Professional highlights: ✅ TRUSTED ADVISOR/ WIN-WINI'm passionate about helping businesses thrive. I use customer feedback to craft strategies that delight your clients, keeping them coming back for more.✅ PROCESS OPTIMIZATION (Kaizen approach) I'm a keen problem-solver. I find ways to streamline processes and cut costs, making your business run smoother, more efficiently at fewer costs.✅ TECHNOLOGY FOCUSEDI'm a believer in progress. I embrace new technologies to give your business a competitive edge, while keeping sustainability a top priority.✅ SUSTAINABLE PRACTICESMy career is grounded in a strong background in building and leading teams across sales, procurement, project purchasing, and marketing. I've engaged in mutually beneficial collaborations with a roster of (inter)national clients and partners, including notable companies such as Volkswagen Group, Nvidia, and Harman International. My work has spanned across Belgium and Europe, touching many firms and clients. My professional journey has taken me through the automotive, computing, pharmaceutical and FMCG sectors, providing me with a comprehensive understanding of diverse business landscapes. During two decades at a Toyota group company, I honed my skills in process optimization, adopting the Kaizen methodology to focus on streamlining operations to drive business value. Throughout my career, I have been committed to developing and implementing strategies that enhance operational performance, reduce costs, and improve financial outcomes. My expertise in process optimization and people leadership has benefited all the organizations I have served. My contributions and skill set bring a blend of strategic foresight, operational excellence, and a firm commitment to building relationships that inspire success and collaborative achievement. I have consistently focused on driving success through strong leadership and strategic partnerships.Franchise opportunities: https://www.valentafranchise.comB2B services: https://www.valenta.ioESG services: https://sustainext.ai
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Managing DirectorValentaBrussels, Be -
Managing DirectorValenta Mar 2024 - PresentBrussels, Brussels Region, BelgiumResponsible for developing Valenta's business in Western Europe, covering both customer-facing engagement and partner management. Building out a world-class team of Managing Partners (Franchisees) and Business partners in IT,Consulting, Accounting & Sustainability to fortify Valenta’s presence and position as the global market leader in comprehensive consulting and digital solutions for businesses of all sizes. -
Managing DirectorSustainext Feb 2024 - PresentBrussels Region, BelgiumI am passionate about helping businesses in the BeNeLux ,Nordics and DACH meet their ESG commitments through innovative technologies and data Driven ESG Management. -
Company OwnerDg Consulting Services Sep 2023 - PresentBrussels Region, Belgium -
Senior Manager Oem PurchasingAisin Europe Apr 2021 - Dec 2022Brussels Region, BelgiumLeading the merger of 5 European purchase organisations to a new European Purchasing structure (16 people) with purchasing power in the range of of €150-200m. Led matrix teams in Belgium, Turkey and the Czech Republic and built a preferred supplier panel for the EV projects. Initiating Digitalisation Projects to improve processes.Creation of sustainable procurement strategies for a greener world.Creation of a new Project Purchasing Team. -
Senior Purchasing Manager & PartnershipsAisin Europe Apr 2020 - Mar 2021Brussels Region, BelgiumManaged a newly merged purchasing organization (15 People) with spend of €150m.Coordinate standardization and optimization of purchasing processes across 4 departments. Created a merger team and led brainstorming, planning and communications. Delivered greater efficiency and streamlined processes at the European HQ. -
Senior Manager Advanced Procurement & PartnershipsAisin Europe 2010 - Mar 2020Oversaw purchasing power revenue of €100-200m & sales revenue of €120m (T1).Established and implemented procurement strategy including supplier categorization, KPI scoring and action plans. Actively developed and managed senior client relationships with Global T1 (Nvidia,Harman,Visteon,...) ensuring long term profitable business and strong customer satisfaction.Managing a team of 8 procurement professionals. -
Senior Manager Sales And MarketingAisin Europe 2002 - 2010Expanded Navigation business at different OEM (VW, Audi, Saab) and developed a performance-oriented and agile team with a headcount of 1 to 6 .Created a marketing team. -
Key Account ManagerCompaq Computer Corporation 1999 - 2001Responsible for the Top 50 Belgian Industry customers for volume products -
Regional Sales Manager BeluxJohnson & Johnson Consumer 1997 - 1999 -
Key Account ManagerDr. Oetker 1993 - 1997
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