Experience

TEDD HQ

• Belgium
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Global Director

  • Jul 2021 - Present

  I believe that responsible business can be a force for good. A responsible business understands its risks and manages to mitigate and manage them. Trusted Experts on Due Diligence (TEDD) offers a “One-stop-shop” on Due diligence. Our concept includes experienced Due Diligence experts, a standardized methodology and advanced tools to support any size organization. We support any organization in preparing and supporting them in the context of upcoming legislation. TEDD is a Facilitator & Enabler for leading, learning and consulting practices in a trusted Due Diligence community. This community will fundamentally benefit from expertise, tailored approach and offering effective knowledge transfer enabling our clients to meet expectations from government and supply chain clients. I support the TEDD community: ✓ business strategy ✓ risk assessment ✓ supply chain management ✓ enable SMEs Are you interested in learning more about our tools and becoming a stronger organization contact me at christian@tedd-intl.com to start engaging with our trusted experts



VECTRA International (HQ)

• Belgium
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Global Director Development and International Relations

  • Jun 2021 - Present

  VECTRA International is an independent cooperative of experts in over 24 countries and enables organizations to be responsibly competitive through a strategic approach, organizational transformation, effective and efficient business processes and works with multiple stakeholders simultaneously in order to have a positive impact. The aim of VECTRA International is to facilitate and partner with our client to drive improvement so the organization can become the best it can be. The work I do, focuses on: ✓ business strategy ✓ creating positive change ✓ future focus ✓ impact driven ✓ risk assessment ✓ support responsible business ✓ supply chain management ✓ enable SMEs



Association of Professional Social Compliance Auditors Inc. (APSCA)

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member of the Stakeholder Board

  • Apr 2018 - Present

  The Stakeholder Board shares three members with the APSCA Executive Board and represents the interests of all stakeholders. In addition, the Stakeholder Board: - develop recommendations which support APSCA’s mission and objectives - review and consult on disciplinary matters - nominate the Independent Chairman and Stakeholder Board representatives for the Executive Board The Stakeholder Board shares three members with the APSCA Executive Board and represents the interests of all stakeholders. In addition, the Stakeholder Board: - develop recommendations which support APSCA’s mission and objectives - review and consult on disciplinary matters - nominate the Independent Chairman and Stakeholder Board representatives for the Executive Board



amfori - Trade with Purpose

• Belgium
• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President

  • Jun 2018 - Sep 2021

  amfori’s mission is to enable each of our members to enhance human prosperity, use natural resources responsibly and drive open trade globally. These are major challenges and we need to work collaboratively to tackle them. Together we can influence and drive positive change at scale. Read more at www.amfori.org.

• Director General

  • Sep 2014 - Jun 2018

  The Foreign Trade Association (FTA), created in 1977, is the leading association of European and International commerce that promotes the values of free and sustainable trade. We bring together representatives of hundreds of retailers, importers, brands and national associations to improve the political and legal framework for trade in a sustainable way. Our members reflect the diversity of the retail sector in terms of consumer goods, turnover and country of origin. In 2003, the FTA launched its first initiative, The Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI) in response to the increasing business demand for transparent and improved working conditions in global supply chains. It unites more than 1.900 companies around a development-oriented system applicable to all sectors and sourcing countries. In 2013, FTA launched its second initiative, the Business Environmental Performance Initiative (BEPI) to improve the environmental performance in supplying factories and farms worldwide. BEPI provides a practical framework that can support all product sectors in all countries to reduce their environmental impact, business risks and costs through improved environmental practices.



ICTI CARE Foundation

• New York, Hong Kong, Germany

• President & CEO

  • Jul 2004 - Aug 2014

  The ICTI CARE Process is the international toy industry’s ethical manufacturing program that sees that factories producing toys comply with ICTI’s Code of Business Practice. To date over 2,400 Chinese factories are enrolled in the initiative employing more than 1 million workers. As Chief Executive Officer of the ICTI CARE Process (ICP), I am responsible for development and execution of programs to get manufacturers, brands, retailers and licensors to commit to sourcing only from ICP-certified factories. Today the program is available in 12 countries across Asia and North Africa.This entailed attracting factories to the program, recognition by the retail industry and supervising the audit/certification process. Apart from factory monitoring, in 2008 launched pilot projects for education and training of factory management and workers. From 2010, this program was supported by a PPP grant from the German Government (GIZ). Additional activities include a worker helpline that has been highly successful since its launch in April 2010 - today attracting well over 300 inquiries monthly. We also launched a tailor-made factory training program for factory management of facilities that failed to stay in continuous compliance with our standards.



Zapf Creation AG

• Germany
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• COO & Member of the Board

  • Oct 2002 - Jun 2004

  Zapf is Europe's leading manufacturer of branded play & function and collector dolls and doll accessories. Celebrated its 70th Anniversary in 2002, strove to develop its large doll segment to become the leading large doll manufacturer in its key worldwide markets. Its top selling brands are BABY born® and CHOU CHOU, which are also market leaders in North America, and Baby Annabell, the widely successful brand in Europe that was launched in the United States in 2002. The company employed 545 employees worldwide and reported sales of €222.7 million for the year 2002, a growth of 17 percent over the previous year www.zapf-creation.com. As Chief Operating Officer I was responsible for Supply Chain Management, Production, Information Technology, Quality Management and Strategic Development. Co-sponsor of the strategy project for repositioning the Zapf Creation Group and development of the relevant MTP. Successfully rescued the project “Extension Fulfilment Center (construction of a new fully automated and computerized high rack warehouse with approximately 8,500 pallet slots and an integrated warehouse management system) in Rödental. Managed successful spin-off of the fulfilment center to increase transparency and make prearrangements for alternatives to run and operate the central warehouse. Developed and implemented controlling systems and KPI’s for global procurement and the evaluation of external fulfilment partners. Developed successful relationships with factories in Eastern Europe and China. Obtained recognition of cutting edge activities and achievements of Zapf-Creation in the field of corporate social responsibility by, and worked closely with, various national and international non governmental organizations. Managed pilot schemes to improve working conditions in Asian toy factories. Instrumental in implementing the Code of Business Practices of the International Council of Toy Industries (ICTI).



North Sails Lanka (Pvt) Ltd

• Sri Lanka

• Managing Director / Chairman

  • Oct 1991 - Jun 2002

  Leading manufacturer of products for the windsurfing industry, operating two factories and employing staff of approximately 1.000. Company is cutting edge for quality and performance of its products. As Managing Director and Chairman developed and established independent management and administration structures in Sri Lanka. Implemented P&L responsibility and was given full management control of the company after six months. Developed successful relationships with an Asian supplier base, reducing COGS by over 25% and increasing manufacturing flexibility. Grew revenue and profit over 50% within 4 years of operation.



Mistral Sports Group GmbH

• Munich Area, Germany

• CEO

  • 1997 - 2000

  Market leader in the windsurfing industry. Developer, manufacturer and distribution company for hardware and apparel through its own subsidiaries as well as traditional national and international channels. Most successful water sports company in licensing its various bands to the consumer goods industry (apparel, eyewear, watches & perfume). As Chief Executive Officer responsible for the Group and its six subsidiaries. Achieved turnaround within two years after a decade of losses. Developed a completely new strategy for the company to become the largest and most profitable company in its industry (windsurfing, snowboarding and apparel), worldwide. Consequently acquired competitors FANATIC/ART (rank: 3) and thereafter market leader F2, growing revenues from DM 70 Mio. to DM 220 Mio.