As a people manager and bridge builder with a high energy level and infectious drive, I manage to communicate successfully, both within and outside the company. My knowledge of languages is a great asset, whereby I switch easily within Dutch, French, German and English. I like to fulfil my role with passion as a lighthouse in the safe harbor for the people around me. Enthusiastically, I guide both the company and employees in their growth to the next level.TARGETED SECTORSAs an environmentally conscious citizen, I prefer companies where sustainability and corporate social responsibility are core values, just like all sustainable energy-related companies.My experience lies mainly in construction, HVAC and distribution, but I would certainly experience a switch to a new sector as exciting and challenging. Technology always fascinates me.PROFESSIONAL SKILLSAs a general manager with a solid basis as a commercial manager, I now look back on more than 20 years of experience with numerous complex sales, operational and budgetary challenges. As a change manager, I am strong in putting together completely or partly new teams, finding a renewed drive or taking the company in a new commercial direction at the right time. As the person with final responsibility (P&L), I always keep an eye on the overall story and know how to deal with both the current and future situation. I have also gained more than 25 years of experience in international cooperation. I feel comfortable within different cultures, with an emphasis on efficiency and job satisfaction. Marketing and especially sales (B2B) in the context of long-term relationships have been a common thread throughout my career: both product and project sales have been addressed, always linked to customer support and a supporting technical pre- and after-sales service.