Provided management and strategy consulting services on a freelance basis:• Business Development: Developed a sales strategy for an electric drivetrain supplier in the marine market, securing approximately €500.000 in contracts.• Product Development: Created a product range, rollout strategy, and supplied design support for a new superyacht deck equipment brand, two products launched, achieving over €50,000 in sales

Successfully developed a go-to-market strategy for an electric yacht brand, achieving over €5 million in sales:• Led brand launch initiatives, including budgeting, websites, brochures, and (social) media. Managing a team of six people and a budget of €400.000.• Directed brand presence at five yacht shows in the 2023 season, coordinating teams of three to ten people• Spearheaded strategic business improvements, including the development and launch of 3 new yachts, pricing strategies, and expansion into new territories

My role bridged the gap with the business to deliver on the data strategy leveraging a wide group of colleagues.• Collaborate with C-level stakeholders and business leaders to implement and update the data strategy: align architectural, security, user and regulatory considerations into a scalable, value driven approach.• Roll out of an innovative, future-proof architecture using domain data stores and a data marketplace.• Collaboration and alignment with external suppliers like Microsoft, Databricks and others.

Member of the Management Team supporting global business units to achieve data goals. Key achievements:• Refined data strategy and developed a collaborative, value-based approach to define projects, enhance data maturity, improve data availability, and upskill teams (50+ people trained)• Provided leadership and coaching for six team members across varying seniority levels• Supported a supply chain control tower project to improve on-time, in-full deliveries, and launched 10+ efficiency and procurement improvement initiatives

Design and implementation of a global innovation strategy, including processes, governance, a training program, and a collaboration platform. Provided direct coaching on 10+ focus projects, including:• Machine Learning & AI: Leveraged advanced analytics to optimize marketing activities, launching three campaigns and saving ~€120,000 in costs• Robotic Process Automation: Developed process automation increasing sales efficiency by ~40%.• Additive Manufacturing: Service for specialty components, generating over €300,000 in revenue

Designed and implemented a global innovation strategy to foster innovation. Key initiatives included:• Developed innovation methodologies rooted in design thinking and lean startup, with priority-setting and training programs to cultivate a global innovation culture. First member of team over 12 people.• Led rollout efforts in China and the United Kingdom, training over 100 local ambassadorsDrove multiple high-impact projects leveraging emerging technologies to deliver strategic value. For example:• AI-Augmented Sales Process: Developed an AI-enhanced sales approach using diverse data sources (including satellite data) to develop high-quality sales leads; successfully deployed across four countries. Tripled succesful conversion per lead.

Provided strategic support to the management board, leading the development and execution of high-level, international projects:• Direct support to the COO and the Management Board on Investment Proposals, New Business Development, development of Group Business Strategy 2016 and strategic support for BU management• Led business development and coordination for the LNG division and industrial offerings across 11 countries, driving over €10 million in annual revenue• Developed a group renewable strategy, culminating in the creation of a global biofuels business and the acquisition of a major solar installation company

LuxperienceLab is a boutique that designs and realizes tailor made experience-driven applications on the edge between aesthetics and technology for exclusive yachts and real-estate.LuxperienceLab was founded as a designlabel of Van Bergehenegouwen.

Design and engineering of full carbon fiber boats/tenders ranging in size from 4,2m to 18m for the super yacht and the professional market.By using an autoclave to process carbon fiber significant weight reductions can be realized. The low weight translates to high performance, low fuel consumption and easier lifting of the tenders.Responsible for the design and engineering division, sales and customer contact & support.

Master of Science ThesisThe Design of an Extreme Pilot Boat.By using an existing 12.3m hull as a starting point a novel pilot boat concept was created that combined the high performance/low fuel consumption concept of extreme ribs with safe and healthy working conditions for the crew. This entailed the research, design, calculation and visualization of a 12.3m pilot boat incl shock mitigated cabin for the occupants.http://www.extremeribs.eu/models.asp?prodid=40&pgrpkey=prof

Advisor for Production, logistics and race operations during design and preparation for the World Solar Challenge 2009Support crew for 2009 race and media operations(October)

Design, production and competition with a solar powered electric car in the World Solar Challenge 2007.Result: 1st place in the challenge class (World Champion)Personal contribution: Production (planning and production of a carbon fiber solar carLogistics (sponsoring,transport, customs, travel/accomodation, race preparation)Scout manager/driver (Technical support, Pitcrew, Convoy leader, Race support)www.nuonsolarteam.com