Michel Van Velde

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CEO / sr. Brand and AI Director at Craftmore - creative digital agency @ Craftmore nl
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Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands, Netherlands
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About Michel Van Velde

Over 25 years comprehensive leadership and consultancy experience with multi-site multi-cultural global organizations including FMCG, B2B, Outdoor, Food, Pharmaceuticals and Consumer Healthcare. • Proven experience and delivery track record in brand and digital strategy, innovation (AI) and creativity.• Delivering digital solutions that reach 5+ million unique visitors monthly, global brand and activation campaigns, multisite patient platforms serving over a million patients in Europe, UK, US, Asia & Australia using both traditional and cloud CMS-es including launches across many geographical markets.• Creator of the actionable brand success method, actionable sales success method and actionable advertising success method. • An understanding, innovative and enthusiastic individual who has an excellent sense of teamwork to get results by instilling strategic vision, commitment, trust, transparency and loyalty to team members. • An award winning and accomplished, resourceful, well connected, hands on leader within the creative and digital domain. Specialties: brand strategy, brand experiences, AI, business development, board memberFun facts: Drove an oldtimer camper van from Amsterdam to Beijing China, met a US president, the Dalai Lama, introduced bluetooth marketing and QR codes in the Netherlands, built an agency, won over 50 awards and sold it successfully, author of UXequity, the actionable brand success method and the travel book Destination Beijing (Bestemming Beijing). Got curious? Feel free to contact me anytime.Michel van Velde

Michel Van Velde's Current Company Details
Craftmore nl

Craftmore Nl

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CEO / sr. Brand and AI Director at Craftmore - creative digital agency
Michel Van Velde Work Experience Details
  • Craftmore Nl
    Chief Executive Officer
    Craftmore Nl Oct 2023 - Present
    Utrecht, Utrecht, Nl
    CEO and sr. Brand & AI director at Craftmore (http://www.craftmore.nl). This creative digital agency is a statement against uniformity and an ode to craftsmanship. Craftmore focusses on crafting digital brand experiences that convert. Craftmore offers a wide range of services: Identity Design, Visual Design, Art Direction, 3D & Motion Design, Web Design, Interaction Design, Front and Backend development using the latest technology. We have over 18 years of experience working for local and global brands.
  • Self-Employed
    Independent Creative Director And Brand Strategist
    Self-Employed Jan 2023 - Oct 2023
    Award winning independent creative director and brand strategist with a strong focus on creating and translating the brand strategy into experiential branding and activation concepts. Clients I’ve worked for: ING, Makelaarsland, SHV, Damen Shipyards, Nike, SOS Kinderdorpen, Bongrain, Paturain, Go-Tan, Iglo, Kieskeurig, Eurail, SURFnet, DHL parcel en DHL express and many more.
  • Io
    Managing Director - Campus Utrecht
    Io Jun 2020 - Dec 2022
    Herentals, Be
    As the Managing Director of iO Campus Utrecht, I was responsible for leading a team of 120+ and growing number of talented individuals and overseeing the integration of three agencies. iO digital is a dynamic and innovative organization that delivers an end-to-end proposition for their clients in the Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden and Denmark. Key Responsibilities:- Leadership: lead and inspire a team of 120 colleagues, fostering a positive work environment and promoting collaboration and innovation.- Integration Management: Strategically plan and execute the integration of three agencies, ensuring a smooth transition and alignment of resources, processes, and goals.- Business Development: Identify and pursue new business opportunities, forge strategic partnerships, and strengthen relationships with clients and stakeholders.- Operational Efficiency: Streamline operations and implement processes to optimize productivity and enhance overall organizational performance.- Talent Management: Recruit, onboard, and develop top talent, providing mentorship and growth opportunities to foster a high-performing team.- Financial Management: Oversee the budgeting and financial aspects of the organization, ensuring financial responsibility and driving profitability.
  • Io
    Owner, Founder And Ceo One Shoe
    Io Mar 2006 - Jun 2020
    Herentals, Be
    Owner, Founder & CEO of One Shoe, an award-winning creative & digital agency with a drive for creating impact on the everyday lives of your audience. I sold One Shoe in 2020 to become part of iO. We combined brand strategy with digital strategy, UX, design and development. With more than 50 specialists, we created campaigns and digital solutions that engaged people, inspired action and grew organizations. Clients were ING, Nike, DHL, Sanofi-Genzyme, Mylan, G4S, Nuffic, VNO-NCW, Kanker.nl, NHG Thuisarts.nl, Studiekeuze123, iglo, makelaarsland and many others. Specialities: Brand Strategy, Digital Strategy, Open Source (Drupal & Laravel) webdevelopment, advertising & communication, mobile marketing & E-health
  • Drupal Association
    Board Member
    Drupal Association Jan 2018 - Dec 2021
    Virtual Offices, Oo
    The Drupal Association is a non-profit organization. It supports the Drupal project and community with funding, infrastructure, and events. Funded by individual and organization members, and by generous sponsors, the Association's mission is to unite a global open source community to build and promote Drupal. Responsibility within the board: strategy, community, governance and marketing.
  • Dutch Laravel Foundation
    Board Member
    Dutch Laravel Foundation Jun 2019 - Jul 2021
    Zoetermeer, South Holland, Nl
    The Dutch Laravel Foundation (Stichting Laravel) was officially launched on 12 June 2019. The foundation, approved by the founder of the Laravel PHP Framework, Taylor Otwell, will promote the use of the open source framework Laravel in the Netherlands among clients and will promote knowledge sharing between Laravel developers. Responsibility within the board: strategy, community and governance
  • Economic Board Utrecht (Ebu)
    Board Member Economic Board Utrecht
    Economic Board Utrecht (Ebu) Oct 2012 - Dec 2020
    Metropoolregio Utrecht, Nl
    On oktober 31st of 2012 the Economic Board Utrecht was officialy founded. The Economic Board Utrecht is the lead agency for realizing and executing strategies to enhance Utrecht's position as an (inter)national business centre. We dream, We think, We dare and We do deliver solutions that create value for the local economy. Our mission is to enhance the role of Utrecht, create a sustainable economic growth with vibrant business and good job opportunities.
  • Uzelf - Utrecht Innovation Ecosystem In Self-Management & Ehealth
    Board Member
    Uzelf - Utrecht Innovation Ecosystem In Self-Management & Ehealth Jan 2016 - Dec 2017
    The Uzelf program aims at: Positioning Utrecht as a model region for self-management & eHealth through the development and consolidation of a highly competitive regional open-innovation ecosystem where companies, researchers, policy makers, health professionals, governments and citizens / patients collaborate in user-centered development, implementation and scaling-up of sustainable and groundbreaking products and services in the field of self-management, supported by ICT (eHealth) and solutions from the creative industries. This synergy, knowledge advance and the innovative Utrecht environment will lead to value creation in:Human Value - Health benefits and autonomy for Utrecht citizens Human Capital - Skills. competences and mindsets related to self-management support across actors in the whole ecosystemEconomic Value - Valorization and leverage of self-management products, stimulating regional economy and creation of new jobs in several sectors across the ecosystem (incl. start-ups)
  • Creative Connection
    Board Member Creative Connection
    Creative Connection Jan 2014 - Dec 2017
    Board member of Creative Connection: a group of leading agencies in the field of product design, design, advertising, interactive and strategy. The goal of Creative Connection is a substantial contribution to the economic strength of Central Netherlands.
  • Sdbn - Stichting Drupal Bedrijven Nederland
    Secretary Sdbn - Stichting Drupal Bedrijven Nederland
    Sdbn - Stichting Drupal Bedrijven Nederland May 2013 - Jun 2015
    Drupal Business Foundation Netherlands / Stichting Drupal Bedrijven Nederland actively promotes Drupal in the Netherlands and helps agencies promoting Drupal professionally.
  • Drupal Overheid
    Kernteam Drupal Overheid (Drupal4Gov)
    Drupal Overheid Apr 2013 - Dec 2014
    Drupaloverheid is een initiatief om kennis en code te delen rondom het Drupal CMS binnen de Nederlandse overheid. Overheden en Drupal leveranciers werken in dit netwerk samen.Drupal4gov is an initiative to share knowledge and code of the popular open source content management framework Drupal between the Dutch Government and Drupal agencies.
  • Utrechtinc
    Member Advisory Board
    Utrechtinc Oct 2012 - Dec 2014
    Utrecht, Nl
    The Advisory Board of UtrechtInc consists of experienced entrepreneurs, investors, bankers and innovation experts. The Committee reviews applications for admission, extension or loans. The Advisory Board of UtrechtInc offers entrepreneurs an independent assessment by different experts. The board also provides useful tips and opens doors that would otherwise remain closed.
  • Appril
    City Manager Appril
    Appril Oct 2013 - Oct 2014
    Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nl
    Appril is the festival about apps and mobile internet throughout the month of April. With some 100 events, workshops, lectures and meetings in six cities appril is the biggest event on apps in the Netherlands and abroad. I will be responsible for Appril Utrecht 2014.
  • Drupaljam
    Co-Lead Organizer
    Drupaljam Jan 2011 - Feb 2011
    Co-lead organizer of the next Drupaljam in The Netherlands. An event for developers and users of the powerful open source content management system Drupal. For more information (in Dutch) check www.drupaljam.nl
  • Drupaljam 6 - Amsterdam
    Co-Lead Organiser
    Drupaljam 6 - Amsterdam Jan 2010 - Mar 2010
    Co lead organiser DrupalJam event in Amsterdam, a unique and succesful event to promote and stimulate the use of the open source content management system Drupal. An event with many sponsors and nearly 300 attendees. More information on http://drupaljam.nl/
  • Drupaljam 5 - Utrecht
    Co-Lead Organiser
    Drupaljam 5 - Utrecht Apr 2009 - Jun 2009
    Co lead organiser DrupalJam event in Utrecht, a unique and succesful event to promote and stimulate the use of the open source content management system Drupal. An event with many sponsors and nearly 180 attendees. More information on http://drupaljam.nl/
  • Drupaljam 4 - Enschede
    Co-Lead Organizer
    Drupaljam 4 - Enschede Jan 2009 - Mar 2009
    Co lead organiser DrupalJam event in Enschede, a unique and succesful event to promote and stimulate the use of the open source content management system Drupal. An event with many sponsors and nearly 75 attendees. More information on http://drupaljam.nl/
  • Palazzina Tv Productions
    Head Of Marketing & Commerce
    Palazzina Tv Productions Jun 2004 - Nov 2005
    Amsterdam, Nl
    Strategic Media Consulting, including business plan & media strategy development. Advising medium and large size businesses on non-spot advertisement, media strategies and business development through media. Generate new business deals for Palazzina, a company that focuses on multimedia and tv projects, including internet and narrowcasting. Brand development of Palazzina: web site and public relations. Development of a brand strategy
  • Stichting Drivetheplanet
    Founder
    Stichting Drivetheplanet 2003 - 2004
    Drivetheplanet is a foundation setup for the expedition Michel van Velde and Elles van Velde-Albering undertook in 2003. They were the first westerners to drive from Amsterdam the Netherland to China Beijing in oldtimer to promote the work of SOS-Childrens Villages. During the expedition the couple filmed for Dutch television and realized over a million euro in media value.
  • Vizzavi / Vodafone
    Projectmanager Marketing
    Vizzavi / Vodafone 2000 - 2003
    Gb
  • Vodafone Australia
    Management Consultant
    Vodafone Australia Jun 1999 - Mar 2000
    London, Gb
    Responsible for analyzing churn and customer loyalty management.

Michel Van Velde Skills

Cms Web Development Drupal Marketing Strategy Online Advertising Wordpress Management Advertising Mobile Marketing E Commerce Strategy Online Marketing Marketing Content Management Mobile Devices User Experience Web Design Entrepreneurship Social Media Marketing Content Management Systems Web Applications Mobile Applications Magento Sales Management Brand Development B2b Website Development Communications Strategy Seo Web Project Management Strategic Communications Business To Business Mobile Ecommerce Application Development B2b Ecommerce Digital Branding Commercials Software Development Digital Transformation Digital Strategy Brand Management Outdoor Advertising Radio Advertising Print Advertising Targeted Advertising Display Advertising

Michel Van Velde Education Details

  • Hu University Of Applied Sciences Utrecht (Hogeschool Utrecht)
    Hu University Of Applied Sciences Utrecht (Hogeschool Utrecht)
    International Business Management

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Michel Van Velde attended Hu University Of Applied Sciences Utrecht (Hogeschool Utrecht).

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