Central America Caribbean International Business Development Strategic Planning Business Planning Change Management Werving Team Leadership Team Building Organizational Development Latam B2b Marketing Strategy

Frank Smit Education Details

  • Eu Business School
    Eu Business School
    International Business
  • Rotterdam School Of Management, Erasmus University
    Rotterdam School Of Management, Erasmus University
    Strategic Account Management (Isam)
  • Eu Business School
    Eu Business School
    International Business
  • Het Nieuwe Lyceum (Bilthoven)
    Het Nieuwe Lyceum (Bilthoven)
  • Société Generale De Surveillance (Sgs)
    Société Generale De Surveillance (Sgs)
    Total Quality Management / Business Enhancement

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Frank Smit attended Eu Business School, Rotterdam School Of Management, Erasmus University, Eu Business School, Het Nieuwe Lyceum (Bilthoven), Société Generale De Surveillance (Sgs).

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Frank Smit has interest in Feed, International Business, Food Ingredients, International Business Development, Africa, Zuid Amerika, Key Account Management, Account Management, Kapitaalgoederen, Health.

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Frank Smit has skills like Interim Management, Strategy, Management, Business Development, Operations Management, Marketing, Executive Search, Leadership, Hr Consulting, Business Strategy, Recruitment, Sales Management.

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