Investment and business expansion projects by European corporations into early emerging and frontier markets considered high risk. Research, design and execution of mark entries including risk analysis and partner selection. Projects up to € 50 Million in Mongolia, Myamar, Libya and the Middle-East.

Founded in 1984 as FMB has been a family owned and operated business in the plastics industry for over 30 years. Originally from the north of the Netherlands the company now has facilities in 5 countries and successfully conducts business in over 30 different nations outside of the EU.Today FM Plastics has a strong presence in eight major industries as a producer and distributor of high quality compounds custom made for the agriculture, automotive, construction, consumer goods, medical, natural resources, packaging and petrochemical industries. In addition to it’s compounding business FM plastics acts as a sourcing company and as a distributor in Europe for many of its emerging market clients. And via our proprietary trading portfolio we assist in further reducing market, counter-party, currency & financial risk for both our clients and ourselves.

Sales and advisory of fixed income and related products to institutional investors.This was during the European debt crisis giving me significant exposure to high risk environments and products

Three rotations through business units and extensive training in leadership, management and banking/financeCorporate Finance, Equity Capital Markets - Analyst - Amsterdam: Facilitating access to the equity capital market for corporate clients and investors seeking to acquire or dispose of substantial stakes in listed companiesStructured Export Finance - Analyst - Seoul: facilitating debt financing with Export Credit Agency cover for large Korean corporates to be use for foreign direct investments or large trade transaction Corporate Clients - Assistant Relationship Manager - Amsterdam: Relationship management with corporate clients in the Logistics, Maritime and Offshore team, first point of contact and origination for all banking business with clients

Building relationships with new clients and suppliers internationally. The setting up of new distribution channels. Feasibility and market research studies on new opportunities. Managing daily operations. Dealing with issues on Trade, Business Control, Sales & Procurement, Legislation, Contracting, Logistics and Business analysis and development.

Student-assistant for Prof. Waller. Mainly concerned with research and coding. Research in the field of communication amongst high performing teams under pressure

Both paid and volunteer work for several counties in the northern Netherlands. Teaching dance, social skills, mentoring "problem children"mainly boys in the age of 11-17. Including projects at penitentiary institutes and schools