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Netherlands

It is time for new beginnings and I am open to discussing new opportunities. After being a primary caregiver to both of my parents-my mother who passed away on 31st July 2024 and my father is now receiving full-time care which is beyond my capacity it is time for me to pursue my next step in my professional career.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Americold Logistics LLC (REIT/NYSE), Publicly listed, US/APAC/Europe Managing Director Europe Americold Logistics is a global provider of temperature-controlled infrastructure (as the 2nd world’s largest publicly traded REIT). We partner with farmers and food producers to ensure their perishable and frozen product reaches food suppliers, restaurants, and your local grocery store without spoilage. Our customers, including some of the most respected brands in the food industry, rely on our expertise and commitment to safety to deliver on their commitments. HQ Europe, Schiphol WTC The Role: As Managing Director of Europe, I provide leadership and direction for Americold’s operations across the region by building, leading, and motivating the teams to deliver on performance, growth, and profit. The primary focus is reshaping and resizing the European organization whilst delivering operational excellence in a safe environment and exceptional service to our customers across Produce, Retail, QSR, and Packaged goods. Further, driving continuous improvement and the right behaviors across the company. As a member of the European Board and the International Leadership team, I am responsible for a 300 million USD P&L of the European business with its 1800 associates and 30 locations with facilities in the UK, Ire, NOI, The Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Portugal and Spain.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

HAVI a global, privately owned company focused on innovating, optimizing and managing the supply chains of leading brands. Founded in 1974, HAVI employs more than 10,000 people and serves customers in more than 100 countries.Supply chains are highly complex and interconnected structures essential to the success of any company. Foodservice companies in particular need optimal supply chain performance to ensure they have the right amount of food products and other supplies to support a new product launch, deliver on a promotion or simply provide a great customer experience. HAVI’s expertise and experience in analytics, packaging, sourcing, supply chain management and logistics enables us to make connections across the supply chain that no other company can – and help customers address challenges big and small. HAVI’s supply chain services are complemented by the customer engagement services offered by our affiliated company The Marketing Store.Lead the Mid-West (BeNe, Austria, Switzerland, Croatia and Slovenia from 05-03-2018 till 31-12-2018 ) European cluster and from 01-01-2019 onwards heading the North West (BeNe, Norway, Finland, Denmark and Sweden) European region with an annual revenue generation of €1500 million EUR, Lead 1500 FTE and 11 Distribution centres throughout the region. In my role I Direct functions of local Managing Directors and multiple departments, such as Sales, Operations, Supply Chain and Customer Support. Indirect lead functions of HR, IT and Finance. Main focus:Strategize a 5-year ambition, lead and roll out strategy into action plans. Monitor organisational budgets, lead P&L function and focus on building strong teams via competence management tool “ Strength’s Finder” by Gallup. Optimise production processes and conceptualising organisational capabilities. Strive for inclusive and innovative company culture.Main accounts: McDonalds, KFC, Subway, Espresso House, Vapiano, Nordsee, and many others.

New York, Us

A Private Equity owned US based Wholesaler who provides coordinated collections of on-trend and timeless upholstery and multi-purpose fabrics for the interior industry.As Managing Director of the International Division I lead an directed all general management activities, led P&L, budgeting and forecasting functions across the business unit, outlined growth strategies in alignment with business objectives, and oversaw key account management. Lead 80+ FTE and 10+mln annual revenue. Coordinate all sales teams activities.Achievements The Robert Allen Group (RAG):Sales:Achieved and excelled annual Sales targets via a new created distribution network and introducing and implementing a multi channel strategy. >30% Asia and Middle Eastern territory sales growth by introducing and implementing multi-channel sales strategy and Implemented a new distribution network. >40% overall sales growth throughout the international division - EMEA and APAC. 120% increase overall Sales team. implemented a robust incentive plan for the Sales team. Set up a RAG owned showroom in London. >20 showroom locations set-up via dealer network throughout EMEA and APAC. Worked closely with designers, architects, end users (hotels etc.). Implemented a user-friendly Digital Asset Management platform which resulted in 100K GBP savings for The Robert Allen group.

New York, Us

Sales DirectorThe Robert Allen Duralee GroupGlobal Sales Director International Division based in London, UK.Responsible for P&L result. Manage Sales Teams direct and indirect throughout 25 countries.Direct report to MD. Communicate, influence and build effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Responsibilities include;Continual training and development of the sales team to ensure they have the appropriate toolkit to sell current and new product(s).Regular review of objectives to ensure that the team are on target to achieve company growth. Ensure adequate infrastructures and systems are in place to support the success of the sales team. Support the growth of the team through targeted hiring, recruitment and selection in collaboration with HR.• Identify and analyse key strategic partnerships as appropriate and manage their relationship with the company.• Generate, revise and renew partnership agreements.• Ensure analytical rigor, continue to develop and expand analytical methodologies like SPLT, forecasts.• Set up Multi channel strategy with focus on solution sales Management of the sales team and additions thereto.

Brintons Carpets Ltd. A leading global woven carpet manufacturer Brintons has expert designers, sales teams, project managers and agents in all major markets around the world. Direct report to the Group CEO, full P&L responsible. Lead and manage European Teams of 100+ FTE. Annual Sales 80 million GBP.Member of the Global Executive Team. Act as Global Director segment Marine. Overall management for the departments Sales, Marketing, Design and Customer Service as well as all business across Europe for a premium brand. Full accountability for the P&L of the two Divisions: Europe overall and the Global Marine segment.Develop tactical sales strategies, targets and plans to ensure short-term revenue/profit targets are achieved and any shortfalls in performance against targets are retrieved.Develop and implement a new business development strategy. Build business strategy to further leverage existing key client relationships and the relationships with our agents in order to increase market share, revenue and profitability.Support the development and implementation of a pricing strategy that is both competitive and representative of a premium brand that offers market-leading design, product and project management support and delivers improved profitability for the Group.Provide vision, direction, leadership and coaching support in order to motivate the management team and the wider sales, design, project/customer service teams in order to deliver the sales & marketing strategy for the European region.Identify and implement process improvement opportunities to deliver an excellent customer experience. Setting up & Implementing PACE (Profit And Cash Execution) initiative.Introduced profit lead approach instead of a manufacturing lead approach.

Kidderminster, Worcestershire, Gb

In addition to current roles; Global responsible sector Marine. Based out of London and Kenneshaw, Atlanta USA.

Kidderminster, Worcestershire, Gb

Change management Global organizational re structuringInvestmentChange ManagementDirect involvement Global GROUP EBITDADirect involvement Global Trading ProfitPACE Europe-UK (Profit And Cash Execution)

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Awarded with a Distinction PLUS within Europe due to Sustainable Sales. Member of the DGBC Dutch Green Building Council. Participating in Sustainable Real Estate Development projects. Sustainable Building. Participating in sustainability developments at InterfaceFLOR, attending numerous sustainability network organizations like Social Venture Network, Leaders for Nature and the Dutch Green Building Council. Giving lectures and presentations on the InterfaceFLOR-story for company audiences using this information for sustainable commercial revenue. Attending sustainability networking groups based on "connective thinking" and setting up new initiatives.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Diverse roles within Interface Key account management, global accounts .

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Member Team of Excellence Europe Product Intercell.European sustainability ambassadorKey account manager

The Hague, South Holland, Nl

Member of the DGBC. Participating in Sustainable Real Estate Development projects. Participating in sustainability developments and attending numerous sustainability network organisations.

Overall management European division.

Overall management Benelux and German sales team.

Responsible for all Sales and Logistics activitiesOverall Management 24 FTE.

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University, Textile Technology

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