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With over 30 years of leadership experience in media, marketing, and advertising, I specialize in driving growth and transformation through strategic vision and execution. As an experienced (interim) CEO, I have a proven track record in M&A, business development, and digital strategy, coupled with expertise in integrated marketing, public procurement, and sustainability.My achievements include doubling revenues, securing long-term public tenders, and leading digital transitions within traditional frameworks. I’ve successfully managed complex reorganizations, navigated legal challenges, and pioneered innovative projects in the circular economy.Currently, I’m the founder and CEO of Lektor, where I’m revolutionizing secondary education by eliminating lesson cancellations. The Lektor platform provides high-quality video lessons, ensuring consistent and accessible learning opportunities for students and schools.Based in Amsterdam and fluent in Dutch, English, and German, I am passionate about collaboration, innovation, and shaping the future of industries and education. Let’s connect to co-create impactful solutions.
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Co-Owner And FounderLektorAmsterdam, Nh, Nl -
Co-Owner / Ceo / FounderLektor Jan 2023 - PresentAmsterdam, Noord-Holland, NederlandMissie: geen lesuitval in het Voortgezet Onderwijs
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Co-Owner / FounderDtpc Sep 2002 - PresentAmsterdam, Noord-Holland, NederlandInterim Management / Investor in several projects and scale-ups aoPastBookA’dam TowerMaliebaan ParticipatiesDermaClinic -
Algemeen DirecteurWpg Uitgevers Jan 2021 - Dec 2022Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands -
Ceo Jcdecaux The NetherlandsJcdecaux Nov 2002 - Aug 2018Amsterdam Area, NetherlandsLeading the Dutch operations, doubled revenue and profits. 200FTE. Delivered yearly targets on growth, and cost savings. Increasing efficiency, sustaintable growth and innovative products. JCD NL ranked many years top 10 as most profitable company of the Group. Winning 3x AMMA award of best media company in The Netherlands. Secured continuity by winning the most important public tenders >15y contracts for street furniture of Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The Hague and numerous smaller cities and contracts (like public transport). Average contract expiration date moved beyond 2025. Won numerous court cases of tenders, changing the competitive landscape and procedures with huge impact on international business (like Dutch Railway verdict)Wall Netherlands acquisition, reorganization and full integration (within 4 months)Developed world-wide most efficient planning, building and installation process by replacing all 2000 Amsterdam street furniture objects within 5 months. Digitalization of street furniture objects and increase in digital sales -
Vp / General Manager Mtv Netherlands (Incl Tmf Nl And Tmf Belgium)Mtv Uk, Northern & Eastern Europe Jun 2001 - Nov 2001Bussum, NetherlandsResponsible for MTV NL, TMF NL, TMF B and Kindernet. Personnel: 150 FTE. Acquisition of Kindernet, post-acquisition process of TMF, (re)positioning of channels and strategic outline for coming 3 years. -
Managing Director Tmf Nl / Tmf Belgium / Radio10Fm / Love RadioWegener Media Bv Feb 2000 - May 2001Bussum & Amsterdam, NetherlandsResponsible for TMF Netherlands, TMF Belgium, Radio10FM and Love Radio. Personnel: 125 employees. Made TMF profitable. Carried Radio10FM through the intended radio auction process. Reorganization of Management Team and Sale of TMF NL+B to MTV -
Coo Arcade Music Group International - EuropeWegener Media Bv Jun 1998 - Jan 2000BussumResponsible for the departments Finance, Personnel, IT, Internet, Office Management, Warehouse. Horizontally all FD’s of the countries were reporting to me. Personnel: 450 FTE. Guided the complete restructuring and reorganization of the Group incl. the sale and closing of the activities in Spain, France and Germany. Finally sale of the Group to Roadrunner.
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Managing Director Arcade Music Group - GermanyWegener Media Bv Jan 1998 - May 1998Düsseldorf Area, GermanyResponsible for the reorganization and restructuring of the German subsidiary of Arcade, new artist signings and development of new acts. Personnel: 40 FTE
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Managing DirectorOnestop Entertainment Merchandising - Germany (Hermans Holding Group) Jan 1997 - Dec 1997Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, GermanyResponsible for start-up of a new wholesale and rack jobbing company in Germany; which sells services for entertainment products (CD, Video, CD-ROM) in non-traditional channels like supermarkets, gas stations etc.
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Bmg Entertainment International - Director Corporate DevelopmentBertelsmann Se & Co. Kgaa Feb 1994 - Dec 1996Munich Area, GermanyResponsible for mergers, acquisitions and special projects in Central & Eastern Europe (>15 countries) for the Music Group including reorganizations, relocation, sale of asset portfolios and optimization projects. Part of “Konzernjunioren Bertelsmann AG“ – future top management program. This work involved extensive contact with senior management and board members within and outside the Group in addition regular contact with outside lawyers, investment bankers, auditors and other outside consultants. Preparation of investment-proposals for the Board of Bertelsmann AG. Acquisition of Ricordi Italy – Reorganization - MBO of Print Company / Sale of retail chain together with Lehman Brothers / Sale of real estate together with Healey & Baker -
Bmg Entertainment International - Director ControllingBertelsmann Se & Co. Kgaa Jan 1992 - Jan 1994Munich Area, GermanyResponsible for the Finance & Controlling operations for Central & Eastern Europe overseeing 15 countries.
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Bmg Entertainment International - Manager Atkearney Project EuropeBertelsmann Se & Co. Kgaa Jul 1991 - Dec 1991Munich Area, GermanyManager of BMG within small team of ATKearney consultants involved in Pan European Logistics Project. The project included rationalization of all existing distribution and logistical structures throughout Europe
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Bmg The Netherlands - Manager PlanningBertelsmann Se & Co. Kgaa Jan 1989 - Jun 1991HilversumReported directly to the FD and MD of BMG The Netherlands, responsible for special projects and controlling. In addition I worked short periods in all other departments: Marketing, Promotion, Sales, Business Affairs in order to obtain a broad experience. In 1990 due to significant senior management changes I was extensively involved in the introduction and “start-up” of the new management
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Senior Assistant AuditorPwc Sep 1984 - Dec 1988UtrechtResponsible for full audits of int’l and national clients of all sizes.
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