Independent Management Consultant

• Sep 2021 - Present

Racingschool and instructor car racing (licensed)

• 2000 - Present

Passionated hobby: Years 2000 till present Raceplanet Racing school As of year 1985 racing instructor at Zandvoort racetrack 1994-2004 VEGE Sierra Cup racing class & VEGE Series racing class cup coördinator Passionated hobby: Years 2000 till present Raceplanet Racing school As of year 1985 racing instructor at Zandvoort racetrack 1994-2004 VEGE Sierra Cup racing class & VEGE Series racing class cup coördinator

Sabbatical

• Aug 2018 - Aug 2021

Area Manager Remanufacturing within EMEA Reman team – focus Benelux and UK - ROI

• Jan 2018 - Jul 2018

Reporting to Sales & Marketing Manager EMEA Reman teamFurther in depth implementing and developing Reman and creating awareness & trust within the Iveco, New-Holland and CASE Ih country organisations departments: Sales & Marketing, Parts Sales Managers, Brand Service managers, Dealers, sub-dealers and their customersExecuting monthly Reman follow-up at region – country level. Sales figures and targets, product- and promo launches and Q (quality)Initiating - organising – supporting Reman factory visits, Reman dealer presentations / conventions.Aligning departments re subject Reman Show less

Area Manager Remanufacturing within EMEA Reman team – focus Benelux and DACH

• Feb 2017 - Dec 2017

Reporting to Sales & Marketing Manager EMEA Reman teamFurther in depth implementing and developing Reman and creating awareness & trust within the Iveco, New-Holland, CASE Ih and Steyer country organisations departments: Sales & Marketing, Parts Sales Managers, Brand Service managers, Dealers, sub-dealers and their customersExecuting monthly Reman follow-up at region – country level. Sales figures and targets, product- and promo launches and Q (quality)Initiating - organising – supporting Reman factory visits, Reman dealer presentations / conventions.Aligning departments re subject Reman Show less

Area Manager Remanufacturing within Reman team - Region EMEA North & South-East

• Mar 2016 - Jan 2017

Reporting directly to the EMEA Reman team managerBeing the pioneer to:(Re)-introduce Reman and creating awareness & trust within the country organisations-departments; Sales & Marketing, Parts Sales Managers, Brand service managers, Dealers and their customers for: Automotive CV (Iveco), AG (Agricultural) New Holland, CaseIH, Steyer and CE (Construction) Initiating - organising – monthly Reman follow-up at region – country level including; Sales figures and targets, product- and promo launches and Q ( quality )Initiating - organising – supporting Reman factory visits & Reman presentations to country Sales & Marketing departments, Parts Sales Managers, Brand service managers and dealers / sub-dealer conventions.Aligning departments regarding the product Reman Show less

Remanufacturing consultant EMEA

• Jun 2015 - Feb 2016

Reporting directly to the EMEA Reman team managerExcecuting an EMEA scan / assesment at CNHi brands Iveco, New Holland, Case Ih on Remanufacturing activities and composing a 360⁰ overview study / plan with improvements. Subjects: Old cores, core flow, remanufacturing standards, engine remanufacturing plant, reman team efforts, dealer remanufacturing acceptance and knowledge, remanufacturing marketing and sales promotion, remanufacturing penetration 1st period reporting to: The EMEA Business Intelligence, Dealer Logistic Parts Network Development and Reman Coordinator, Global Parts Commercial Trainings 2nd period reporting to: Brand Marketing and EMEA Product Marketing Director & Parts Lifecycle and Purchasing In particular requested to liaise with all functions in EMEA (e.g. Marketing, Operations, Sales, Business Development,…) and to operate also with CNH Reman US and to work closely with the current EMEA Reman team. Show less

Corporate & OEM Sales Development

• May 2012 - Feb 2015

Reporting to the CEO of VEGE in EuropeResponsible for all sales and sales / marketing activities to the Original Equipment Manufacturers (O.E.M.) automotive brands as well as direct aftermarket sales and sales / marketing related activities of VEGE Benelux B.V. within Benelux region as well as the direct aftermarket sales and sales support to key accounts in Switserland, Austria, Denmark, Norway, Turkey, Poland, Russia and other markets where VEGE has no sales branch.Intercompany sales and sales support to six European VEGE sales branches and related affairs re sales administration, pricing and cataloging.Budget responsible for VEGE Benelux B.V. Benelux region, OEM, Exports ( no branches ) and Intercompany.Year 2012: Initiated and gained special agreement with Italian OEMYear 2013: Initiated, organised and coordinated the VEGE Stand at the international remanufacturing exhibition “ReMaTec” in AmsterdamYear 2014: Initiated, organised and coordinated the VEGE Stand at the Brussels/Belgium automotive aftermarket exhibition “Autotechnica” 2012 & 2014 Initiated, organised and coordinated the European VEGE Stand at one of the World largest international automotive aftermarket exhibitions “Automechanika ” in Frankfurt2014 June / Key contact for ISO16949 audit at VEGE Benelux (certificate successful renewed) Show less

General Sales & Marketing Manager, OEM and Aftermarket (Europe)

• Mar 2011 - Apr 2012

Reporting to the CEO of VEGE in EuropeResponsible for all sales and sales / marketing activities to all Original Equipment Manufacturers (O.E.M.) and the sales and sales / marketing related activities in Europe for VEGE Aftermarket including the branch management of seven VEGE owned branches in Benelux, Sweden, Germany, Italy, France, Spain & UK.Direct sales and sales support to key accounts in Switserland, Austria, Denmark, Norway and other markets where VEGE had no branchBudget responsible for VEGE Benelux B.V. and approving VEGE branches budgetsInitiated and re-structured VEGE Benelux BV budget reporting's and sales figures in order to get more clarity between OEM, Region Benelux, Export and Intercompany Business figuresRestructured intercompany and key accounts pricing structureRe- organised branch-managers in UK, Spain and Italy Show less

Sales Manager OEM and assistant to CEO

• Nov 2010 - Feb 2011

Reporting to the CEO of VEGE in Europe Assistant to CEO in re-organising international sales & sales structureResponsible for sales and sales / marketing activities to all Original Equipment Manufacturers (O.E.M.) brands with headquarters in Europe and AsiaCoordinating during restructuring all sales and sales / marketing related activities in Europe for VEGE aftermarket including the branch management of seven VEGE owned branches in Benelux, Sweden, Germany, Italy, France, Spain & UKDirect sales and sales support to key accounts in Switserland, Austria, Denmark, Norway and markets where VEGE has no sales branchesInitiated new product range for VEGE Group: Remanufactured- cleaned DPF (Diesel Particle Filters) Member of VEGE “DPF-development” production process team Show less

Sales Manager OEM

• Sep 2005 - Oct 2010

Reporting to the president / CEO of VEGE in EuropeResponsible for all sales, sales activities and account management to all Original Equipment Manufacturers (O.E.M.) with headquarters in Europe and AsiaYear 2006: Awarded with German OEM contract for remanufactured engines-cylinder headsYear 2007: Initiated and awarded with Scandinavian OEM contract for machining and assembling new cylinder head castings ( new type of business for VEGE group )Year 2009: Awarded with French contract for remanufactured common rail injectors and injection pumps (new OEM for VEGE group) Initiating, organising and coordinating the European VEGE Stand at one of the World largest international automotive aftermarket exhibitions “Automechanika ” in Frankfurt September 2010 Show less

Sales Manager Benelux & OEM Contacts and acting as General Sales Manager Europe during transition

• Jan 2004 - Aug 2005

Reporting during restructuring to the various restructuring & interim managers of VEGE-HoldingAs of June 2005 to the Indian CEO of new owner Continental Engines Ltd from IndiaResponsibilities since June 2005, see also period: January 2000 – January 2004 April 2004 till July 2005 replacing the General Sales Manager Europe at his long period of absence followed by a final job discontinuation. Two short interruptions of respectively three days and +- three months where newly hired general sales managers had started.Main General Sales Europe contact and various management functions at VEGE Motoren BV before-, during and after the VEGE Motoren BV bankruptcy and re-structuring in august 2004 and the creation of the new companies VEGE Benelux B.V. and VEGE Industrial B.V. Initiating, organising and coordinating the participation of VEGE at the 1st international remanufacturing exhibition “ReMaTec” in Amsterdam June 2005 including the implementation of a new VEGE “house-style” and Website Show less

Sales Manager Benelux & OEM Contacts

• Jan 2000 - Dec 2003

Reporting to the President of VEGE HoldingResponsible for all sales and sales related activities within the Benelux areaSince the year 2000 responsible for the main VEGE - O.E.M. (Original Equipment Manufacturer) account and shared responsibility for sales and sales activities to other O.E.M. accounts with headquarters in Europe and AsiaShared responsibility for sales and sales activities to countries in Europe where VEGE has no exclusive sales networksMain VEGE contactperson at Dutch RAI Autovak, RAI Industry platform, BOVAG-VNM(reman) and Federauto for Belgian-LuxembourgInitiating, coordinating and responsible for the set-up of a new and unique so called “A-event” racing class series in the Netherlands named “VEGE Series” replacing the VEGE Sierra cup racing class after six years to establish and increase Benelux market awareness of the brand name ‘VEGE” Show less

Sales Manager Benelux

• Jul 1997 - Dec 1999

Reporting to the Business Unit Manager EuropeResponsible for and initiating, organising and coordinating all sales related subjects in Benelux area and shared responsibility for sales and sales activities to the various Original Equipment Manufacturers (O.E.M.) with headquarters in EuropeShared responsibility for sales and sales activities to countries in Europe where VEGE has no exclusive sales networksInitiating and organising the first “Motoren Occasion Centrum” (MOC) stand at Equipe Auto exhibition in Paris October 1997 to increase international market awareness. The MOC label was a former VEGE-division and selling used engines Show less

Sales Manager Benelux

• Feb 1994 - Jun 1997

Reporting to the General Sales Manager EuropeResponsible for and initiating, organising and coordinating all sales related subjects in Benelux area including the internal VEGE salesdesk organisation. Internal sales desk supporting all European VEGE branches and key accounts order intake as well as price and delivery time information. Special request to re-organise this internal department including recruitment of personnelSpecification and project responsible for purchasing remanufactured engines (finished product) at third parties within EuropeInitiating, organising and coordinating various VEGE stands at exhibitions in Amsterdam and Brussels. Autovak, Auto Rai, Autotechnica and Auto SalonInitiating, organising and coordinating all sales related subjects in Benelux area and direct sales to key accounts outside Benelux area Show less

Area Sales Manager Benelux & UK (UK 1990-1992)

• Mar 1990 - Jan 1994

Reporting to the General Sales Manager EuropeInitiating, organising and coordinating all sales related subjects in Benelux and UK areaDirect sales to key accountsChanging the former exclusive VEGE distribution in the UK area into a Joint Venture with a new partner and maintaining relationships with special customers in this areaChanging the former exclusive VEGE distribution in the Belgium and Luxemburg area to a so called “direct sales and supply" system. The sales and supply system direct from VEGE main office in Spijkenisse Netherlands to all workshops, wholesalers and remanufacturers in Benelux areaBuilding and coordinating a VEGE Motoren Specialist (VMS) network in the Netherlands 1991-1992Initiating and coordinating between 1993 and 2000 a new racing class at the Netherlands racing track Zandvoort called “VEGE Sierra Cup” to establish and increase Benelux market awareness of the brand name “VEGE” Carrying main responsibility at VEGE for the coordination of all related VEGE main sponsorship activities as well as the technical coordination for the by VEGE supplied racing-engines according a new and unique formula >> sealed engines Show less

Salesmen and salessupport

• Aug 1987 - Feb 1990

Reporting to the director / ownerRe-organising the sales administration, ± 450 new and 650 used cars per yearManaging various sales support activities including mailingsMain contact for various insurance subjectsField sales / canvas / pioneer activities for new Mercedes Benz and used (all makes) trucks (LKW) Demonstrating heavy trucks like truck & trailer combination to professional truck drivers and / or fleet owners. Introducing the all new EPS (Electronic Power Shift) systemOfficial Mercedes Benz sales advisor at the national RAI truck exhibition in Amsterdam / Netherlands years: 1986, 1988 en 1990Sales of new Mercedes Benz PKW, 4 x 4, Vans and LKW as well as used (all makes) cars in a 80% business to business marketSales of financial and operational lease contracts and R&O (repair and maintenance) contractsGeneral coordinator of company presentation weekends including main responsibility for hiring the Mercedes Benz Netherlands fleet of demonstration- cars and -trucks Show less

Jobrotator - Nachwuchsverkäufer Mercedes Benz NL

• Aug 1985 - Jul 1987

Two years education contract by Mercedes Benz Netherlands B.V. Relocated at Mercedes Benz Roosendaal / Sturm Auto B.V. Reporting to the director

Management Assistant

• Mar 1985 - Jul 1985

Import / export of fruit and vegetables / temporary employment contract Import / export of fruit and vegetables / temporary employment contract

Workshop Simca Dealer

• 1975 - 1980

Various experiences at “Garage Berwers” Family owned car dealership of the brandname SIMCA in Rotterdam- Netherlands region 'Voorne-Putten & Rozenburg" Spent aside studies every free hour in the family owned car dealership with ± 30 employees and three locations. Experiences in workshop, body shop, paint shop, workshop-planning and new delivered car acceptance Various experiences at “Garage Berwers” Family owned car dealership of the brandname SIMCA in Rotterdam- Netherlands region 'Voorne-Putten & Rozenburg" Spent aside studies every free hour in the family owned car dealership with ± 30 employees and three locations. Experiences in workshop, body shop, paint shop, workshop-planning and new delivered car acceptance