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Geneva, Switzerland

Geneva, Switzerland

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

New York, United States

For their streaming services AMC Networks reached out for me to help them to launch in international territories. The program kick started the localization of all the content for all brands, for Europe and Latin America. The program included the redesign and integrations of operational and technical workflows between the different international departments and the technical services in the US.

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

- Carve out of one of AMC’s major suppliers due to bankruptcy of that supplier in Amsterdamoperations: e.g. restructure operations and logistics, restructure of the content supply chain with new vendors- Business restructuring: develop business cases and project budgets for mid term and long term solutions.- Oversee development and implementation of a new digital supply chain.

Rotterdam Area, Netherlands

RookGroup is a logistics and facility firm the harbour of Rotterdam. Rook Group has 16 separate business units with a yearly revenue of $20M. The Group has been made profitable in 2017 by restructuring the group. Continuous monitoring and advising to ensure profitability and revenue growth.

Rotterdam Area, Netherlands

RookGroup is a logistics and facility firm the harbour of Rotterdam. Rook Group has 16 separate business units with a yearly revenue of $20M. The share holders mandated me to restructure the business units, build a shared service center and improve efficiencies of the workforce of 210 fte in order to rebuild a profitable group.1. restructuring of all business units, including overseeing middle management2. build up of shared service center, including a digital center to transform the business3. restructure and digitise the finance and HR department4. negotiate new financial framework with the bank5. M&A activities to grow revenue and improve profitability

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

The Diversified Business Consulting Group offers an experienced team of professionals with deep industry knowledge. We work in partnership with our customers to define new approaches to existing and future challenges. Analyzing your existing business process and workflows, the BCG provides consultation, design, planning & management services across your business architecture.

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

AMC networks invested heavily in a major technology program aimed at building the first all IP digital broadcast platform. The goal was to rebuild the Amsterdam broadcast facility in order to become the leading broadcast hub in Europe. The goals were (1) transformation in technology: going all IP and digital, (2) a new more efficient operating model, and (3) building a platform for a new business portfolio, including on-demand and TVE. The team consists of engineers, consultant, project managers and PMO (35fte). On 22nd August 2016 we launch the platform and on-boarded the first batch of commercial TV-channels.

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

The new growth market of the broadcast industry is on-demand. The Video on Demand team is responsible for day to day operations and the commercial development of VoD services (including online services) across Europe. The team delivers end to end On Demand - solutions, including MyPrime (SVOD) and TVE.After restructuring, the business unit developed its full potential and added value for the DMC. The VOD- team (30fte) services 80.000 on-demand assets annually to 82 on-demand platforms and 350 million households across Europe, Middle East and Africa. Part of the restructuring of the business line also dealt with the Broadcast IT and the projects department (35 fte).Special Assignment: Security Officer (IT, Infrastructure and facilities)DMC is part of AMC Networks International. AMC Networks International, the global division of AMC Networks, delivers entertaining and acclaimed programming that reaches subscribers in more than 140 countries and territories, including Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East. AMC Networks International consists of global brands, Sundance Channel and AMC, as well as popular, locally recognized channels in various programming genres.

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

The new growth market of the broadcast industry is on-demand. The Video on Demand team is responsible for day to day operations and the commercial development of VoD services (including online services) across Europe. The team delivers end to end On Demand - solutions, including MyPrime (SVOD) and TVE.After restructuring, the business unit developed its full potential and added value for the DMC. The VOD- team (30fte) services 80.000 on-demand assets annually to 82 on-demand platforms and 350 million households across Europe, Middle East and Africa. Part of the restructuring of the business line also dealt with the Broadcast IT and the projects department (35 fte).Special Assignment: Security Officer (IT, Infrastructure and facilities)

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

Concepts of Realisation (CoR) is a boutique consultancy firm focussing on realising and executing digital business concepts. The philosophy was “a good idea is a realised idea”. CoR was involved in transforming the business of our clients by introducing new digital technologies and new types of business, e.g. mobile applications, CRM, e-commerce, e-loyalty and e-Service. Main clients were KPN, Centraal Beheer and Sanoma. In 2012 the main activities were carved out and profitably sold to Loyalty Lab.

Willemstad - Curacao

A independent branch office of Concepts of Realisation. Cor Antilles was a boutique consultancy firm focussing on realising and executing new business concepts. Main clients were ENNIA, Funmiles and UTS.

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

The Other Side of the moon is a small design agency focussed on digital. The Other Side of the moon is responsible for launching innovative digital concepts for our clients, e.g. mobile applications, e-commerce, e-loyalty and e-Service. Main clients were KPN, Loyalty Lab, Volvo and Essilor.

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

As a Client Services Director (CSD) I was responsible for the main client portfolio of Lost Boys. As CSD I had the commercial and operational responsibility for the revenue for major clients in the Dutch market. Initiated the international Client Services network. With our clients we were able to launch award winning innovative digital concepts.DigitasLBi is a global marketing and technology agency that transforms businesses for the digital age. DigitasLbi helps brands to embrace the creative and technological changes revolutionising all aspects of their business.

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

As Head of Project Management Department the main challenge was to improve the operational performance on all levels. Together with the team we managed a turn around in 4 months after restructuring. In that same year we were able to make a modest profit. Lost Boys had a successful IPO in 2005 at the Amsterdam Stock Exchange (LB).DigitasLBi is a global marketing and technology agency that transforms businesses for the digital age. DigitasLbi helps brands to embrace the creative and technological changes revolutionising all aspects of their business.

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

DigitasLBi is a global marketing and technology agency that transforms businesses for the digital age. DigitasLbi helps brands to embrace the creative and technological changes revolutionising all aspects of their business. Revenue in 2003 was approx. €150M. Main clients were Aurotrack, Greetz and Planet Internet.

Utrecht Area, Netherlands

EB management is a small consultancy firm for interim management, consultancy and training for Educational Institutes. Team consisted of 8 consultants and 5 interim managers. Revenue of €3M. Within EB Management I was responsible for the day to day operations of the Interim Management Department and was a consultant in several projects.

Den Haag

The Ministry of Education has assigned Platform Beta Techniek as an independent organisation to develop and initiatie innovations to enhance all aspect of technique in the layers of our society and educational system. The Ministry of Education & Culture is responsible for all education systems, programs and projects in the Netherlands.

Den Haag

The Ministry of Education undertook a extensive lawmaking program to improve student rights and the quality of the education system. I was assigned to coordinate and implement innovations, new policies and laws for the program ‘Quality and Education’ (‘Kwaliteit & Studeerbaarheid’). The program had a duration of 2 years and had a budget of €230M (500M guilders). Furthermore I was responsible for the policy development and the support for law making processes in the Dutch Parliaments to enhance student rights in the Netherlands. We also launched the country wide innovation project for technical education in the Netherlands, ‘platform Beta & techniek’ in 1998.

Utrecht Area, Netherlands

Bachelor'S Degree

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Education record

Education record