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Rotterdam, Zh, Nl

Rotterdam, The Netherlands

M&A Advisory & Guidance for Dutch and French entrepreneurs and Private Equity Funds

Rotterdam, The Netherlands

M&A advisory services and management consultancy. Professional, result oriented advice and guidance. Your Next Step Companion.

Dublin, Ireland

Trading & distribution of Russian Glass Packaging for the European Beer and Water industryTurnover 13.5 Mio € - 10 employeesAfter 10 years of direct operational involvement of the company owners, my mission was to make the company independent and prepared for a mid-term exit. I implemented a performance management program for my teams, implemented a budgeting process, and developed a monthly reporting on the company's activities, performances, and achievements.After 3… Show more Trading & distribution of Russian Glass Packaging for the European Beer and Water industryTurnover 13.5 Mio € - 10 employeesAfter 10 years of direct operational involvement of the company owners, my mission was to make the company independent and prepared for a mid-term exit. I implemented a performance management program for my teams, implemented a budgeting process, and developed a monthly reporting on the company's activities, performances, and achievements.After 3 months I took on the role of Sales Director to coach the sales team directly through the pandemic and to help them to grow the business significantly. I improved operational and organizational efficiency and made the team grow in their skills and responsibilities.Between 2019 and 2021 sales revenue increased by 6%, operating cost was reduced by 7% and PBT increased by 26%. In 2022 we budgeted a sales growth of 28% and a record PBT level.In line with budgeted performances, the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent EU sanctions on imports of Russia-made products made it impossible to continue our business activities. The shareholders decided to cease the company's operations as of July 2022. Show less

Gorinchem, The Netherlands

Corporate Finance firm specialized in deal making and accompanying entrepreneurs in buy and sale-side transactions - 4 partners & Office Assistant - Average deals size between 1 Mio € and 10 Mio €. Registered Advisor Business Transfers & Business Valuation in the NetherlandsAs Managing Partner I improved online visibility & marketing, changed our corporate identity, expanded our customer portfolio, and improved our customer service and support with a business partnership with an… Show more Corporate Finance firm specialized in deal making and accompanying entrepreneurs in buy and sale-side transactions - 4 partners & Office Assistant - Average deals size between 1 Mio € and 10 Mio €. Registered Advisor Business Transfers & Business Valuation in the NetherlandsAs Managing Partner I improved online visibility & marketing, changed our corporate identity, expanded our customer portfolio, and improved our customer service and support with a business partnership with an experienced M&A lawyer.I accompanied 25 businesses and business owners in business transfers and acquisitions. I acquired the customer, analyzed the market & company, valued the business, engaged buyer/seller search, negotiated the deal structure and transfer conditions, and piloted the due diligence process and drafting of legal documentation. Show less

Perpignan, France

Digital Printing, Publishing, Design, and E-Commerce of announcement and Christmas cardsIn partnership with Mandarine Group Paris, I created and built Event Mediterranee in June 2013.I recruited a new team of 6 experienced professionals for product design, web design, and e-marketing. We launched 2 e-commerce websites for B2B and B2C customers, developed over 500 new product designs, and generated € 350.000 sales revenue. in the first 6 months.

Perpignan, France / Granollers (Barcelona), Spain

Design, Publishing, and E-Commerce of announcement and Christmas cards - Consolidated turnover – 8 Mio €, 42 employeesDue to a strong decrease in sales revenue and the substantial loss of key personnel before I arrived in the company, my actions were focused on the re-organization of the French and Spanish company structures, reduction of operational costs, and redirecting the business towards online distribution. I renewed the product development and e-commerce teams in France and… Show more Design, Publishing, and E-Commerce of announcement and Christmas cards - Consolidated turnover – 8 Mio €, 42 employeesDue to a strong decrease in sales revenue and the substantial loss of key personnel before I arrived in the company, my actions were focused on the re-organization of the French and Spanish company structures, reduction of operational costs, and redirecting the business towards online distribution. I renewed the product development and e-commerce teams in France and created cost-saving synergies between Edit66 in France / Spain and the group production facilities in the Netherlands. Despite a reduction of operational costs of 20% in France and 34% percent in Spain, and a strategic focus plan for the development of e-commerce activities, the company remained unprofitable. In the process of my MBO and the last re-organization round, my shareholder withdrew his financial support to the company, leading to its liquidation. Show less

Sabadell (Barcelona), Spain

Business Unit of 6 European distribution companies and their subsidiaries (France, Spain, Italy, Portugal, UK) Turnover Business Unit in 2010 – 80 Mio €, 8 companies, 350 employees,MT member of the South West Europe Division – 17 companies – 316 Mio €To strengthen the group's second Pool equipment and water treatment brand, my mission was to create and manage a new Business Unit of 6 distribution companies within the largest Group Division of South-West Europe. I was in the… Show more Business Unit of 6 European distribution companies and their subsidiaries (France, Spain, Italy, Portugal, UK) Turnover Business Unit in 2010 – 80 Mio €, 8 companies, 350 employees,MT member of the South West Europe Division – 17 companies – 316 Mio €To strengthen the group's second Pool equipment and water treatment brand, my mission was to create and manage a new Business Unit of 6 distribution companies within the largest Group Division of South-West Europe. I was in the lead of the redefinition and launch of the Certikin business model, implemented within 12 months. I piloted the re-organization of several companies and the business activities of the BU, supervising the company GMs, leading to a 12% decrease in Net Working Capital and a 1 Mio € increase in the Free Cash Flow of the BU. Show less

Perpignan, France

Financial and administrative back-office for all branches of the Fluidra Group in France - 22 employees, In search of more group control over its foreign branches, my mission was to create and manage a financial and administrative back office for the French branches of Fluidra Group, a pilot project for Fluidra, that has been copied in many other countries.In 6 months I set up the new back office structure resulting in more reliable monthly closings and financial reporting to group… Show more Financial and administrative back-office for all branches of the Fluidra Group in France - 22 employees, In search of more group control over its foreign branches, my mission was to create and manage a financial and administrative back office for the French branches of Fluidra Group, a pilot project for Fluidra, that has been copied in many other countries.In 6 months I set up the new back office structure resulting in more reliable monthly closings and financial reporting to group HQ in Spain. The availability of the financial reporting was reduced by 40% to 9 days.I developed and implemented a cost-saving plan for all French branches leading to € 1.2 Mln cost savings in 18 months.I piloted and coordinated price policies and customer portfolio management with the 2 largest companies for an efficient and coherent market and customer approach. I piloted and managed together with the company GM's restructuring and divestment operations of 3 French branches. Show less

Dentergem, Belgium

Manufacturer and distributor of high-end bath linen - Turnover 2005 – 10 Mio €, 100 employees, MT member of Groupe VDSIn this newly acquired company, my mission was to improve operational and industrial efficiency, reduce operational costs, increase the outsourcing of certain productions and strengthen our presence in the market of the luxury brands for whom we manufactured our products. The company's performance improved, resulting sales revenue increase of 9% and a PBT… Show more Manufacturer and distributor of high-end bath linen - Turnover 2005 – 10 Mio €, 100 employees, MT member of Groupe VDSIn this newly acquired company, my mission was to improve operational and industrial efficiency, reduce operational costs, increase the outsourcing of certain productions and strengthen our presence in the market of the luxury brands for whom we manufactured our products. The company's performance improved, resulting sales revenue increase of 9% and a PBT increase of 20%. The implemented outsourcing policy contributed to a substantial increase in gross margins. I took on the customer relationship with the top 3 customers. The customer portfolio, including Hermes, was enriched with new customers such as Tommy Hilfiger, Hugo Boss, and Gucci.In 2006 the Group decided to divest and sell the company to a Belgian competitor. Show less

Cholet, France

Manufacturer and distributor of high-end bed, bath, and kitchen linen - Turnover 4.7 Mio €, 88 employees, MT member of Groupe VDSIn this newly acquired company, my mission was to improve the operational and industrial efficiency, reduce operating costs, modernize and reposition the brand and its marketing, increase domestic and export sales, and improve the financial performance of the company.Unprofitable in 1999, the increase of sales revenue by 42% in 4 years, including a… Show more Manufacturer and distributor of high-end bed, bath, and kitchen linen - Turnover 4.7 Mio €, 88 employees, MT member of Groupe VDSIn this newly acquired company, my mission was to improve the operational and industrial efficiency, reduce operating costs, modernize and reposition the brand and its marketing, increase domestic and export sales, and improve the financial performance of the company.Unprofitable in 1999, the increase of sales revenue by 42% in 4 years, including a tripling of export sales, 23% reduction in FTE, and a profound industrial re-organization led to a PBT of 10% in 2003. Show less

Nieppe (Lille), France

As head of the company's export department, I developed the European export sales and opened new markets in South-East Asia, leading to an increase in export sales revenues of over 300% in 4 years.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Export Area Manager UK, Spain, Portugal, Eastern Europe

Post Bachelor - Registered Advisor M&A, Business Valuation

Post Bachelor - Registered Advisor M&A, M&A Legal/Fiscal

International Business/Trade/Commerce

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, International Business, Ba

Gymnasium