Senior Product Developer Manager with a long experience in the fashion and apparel industry. A proven strong Brand Builder and Concept & Collection Developer, with a focus on menswear. Always operated on A-brand level. Strategic sourcing in the Far East and Europe, Buying & Production, Quality Assurance, meeting the financial goals, have been the key responsibilities for more than 20 years . Peer has an entrepreneurial mentality, is commercially and performance driven, with a natural intrest for trends and keen on spotting opportunities. Known by people as a man of integrity, down to earth and easy to work with. Thinks first, acts second. His solid and stable character enables him to perform well and to create confidence within the team and business partners.SpecialtiesFashion, Menswear, Product Management and Development, Fabrics, Finishing & Design, Woven & Knitted, Shirts, Jackets, Knitwear, Scarves, Brand Concept & Collection Development, Supply Chain Management, Global Sourcing Strategies, Buying & Procurement, Quality Assurance Management, Manufacturing, Private Label, Outsourcing, Negotiation, Strategic Partnerships, Key Account Management.
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Owner And FounderP E E R S - AmsterdamNetherlands -
Owner & FounderP E E R S - Amsterdam Aug 2021 - PresentAmsterdam Area -
Owner & FounderPeers Company Bv Nov 2019 - PresentAmsterdam Area, Netherlands
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Lecturer Fashion Business & DevelopmentAmsterdam Fashion Institute Dec 2019 - Present -
Product Development ManagerProfuomo Nov 2017 - Oct 2019Capelle Aan De IjsselManaging the entire process of the Product and Collection Development of Profuomo shirts, a luxury menswear fashion brand. From the creative concept to the pre-production stage, technical construction and execution of the product, costing, vendor relations and strategic sourcing in Far East and greater Europe. From the Sketch Request form to Salesmen Samples, to the final delivery of the product and Quality Assurance, while consistently realizing financial goals.Business model based on a strong NOS program, Wholesale, Consignment, shop in shop, and own retail business. Vendor Management Inventory (VMI) and Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) were essential tools for efficient and well managed processes and development. -
Brandmanager Thomas Main & British IndigoVerweij Fashion Aug 2012 - Oct 2017Amsterdam En Omgeving, NederlandWhat started as a temporary job as buyer for Giordano shirts, ended up as brandmanager responsible for productdevelopment, collection & concept for 2 brandnames of Verweij Fashion: Thomas Main & British Indigo. Thomas Main was built up from scratch in five years time and is now a succesfull & respected menswear label, known for it’s high quality shirts and knitwear. The revival of British Indigo was launched in 2015 after a take-over and took back it’s old position in the market for high fashion menswear in no time. Shirts, jackets and knitwear, fashion with a twist. -
Founder & Managing DirectorPeer And Company Bv Feb 2002 - Jan 2012Peer and Company BV, a private label supplier of men shirts, blouses and kids shirts. Our customers were national and international departmentstores, chainstores and A-level brands. Peer and Company was a modern, no-nonsense company which offered flexibility, competitive prices, up-to-date fashion input and was performance driven. The entrepreneurship made me all round and resulted in a wide range of experiences in product management, strategic sourcing, buying and production management. I know how to direct and instruct creative people and how to translate demands into commercial products & concepts. Key accounts were handled by myself.
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Productmanager Arrow - Shirts & SportswearSecon Group Bv May 1993 - Dec 2001During this period with ARROW I worked as a (senior) product manager for shirts, pants and jackets. I sourced new factories in new countries and established a new quality standard. I re-structured the buying and production department and improved efficiency. This resulted in a substantial cost reduction and improved margin. I established a “Never out of stock” program for formal shirts. I was responsible for the marketing research, concept, production planning, stock monitoring and introduction. This NOS program became an important and commercial marketing tool and resulted in substantial turn-over growth and increased market share.
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Buyer Arrow - Shirts & SportswearEuro Fashions Bv 1992 - 1993
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Productmanager - Suits & PantsBendien Smits International Bv 1990 - 1992
Peer Van Gestel Skills
Peer Van Gestel Education Details
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Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Bs Economics / Textile -
Mill Hill College - GoirleVwo
Frequently Asked Questions about Peer Van Gestel
What company does Peer Van Gestel work for?
Peer Van Gestel works for P E E R S - Amsterdam
What is Peer Van Gestel's role at the current company?
Peer Van Gestel's current role is Owner and founder.
What schools did Peer Van Gestel attend?
Peer Van Gestel attended Hogeschool Enschede, Mill Hill College - Goirle.
What skills is Peer Van Gestel known for?
Peer Van Gestel has skills like Entrepreneurship, International Networker, Product Management, Strategic Sourcing, Buying And Production Management, Brand Management, Lifestyle, Apparel, Fashion, Sourcing, Product Development, Private Label.
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