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Amsterdam, Nh, Nl

Amsterdam, Nh, Nl

Baarn, Utrecht, Nederland

I help founders, investors and leadership teams steer their businesses towards future success by creating lasting value and fast forwarding ventures through interim assignments. ✓ Experienced in scaling businesses, strategic branding and operational excellence✓ Implement strategic initiatives and coordinate departments for seamless execution✓ Optimize operational processes and enhance service delivery for clients

Amsterdam

ILGM is the premier online consumer brand for cannabis seeds in the US, providing top-quality products, content and guidance to American customers.✓ Heading rebranding initiatives to create a new brand identity✓ Delivering a new e-commerce platform and tech stack to make ILGM.com ready for growth ✓ Implementing strategic initiatives to drive growth and market penetration✓ Coordinating departments for smooth execution of company strategies

Soest, Utrecht, Nederland

ONA is an event company, specialized in creating unforgettable experiences with expertise in technical production, event management and comprehensive support for both corporate and public occasions.✓ Led strategic repositioning efforts for ONA Group within the event industry✓ Drove corporate evolution, business development and enhanced brand identity✓ Empowered team development and ensured smooth coordination across departments

Breda, Noord-Brabant, Nederland

Young Perfect is a partner in omnichannel shopper marketing, bringing brands to life from concept to execution, both online and offline.✓ Advised and supported the Management Team of Young Perfect in digital strategic repositioning efforts, ensuring future relevance

Rotterdam

Fittergy Group, founded in 2000 and partially PE-owned by IVY Capital, develops scientifically based food supplements and lifestyle programs. ✓ As Managing Director with full P&L responsibility I led the digital transformation and realignment of business units✓ Propelled Fittergy Group towards sustainable strategic growth✓ Successfully implemented a turnaround strategy, positioning the company for expansion

Amsterdam

Blackhawk Network's global payment and incentives network drives customer engagement, employee loyalty, and revenue for businesses worldwide. ✓ As part of the European Management Team, I led the development and execution of D2C and B2B strategies for Blackhawk's regional brand, GiftCardStore, across the Netherlands and the UK✓ Managed and established partnerships with key digital partners like Amazon, Apple, and Sony

Recharge.com (previously Creative Group) connects businesses and consumers together through platforms designed to make it easy to buy and use prepaid payment products and services.My career at Recharge.com began in 2009 as Marketing Manager and I became Managing Director (statutory director, full P&L responsibility) in 2016.✓ Led strategic growth and business development, growing revenue from EUR 1M to over EUR 100M✓ Increased EBITDA by multiple millions within two years✓… Show more Recharge.com (previously Creative Group) connects businesses and consumers together through platforms designed to make it easy to buy and use prepaid payment products and services.My career at Recharge.com began in 2009 as Marketing Manager and I became Managing Director (statutory director, full P&L responsibility) in 2016.✓ Led strategic growth and business development, growing revenue from EUR 1M to over EUR 100M✓ Increased EBITDA by multiple millions within two years✓ Established global partnerships with brands like Apple, Google, SONY, Netflix and Microsoft✓ Rebranded the company and business units with a new corporate identity✓ Played a key role in M&A transactions, including management presentations, due diligence, and operational carve-outs✓ Led talent recruitment across all departments to accelerate growth Show less