Willem Van Eck Email & Phone Number

Maastricht Area, Netherlands

Energieleverancier NieuweStroom is sinds de start op 1-1-2013 inmiddels zeer succesvol bij het veroveren van een winstgevend en significant marktaandeel in de zakelijke markt (MKB). Omzet EUR 20 mln+ in 2015Het stroomproduct is uniek door een directe koppeling van de klant aan de dagelijkse inkoop op de spotmarktbeurs APX: het default inkoopplatform voor alle stroomleveranciers. Door inzet van de slimme meter rekent de klant precies af wat hij ieder uur verbruikt tegen de juiste uurprijs op de APX.In 2015 wordt naast het bestaande unieke stroomproduct een eveneens uniek gasproduct in de markt gezet en wordt een aanvang gemaakt met de uitbreiding naar andere doelmarkten dan het MKB. www.nieuwestroom.nl.Energy supplier NieuweStroom is on the market since 1-1-2013 and has been succesfull in reaching profitability and acquiring a significant market share in the SME market in The Netherlands. Revenue at 20+ MEUR in 2015.The electricity product is unique in the NL-market: SME Customers are indirectly buying on the spot market (Amsterdam Power Exchange). Invoicing of hourly varying prices is possible through the smart meters rolled out in the market.In 2015 NieuweStroom is launching a similarly unique gas product (LEBA TTF) again using the smart gas meters rolled out. als we are starting to move into other markets than SME only.

strategic growth strategies and business development for emerging and developing markets.Recent assignments:- CEO for Twiganet BV (see that position)- Rollout Strategy for 3G GSM network of EtiSalat (Zantel) in East-Africa introduction and marketing of corporate IPVPN network solution/product for Bharti Airtel Tanzania- program managment internet lineof business for national employment in NL (incl webportal definition & rollout)- businessplan and financial feasibility study for a submarine cable between Cape-Town and London (now AWACS) for Vodacom/Vodafone- wholesale businessplan for 9000 km fiber infrastructure; operator Angola; - valuation and for a submarine fibre network in Caribbean

Tanzania And Zambia

Twiganet BV is a Netherlands Holding company with Netherlands (informal) investors aiming to build an overland fiber optic link from Dar es Salaam to Cape Town together with local telco companies and government involvement.

Core business: Creative Growth & Investment Strategies Recent assignments:- partnership search and merger for 3000 km fiber network Tanzania; - business plan for regional voice & bandwidth operator in SADC.- strategic planning and fund management for a commercial pan-african fiber network (SADC).- business decision paper and financial planning triple play strategies SADC- WiMAX businessplans for Angola and Zambia- Zambia market study; infrastructure supplier