Richard Hanze Email & Phone Number

Ghent, Be

Ghent, Flemish Region, Belgium

Business consultancy & interim management

Waterloo

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Objective was to import Italian natural medicine, and to sell and distribute it in the Benelux markets. An exclusivity distribution contract was negotiated, and break-even was reached after 3,5 years. Selling my shares to the largest Belgian customer; therefore looking out for a new challenge.

A Peace Treaty, signed In Ghent in 1814, marked the end of the American / British war of 1812. The cultural Association Treaty of Ghent was created to make this historical event better known to the general public and to organise events to commemorate the bicentennial of the signing. Over 90 high-level individuals joined the General Assembly (ambassadors of USA, UK and Canada; captains of industry; top politicians and diplomats; the rector of the Ghent University etc).Major events… Show more A Peace Treaty, signed In Ghent in 1814, marked the end of the American / British war of 1812. The cultural Association Treaty of Ghent was created to make this historical event better known to the general public and to organise events to commemorate the bicentennial of the signing. Over 90 high-level individuals joined the General Assembly (ambassadors of USA, UK and Canada; captains of industry; top politicians and diplomats; the rector of the Ghent University etc).Major events took place from 2012 onwards and in 2014 a 20 people strong delegation travelled to Canada and the USA. Various ceremonies took place in Ottawa, in the Niagara region and in Washington DC. One of the highlights was the welcome received in the White House. Much national and international press, radio and television programs covered this unique occasion. Show less

Ar-Co (A Belgian insurance Company) was seeking help on HR, procedures, systems and ERM, marketing and sales growth. In 2014, a strategic paper was produced highlighting and all actions to be undertaken in the short and long term to reach its business goals. This strategic paper was accepted by the Board and is still used to day as the main focus for implementation and actions progress.

Setting up a company to produce biodegradable products to be used in the packaging business as an alternative to aluminium cans. A business plan was mad-up and agreed; contacts with major potential customers took place.

All the key processes and procedures for Ghesquière, a major grower and exporter of plants and flowers, were re-engineered in line with the best-known market practices. As Crisis Manager, operating expenses were substantially reduced. Employees, blue-collar workers and temporary personnel were reduced by nearly 50%.

Swift Group, an Indian investment Company (CEO Mr. Yadav Manmeet) was looking for an investment opportunity in the beer market. Research for a Joint Venture between a Belgian brewer and Swift Group to set-up a brewery in India and to distribute this beer on the Indian continent.

As General Manager Belgium/Luxemburg, turning the company around in 2 ½ years, from a - since more than 10 years loss making entity - into profit. Integrating Lanier (another Ricoh subsidiary) with Nashuatec in November 2005 and grooming the (ex) Lanier Managing Director as full-time General Manager Nashuatec Belgium/Luxemburg.

As Marketing Director, re-engineering the product lines and corporate image of this bank (previously owned by the Belgian government) in order to sell the Belgian State’s shares.This was achieved by selling in 2000 to the French group of banks Crédit Mutuel Nord.In 2001, a hostile takeover of the Banque du Brabant had to be prepared and implemented.

Changing the organization to re-engineer the Ziegler Companies in a single Pan-European multinational PLC. The Ziegler group was a logistics provider with 4.400 employees.

Growing in less than 12 months from 40 to 400 sales people, and from 0% to 40% market share. This huge task (against sole competitor ITT-Promedia) was fulfilled with success, and taken over by the Ameritech led ADSB group who became major shareholder of Belgacom itself.

Managing the company to become the n°1 market leader. With full P&L responsibility, promoted as General Manager Professional Office Systems Canon Benelux & board member of main dealers.

Intersys, a large Belgian system integrator planned to replace the ageing General Manager of Intersys Computers (one of the Intersys Group Companies). To achieve a smooth transition, the position of Deputy General Manager was created.Promoted as Marketing Director for the whole Intersys Group in 1987.

Starting with Rank Xerox as Salesman, promoted to District Manager, Branch Manager, Marketing Manager and International Account Manager for ITT worldwide. Internationally assigned to UK (European Headquarters), Germany, Italy, Spain, Holland and Belgium.Holding various functions in Marketing, HR, COO and Board membership in Belgium and Luxemburg.