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Aalsmeer, Nh, Nl

Aalsmeer, Noord-Holland, Nl

Circular Plastics develops innovations and durable solutions for logistic chains where both ecology and economy are in perfect balance. Savings are realized in perfect harmony with a sustainable positive impact on the Co2 footprint. We develop closed loop systems from Cradle to Cradle where scarce resources are being upcycled in a way that futures generations can benefit from them again and again. Recycling is in our DNA and project management of our experts has resulted in over 500mio returnable products for Supermarkets and customers like Heineken, Ahold and Coca Cola and a yearly recycling flow of 100mio kgs of reusable plastic materials. Present visionary projects include a support to clean up the plastic Ocean soup by a hybrid solution of onshore and offshore recycling. Such with State of the Art modern technology in compounding, 3-D printing and Pyrolysis. We develop creative Campaigns in eco-management as a durable contribution of Global players in the supermarket and hypermarket segment turning their promises made in the Corporate Social Responsibility Chapter into reality.

As digitisation changes power relations within the supply chain from brand/supplier → consumer, the changeing roles of the brands/suppliers and service retail / franchise organisations affect the supply flow. Such by a growing parallel online and offline competition to the traditional Retail stores. This brings the role of Brick and Mortar Retailer under increasing financial pressure, although consumers in their online journey to a purchase are still visiting the physical store in 80% of its actual purchases. On the other hand online sales are growing up to 25% per year especially in the Fashion segment. With a versatile team of the most experienced and talented business model, digital, retail, omni retail, marketing, financial and data experts, we are passionate on the International scale connections in the supply chain to restructure same promising: lower stocks end of season, higher Full price sales, lower discount rates and thus upto 15% higher margins realized. We use a unique supply chain approach involving all the players in the retail chain to add value to the consumer. Our approach is totally results-oriented, where we are the customers (mostly retail service / franchise organisations), we can consult on strategic positioning, ICT selection and execution, traffic boosting, conversion optimisation, UX, digital marketing till channel management.Our partners are world leaders in the fields of computerized product photography, cash register systems, RFID tracking for 100% real time stock control on POS. Our central databank enables us to analyze and predict the customer behavior and optimize the match for both Brands and Retailers between the buying and selling processes. After the Proof of Concept in our home market we are now anticipating the international roll out in Europe.

E-commerce activities focused on Premium Global Brands in Fashion with 3 divisions Vintykids, Vintywomen and Vintymen. The company experiences double digit growth per month and is planning an international expansion in 7 countries in West,- and Central Europe.The Management team represents a vast experience in E-commerce, Fashion and Logistics and of course IT where a software package developed in-house, is directly interlinked to sophisticated hi-tech patented photo-equipment developed by the co-founding partners with the Technical University in Delft for flat product photography and vertical photography on a so-called Magic Mannequin.

Amsterdam, North Holland, Nl

From the Global Head office in Amsterdam, I managed the operations including IP, Global Licensing, Finance, Marketing & PR, HR and suported the development of a Business Plan for introduction of 3 brands related to the iconic designer Karl Lagerfeld.I was responsible for the recruitment of an International team of experts in different field of the Fashion spectrum including purchasing, controlling, merchandising and design, marketing & sales.I studied the futures potential and distribution network in Latin America as a basis for a Business Plan including the roll out of the Karl Lagerfeld operations in the Americas.

Projects:Tommy Hilfiger Fashion : Market Research Latin America and Innovative new Sales ChannelsKarl Lagerfeld Fashion : Foundation Karl Lagerfeld BV and Market Research Latin America Plastic Packaging:Advisor in a succesfull Merger proces between 2 major international players Waste Management and Recycling: Market research and set up of a pilot plant for mixed plastics

Hoofddorp, North Holland, Nl

Over the years various Commercial and General Management positions focused on the Production and Marketing & Sales of plastic returnable packagingRegion North West=Benelux and UKSales offices in Abingdon/UK and Hardenberg/NLProduction injection moulding HardenbergResponsibility as coordinator IBC (Intermediate Bulk Containers)www.schoellerallibert.com

=Marketing & Sales/Product Development=Flexible packaging:laminates and flexoprinting/gravure printing=Member of Management team=Local; agents in UK/D/F/DK

Hoofddorp, Nl

Krauthammer is specialised in the training of leadership, communication and motivation.Both in-house and open training sessions are realised for companies like Mercedes Benz, Oce, Henkel and Unilever.

Various positions in Latin America after a training of one year in the head-office of Ceteco in Amsterdam;=Director Materials handling for production of White goods and Audio and video equipment in El Salvador (Philips/Sharp)=Director Materials handling: design and production of white goodsin Maracaibo Venezuela (GE/Kelvinator/Philco)=Marketing Director head-office Caracas Venezuela for wide portfolio of audio and video equipment (Sony/Sharp) and white goods.=Director of Moulinex:small household appliances

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Administration

International Business Degree, Economics, Finance And Marketing

Governance Essentials