Experience

NTS-Group

• Netherlands
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Director Business Development

  • Aug 2018 - Present

  The NTS Group, with Corporate headquarters in the Netherlands, and offices and manufacturing facilities in Eindhoven (NL), Brno (CZ), Singapore, Shanghai (China) and San Jose (USA), is proud to serve the top OEMs in the Semiconductor and LifeSciences/Analytical markets. We provide high precision mechatronics components, modules and systems and development engineering services to these customers, growing the technological capabilities and reducing time to market of these OEMs' products and services, through a long standing partnership. As NTS' US based Business Development director, I establish relationships with new customers, drive growth with existing customers and create an environment with the help of our teams in Europe and Asia that enables a creative and effective engineering and business environment. Show less



PerSafe

• Netherlands
• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• COO / Operations Director

  • Jan 2017 - Jul 2018

  PerSafe (spin-off of Atus B.V.) develops, markets and sells next generation wireless personal security and critical messaging solutions. The solution is targeted at professionals and individuals, who need or desire a personal security device that provides them with a means to call for assistance. With built-in sensors, the device is also capable of automatically detecting a 'man-down' situation and calling for assistance. The solution consists of a smart, connected communications device, a smartphone app and server software. Our target end-users are Lone Workers in various segments, for example Health, Transportation and Facility Management but also active seniors looking for peace-of-mind when engaged in outdoor activities. Show less



Atus BV

• Netherlands
• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• COO / Operations Director

  • Feb 2014 - Jul 2018

  Initially on interim basis, as of December 2016 on permanent basis responsible for operational management of Atus; responsible for product development, logistics, (outsourced) manufacturing and day-to-day (financial) management of company. Atus develops and sells wireless Messaging and Personal Security systems. Customers are hospitals and care centers, correctional facilities, industrial plants requiring a reliable messaging communications infrastructure. Reorganized the company and refocused development activities on new wireless product innovations and prepared for spin-off. Atus' activities were sold late 2017 and I transferred to PerSafe where new product development activities were concentrated. Replaced CEO during long term absence in 2014. Focused on the SmartBadge development which was spun off in 2018 as a separate company called PerSafe. Show less



Vitelec B.V.

• Netherlands
• Wireless Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• COO / Operations Director

  • Jan 2012 - Dec 2016

  Vitelec provides innovative Product Design services allowing Customers to focus on building Services based business models. Services range from product specification and design to turn-key product delivery and support services. Specialities include IoT, low-energy solutions, low power wireless for smart metering and wireless sensor networks/m2m communications. Joined Vitelec to structure and manage all operational activities including Product Development, Support, Finance and Logistics/Manufacturing. Increased emphasis on Company's strategic development, re-engineered the Company and put focus on Customer (requirements) centric engineering projects. Management responsibilities expanded to General Management. Charged to expand business and deliver innovative solutions to Customers. Show less



Ambient Systems B.V.

• COO

  • Dec 2008 - Dec 2011

  Responsible for the Product Development, Services and Support and Supply Chain for Ambient's 3rd generation RFID products. Responsible for the daily operation of product development & delivery organization, including Engineering, Support and Supply Chain functions. Increased product (delivery) quality and business focus through multi-functional project management implementation. Re-engineered organization to align cost basis with projected revenue early 2010. Responsible for the Product Development, Services and Support and Supply Chain for Ambient's 3rd generation RFID products. Responsible for the daily operation of product development & delivery organization, including Engineering, Support and Supply Chain functions. Increased product (delivery) quality and business focus through multi-functional project management implementation. Re-engineered organization to align cost basis with projected revenue early 2010.



Aviat Networks

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• VP International Systems and Services

  • Aug 2007 - Nov 2008

  Responsible for establishing growth in the highly de-fragmented International Services organization, reporting to CTO/VP of Sales. Analyzed and planned for an integrated Services Delivery organization to better align with established processes, accounting methods and reporting procedures. Responsible for establishing growth in the highly de-fragmented International Services organization, reporting to CTO/VP of Sales. Analyzed and planned for an integrated Services Delivery organization to better align with established processes, accounting methods and reporting procedures.



Harris Corporation

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director Systems and Services North America

  • Dec 2003 - Aug 2007

  Responsible for the North American program management organization for all Microwave Customers. Annual revenue generation of $180M+ through Services deliveries and product deliveries to large telecom operators, as Services subcontractor to system integrators and through systems sales (OEM reseller). Management position, reporting to VP of Sales and Services for North America. Responsible for the North American program management organization for all Microwave Customers. Annual revenue generation of $180M+ through Services deliveries and product deliveries to large telecom operators, as Services subcontractor to system integrators and through systems sales (OEM reseller). Management position, reporting to VP of Sales and Services for North America.



Ericsson

• Sweden
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• VP Product Development, VP Customer Support, various Product Management positions

  • Aug 1990 - Jun 2003

  Various positions held in Ericsson's Enterprise Division in Europe and USA at increasing levels of responsibility, working with in-building wireless products. Broad management experience at Director and Vice President level, as key contributor and team leader in Product Marketing/Management, Customer Service, Project Management and Product Development. Strong international management experience. Key player in pioneering as well as (strategically and/or organizationally) changing business units. Various positions held in Ericsson's Enterprise Division in Europe and USA at increasing levels of responsibility, working with in-building wireless products. Broad management experience at Director and Vice President level, as key contributor and team leader in Product Marketing/Management, Customer Service, Project Management and Product Development. Strong international management experience. Key player in pioneering as well as (strategically and/or organizationally) changing business units.