Gourmet Ingredients is the market leader in allium ingredients for the flavour, nutraceutical and food industries. Our product solutions and applications are natural, free from additives and label friendly. And perhaps the most appealing aspect is that our ingredients are made from raw material that otherwise would go to waste.At Gourmet Ingredients I embarked on a transformative journey, steering our organization's growth with strategic precision. A brief outline of the journey thus far:► Strategic Market Repositioning: Orchestrated a realignment that ignited market presence and 200% YoY growth.► Revitalized Portfolios: Revamped product offerings, amplifying revenues and securing industry leadership.► Innovative Marketing: Pioneered an inbound strategy, elevating brand visibility and lead generation.► CRM Revolution: Implemented HubSpot CRM for streamlined customer relations.► Innovative Product Development: Spearheaded cutting-edge solutions to stay ahead of industry trends.► Cross-Functional Leadership: Leading high-performing sales, marketing, and logistics team, exceeding targets and fostering a culture of excellence.► Financial Acumen: Maintained P&L accountability, ensuring sustainable growth and profitability.Elevated organizational success through visionary leadership, strategic acumen, and unwavering commitment to excellence.

At ofi I steered the dynamic Spices sales and operations team spanning the Netherlands, Egypt, and Turkey, consisting of 15 FTE. With accountability for EMEA sales totaling approximately USD 130-150 million, I orchestrated strategic growth and fortified the organization's EMEA footprint.

In this role, I led a proficient sales and operations team of 10 FTE. Charged with driving regional sales of around USD 100-110 million, I championed strategies that elevated revenue streams and solidified market presence.

Successfully managed multiple European key accounts, contributing to an appr. turnover of $25 million. I spearheaded the successful market entry of herbs trade from Egypt. Additionally, I led robust business development endeavors across Southern Europe, the Middle East, and Russia, further expanding our regional reach.

► Developed sales base for vegetable oils in Europe and Asia ► P&L responsibility► Obtained extensive knowledge about vegetable oils market in the EU► Additional global role as Group Pricing Officer - managing group sales price and margin structure

► Developed sales base for organic palm oil in Europe ► Established animal feed as new market segment for organic palm oil► Attracted funding for the acquisition of a palm oil mill

► Established a network of vegetable oil storage, logistics and refining in South America, USA and Europe► Developed and implemented origination model for vegetable oils in Europe► Evaluated and guided the acquisition of a palm oil mill in Ecuador► Implemented product traceability program across NHG companies► Obtained organic and food safety certifications

► Mastered Business Modeling in Excel training program► Developed market simulation model (MS Excel)► Modelled price elasticity and promotional effects of consumer products