Experience

OTIUM

• France
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Jan 2023 - 1 year

  La Tène, Neuchâtel, Switzerland I am the Chief Executive Officer, Co-Founder and Co-Owner of OTIUM. OTIUM is a Swiss watch manufacturer that produces exceptionally rare timepieces that fuse traditional craftsmanship with the latest innovations and state-of-the-art technologies. Without exception, each OTIUM timepiece is 100% engineered and manufactured in Switzerland by artisans, ensuring unparalleled levels of chronometric excellence. OTIUM - Powerful, Precise, and Extraordinary; Worn by the Few.



Ferrari Owners Club

• United States
• Automotive
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member

  • Jan 2009 - 15 years

  United Kingdom



Aegler SA

• Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry

• Co-Founder and Co-Owner

  • Feb 2022 - May 2023

  La Chaux-de-Fonds, Neuchâtel, Switzerland I was Co-Founder and Co-Owner of Aegler SA. During the early start-up phase of the company I took on the role of CEO. Within a timeframe of eight months we set up the company, designed the first watch and movement, and pre-launched the brand during the Geneva Watch Days in September 2022.



Time Zone Co., Ltd.

• Thailand
• Luxury Goods & Jewelry
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Aug 2019 - Jul 2022

  Bangkok Metropolitan Area, Thailand I was the CEO, Co-Founder and Co-Owner of award-winning watch retailer Time Zone, Thailand’s Leading Independent Watch Specialist. Time Zone was the brainchild of Erik Meijer and Ralf Calebow. Both Ralf and I are passionate about watches and we love to share this passion. Together with our team we took our clients by the hand to guide them through the world of independent watch making. Time Zone offered the finest timepieces, focussing on technically unique and aesthetically… Show more I was the CEO, Co-Founder and Co-Owner of award-winning watch retailer Time Zone, Thailand’s Leading Independent Watch Specialist. Time Zone was the brainchild of Erik Meijer and Ralf Calebow. Both Ralf and I are passionate about watches and we love to share this passion. Together with our team we took our clients by the hand to guide them through the world of independent watch making. Time Zone offered the finest timepieces, focussing on technically unique and aesthetically distinctive pieces. We curated and presented the finest independent brands. Additionally we offered a carefully selected collection of mainstream brands to suit every level of affordability. We aimed to provide our clients with the highest level of service in a comfortable and luxurious atmosphere. Time Zone offered over 16 brands in several boutiques in Bangkok: a 154 square meter multi-brand boutique. Furthermore a Jacob & Co and a Jaquet Droz mono-boutique in Gaysorn Village and the TZ Watch Clinic, our service, repair and bespoke design center, in the President Tower Arcade. Amongst other, Time Zone was the exclusive partner in Thailand for: Backes & Strauss Benzinger Bremont Buben & Zorweg Certina Christian van der Klaauw Czapek & Cie DeWitt Graham Jacob & Co Jaquet Droz Kerbedanz Louis Erard Schwarz Etienne SevenFriday and Speake-Marin. In December 2021 Time Zone received the Robb Report “Best of the Best” Award in the Luxury Watch Retailer category. Show less



Narcissus Group Co., Ltd.

• Retail Apparel and Fashion

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Jun 2021 - Jun 2022

  Bangkok, Bangkok City, Thailand I was the CEO, Co-Founder and Co-Owner of Narcissus Group. Narcissus Group was the official and exclusive representative of Philipp Plein in Thailand. In September 2021 the 198 square meter, Philipp Plein boutique was opened in Bangkok at ICONSIAM.



Salon Privé Thailand Co., Ltd

• Thailand
• Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Jun 2018 - Jun 2020

  Chonburi, Thailand Salon Privé was the distributor of Cyrus Watches in Thailand.



Gryphon Associates

• United Kingdom
• Business Consulting and Services

• Founder & Director

  • Jan 2011 - Jun 2018

  London, United Kingdom Gryphon Associates specialised in luxury consultancy, private sales of independent, high-end watch and jewellery brands to a UHNW clientele and the design and delivery of sponsorship management, sponsorship acquisition, and world class events for corporate clients, sports teams and elite athletes. Gryphon Associates represented and has worked for some of the world's top sports teams, clubs and associations; amongst others in Formula 1, Le Mans, other Motor Sports, Football and… Show more Gryphon Associates specialised in luxury consultancy, private sales of independent, high-end watch and jewellery brands to a UHNW clientele and the design and delivery of sponsorship management, sponsorship acquisition, and world class events for corporate clients, sports teams and elite athletes. Gryphon Associates represented and has worked for some of the world's top sports teams, clubs and associations; amongst others in Formula 1, Le Mans, other Motor Sports, Football and Polo. In 2012 I produced a pilot of a new motoring TV series starring George Layton, Gemma Scott and 2-time Le Mans winner Tommy Erdos, directed by David Wheeler. In October 2011 I sold the Sahara Force India Art Car by Dexter Brown, commissioned by me in spring 2011, at a charity auction. The car was sold for £168,000 in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital. Show less



World Privilege Card

• United Kingdom
• Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder & Director

  • Jan 2013 - Dec 2014

  London, United Kingdom The World Privilege Card™ was an exclusive members-only card that gave its members unique VIP privileges, discounts or preferential rates in some of the most prestigious retail stores, first class airlines, private jet charters, exclusive holiday destinations, 5* hotels, fine-dining restaurants, high-end car dealerships, yacht brokers, art galleries, etc. We had an ever growing list of exclusive partners who offered our members significant discounts on numerous products, services… Show more The World Privilege Card™ was an exclusive members-only card that gave its members unique VIP privileges, discounts or preferential rates in some of the most prestigious retail stores, first class airlines, private jet charters, exclusive holiday destinations, 5* hotels, fine-dining restaurants, high-end car dealerships, yacht brokers, art galleries, etc. We had an ever growing list of exclusive partners who offered our members significant discounts on numerous products, services, holidays, events and more. We offered our members VIP access and privileges with our partners, at the world’s greatest events, and off course to our World Privilege Card™ Experiences, exclusive to our members. The World Privilege Card™ had offices in London and Cape Town. The World Privilege Card™ was an exclusive partner of XCOR, offering flights into space. I sold one flight for charity at an exclusive event (for a charity founded by George Clooney and Brad Pitt), and I negotiated a free ticket for Sir Bob Geldof as part of a charity ball I organised (the ticket was part of a larger marketing campaign I set up). Show less



DiabloSkinz

• Retail

• Chief Commercial Officer

  • Jul 2011 - Feb 2012

  London, United Kingdom To assist them in entering the retail market and obtaining licensed content I accepted the post of acting Chief Commercial Officer of DiabloSkinz (a client of my company) DiabloSkinz were a UK manufacturer of skins for a variety of electronic devices, made from high quality, high-resolution art work printed onto premium vinyl and sealed with a plastic enamel. I successfully negotiated a major contract with Harrods and negotiated a large number of licenses, including Doctor Who… Show more To assist them in entering the retail market and obtaining licensed content I accepted the post of acting Chief Commercial Officer of DiabloSkinz (a client of my company) DiabloSkinz were a UK manufacturer of skins for a variety of electronic devices, made from high quality, high-resolution art work printed onto premium vinyl and sealed with a plastic enamel. I successfully negotiated a major contract with Harrods and negotiated a large number of licenses, including Doctor Who, Top Gear, BBC's Deadly 60, Transformers, Nerf, My Little Pony, Monopoly, Littlest Pet Shop, Battleship The Movie, Maya Studios and many more. Show less



Linder Luxury Group

• Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry

• Founder & Director

  • Nov 2007 - Jun 2011

  London, United Kingdom Linder Luxury was established with the mission statement ‘Purveyors of the Good Life’. To this end the company acquired sole distributorship in the UK and Ireland of a number of top luxury watch brands like Angular Momentum (also in France and Monaco), Benzinger, Grieb & Benzinger, Cabestan and DeWitt - all makers of exquisite time pieces; Ancora Pens - one of Italy’s oldest manufacturers of exclusive hand painted pens; Louis Golay - Swiss jewellers since 1887 and Baraka - makers of exclusive… Show more Linder Luxury was established with the mission statement ‘Purveyors of the Good Life’. To this end the company acquired sole distributorship in the UK and Ireland of a number of top luxury watch brands like Angular Momentum (also in France and Monaco), Benzinger, Grieb & Benzinger, Cabestan and DeWitt - all makers of exquisite time pieces; Ancora Pens - one of Italy’s oldest manufacturers of exclusive hand painted pens; Louis Golay - Swiss jewellers since 1887 and Baraka - makers of exclusive Italian men’s jewellery. In November 2010 I organised a successful launch party at Asprey (Bond Street, London) for one of the watch brands I represented, together with the Marussia Virgin Racing Formula One Team. As part of the launch I commissioned the world's first Formula One Art Car, to be painted by Ronnie Wood (Rolling Stones), but due to external circumstances, the project did not come to fruition and I finalised the project with my new company Gryphon Associates, a different F1 team (Sahara Force India) and artist (Dexter Brown). In June 2010, one of the highlights in the companies history, I presented Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II with a dazzling, specially designed 18-carat white gold watch, fully set with 461 diamonds (a total of 4.38 Carats), at the prize giving ceremony of the 50th Queen's Cup at Guards Polo Club. Under the trade name Dutch Delights the company was exclusive distributor of some of the finest food products from Holland and Belgium, including several Unilever Brands. Amongst the clients were illustrious names such as Harrods and Fortnum & Mason. Show less



Self Employed

• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales & Marketing Manager, Project Manager, IT Consultant

  • 1991 - 2007

  Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Greece, USA I worked in several countries, in different industries (Government, Telecommunications, Services, Finance and Insurance), but mainly in the Financial Sector (a total of 12 years). The main clients I have worked for: AMB Generali (Germany’s second largest Insurance Company) Deutsche Bank ABN-AMRO Bank ABP (The Dutch Government Pension Provider) Nuts Verzekeringen (third largest Private Health Insurer in The… Show more I worked in several countries, in different industries (Government, Telecommunications, Services, Finance and Insurance), but mainly in the Financial Sector (a total of 12 years). The main clients I have worked for: AMB Generali (Germany’s second largest Insurance Company) Deutsche Bank ABN-AMRO Bank ABP (The Dutch Government Pension Provider) Nuts Verzekeringen (third largest Private Health Insurer in The Netherlands) Europay (The service organisation for Mastercard in Belgium) TNT Express (Largest Dutch Courier Service) Sterling Software (third largest software company in the world) IntraSoft (Greek/Luxembourg software company). I have worked in commercial roles as Marketing and Account Manager for four years (for Sterling Software and IntraSoft). My further roles varied from programming through to project management. I have managed or co-managed teams between 2 and 150 developers. I developed numerous financial systems for major banks and insurance companies, and have an extensive knowledge of the insurance industry. I have also worked as an independent Insurance agent, selling private health and life insurance in Germany from 2005 to 2007. Show less



Volmac (Cap Gemini)

• Computer Programmer, Systems Analyst

  • 1987 - Dec 1990

  I worked for Volmac (currently Cap Gemini) as Computer Programmer and Systems Analyst, working for clients such as Phillips and Heineken. in January 1990 I switched to ATOS-Origin as part of a team of developers working for Phillips.



Ministerie van Financiën

• Netherlands
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Computer Programmer

  • 1985 - 1987

  Apeldoorn Area, Netherlands During this period I worked as a (trainee) Computer Programmer at the Dutch Ministery of Finance.