Huib van den Berg
CEO / Algemeen Directeur at BMAir International BV- Claim this Profile
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English Full professional proficiency
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Dutch Native or bilingual proficiency
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German Full professional proficiency
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Spanish Full professional proficiency
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French Limited working proficiency
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Bio
Jan Met
Huib played a very important role in the creation and execution of a restructuring plan that helped the company to overcome the crisis. He combines strong analytical skills with discipline in execution. During the implementation of the restructuring plan Huib maintained his entrepreneurial drive and kept his direct reports motivated by giving them responsibility and keeping them focused on sales results. I am thankful for his contribution and perseverance, not only as VP but also for his support to me as CEO to make the restructuring and transferring of Plymovent to a new shareholder successful.
Friso Hijenga
It was a great pleasure to have worked with Huib. He was a key person in my international team of Commercial Directors with responsibility for all commercial activities directed from the Benelux and German/Swiss offices. Huib effectively led and managed two large commercial sales and service organizations driving machinery, packaging and service revenue. At the same time he played an important role in my team as Key Account Director for the European key accounts Heineken, Inbev AB and Red Bull. Huib sees opportunities, is very result-oriented, a natural team-player and handles pressure very well. I found him very capable handling complex commercial negotiations making thorough assessments of risks, exposure as well as legal details.
Jan Met
Huib played a very important role in the creation and execution of a restructuring plan that helped the company to overcome the crisis. He combines strong analytical skills with discipline in execution. During the implementation of the restructuring plan Huib maintained his entrepreneurial drive and kept his direct reports motivated by giving them responsibility and keeping them focused on sales results. I am thankful for his contribution and perseverance, not only as VP but also for his support to me as CEO to make the restructuring and transferring of Plymovent to a new shareholder successful.
Friso Hijenga
It was a great pleasure to have worked with Huib. He was a key person in my international team of Commercial Directors with responsibility for all commercial activities directed from the Benelux and German/Swiss offices. Huib effectively led and managed two large commercial sales and service organizations driving machinery, packaging and service revenue. At the same time he played an important role in my team as Key Account Director for the European key accounts Heineken, Inbev AB and Red Bull. Huib sees opportunities, is very result-oriented, a natural team-player and handles pressure very well. I found him very capable handling complex commercial negotiations making thorough assessments of risks, exposure as well as legal details.
Jan Met
Huib played a very important role in the creation and execution of a restructuring plan that helped the company to overcome the crisis. He combines strong analytical skills with discipline in execution. During the implementation of the restructuring plan Huib maintained his entrepreneurial drive and kept his direct reports motivated by giving them responsibility and keeping them focused on sales results. I am thankful for his contribution and perseverance, not only as VP but also for his support to me as CEO to make the restructuring and transferring of Plymovent to a new shareholder successful.
Friso Hijenga
It was a great pleasure to have worked with Huib. He was a key person in my international team of Commercial Directors with responsibility for all commercial activities directed from the Benelux and German/Swiss offices. Huib effectively led and managed two large commercial sales and service organizations driving machinery, packaging and service revenue. At the same time he played an important role in my team as Key Account Director for the European key accounts Heineken, Inbev AB and Red Bull. Huib sees opportunities, is very result-oriented, a natural team-player and handles pressure very well. I found him very capable handling complex commercial negotiations making thorough assessments of risks, exposure as well as legal details.
Jan Met
Huib played a very important role in the creation and execution of a restructuring plan that helped the company to overcome the crisis. He combines strong analytical skills with discipline in execution. During the implementation of the restructuring plan Huib maintained his entrepreneurial drive and kept his direct reports motivated by giving them responsibility and keeping them focused on sales results. I am thankful for his contribution and perseverance, not only as VP but also for his support to me as CEO to make the restructuring and transferring of Plymovent to a new shareholder successful.
Friso Hijenga
It was a great pleasure to have worked with Huib. He was a key person in my international team of Commercial Directors with responsibility for all commercial activities directed from the Benelux and German/Swiss offices. Huib effectively led and managed two large commercial sales and service organizations driving machinery, packaging and service revenue. At the same time he played an important role in my team as Key Account Director for the European key accounts Heineken, Inbev AB and Red Bull. Huib sees opportunities, is very result-oriented, a natural team-player and handles pressure very well. I found him very capable handling complex commercial negotiations making thorough assessments of risks, exposure as well as legal details.
Experience
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BMAir International BV
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Netherlands
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Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
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1 - 100 Employee
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CEO / Algemeen Directeur
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Nov 2022 - Present
Market leader in pressurised filter systems Market leader in pressurised filter systems
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Algemeen Directeur Kiekens Group
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Jan 2017 - Nov 2022
Strategic reset and revitalizing company after acquisition by Dutch Investment Firm. Areas of focus: turnover & margin growth, international expansion, product development, restoring customer confidence and satisfaction, supply chain optimization, salesforce alignment, distribution strategy, operational excellence, ERP & CRM enhancement Strategic reset and revitalizing company after acquisition by Dutch Investment Firm. Areas of focus: turnover & margin growth, international expansion, product development, restoring customer confidence and satisfaction, supply chain optimization, salesforce alignment, distribution strategy, operational excellence, ERP & CRM enhancement
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Plymovent Group BV
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Netherlands
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing
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Oct 2014 - Apr 2015
- Part of executive leadership team (Board) with direct responsibility for sales, marketing, service/installation, project engineering and product management including that for all subsidiaries in USA, Canada, Germany, France and Netherlands - After restructuring phase and sale of company to new shareholder, creation of new corporate strategy, organizational structure and innovation roadmap- Managed turnaround of financial and business performance to profitable levels
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Vice President Business Unit Industrial Products
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Jul 2012 - Sep 2014
- Execution of restructuring plan with new executive leadership team: segregation of company into three business units and legal restructuring to prepare for divesture of non-core activities- Supported supply chain restructuring program including closure of manufacturing entity in Northern-Europe, outsourcing of sub-assemblies to third-parties and start of supply chain centre in North-America- From Sept. 2013 created Recovery Plan with two key executives in close cooperation with Shareholder, major Dutch Bank and international corporate finance advisory firm- Managed execution of Recovery Plan: implementation of new business model for key international markets, closure of operating entities, rationalization of ERP environment, reduction of organizational complexity and accelerated introduction of new products for North-American market - Enforced rigorous cash & working capital management to manage revised bank covenant
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Vice President Sales Europe & Middle East
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Jan 2011 - Jun 2012
- Managed all sales, marketing, project engineering and product management activities across Europe and the Middle East with direct and indirect staff of 130 FTE through direct channels (subsidiaries in Benelux, UK, France, Sweden and Germany) as well as indirect channels (distributors, agents and private labels).- Integrated Plymovent B.V and Plymovent GmbH organisations at managerial level while continuing Managing Director/”Geschaeftsfuehrer” positions at both entities- Led International Sales Department through redesign and implementation of new distribution strategy after completion of rebranding process- Successfully introduced "Shield" fire safety solutions for automotive industry
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Managing Director
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Feb 2007 - Dec 2010
- Managed Plymovent’s Benelux subsidiary dedicated to sales, engineering, installation and service of Welding Fume and Indoor Air Quality Systems - Realised turnover growth, realigned organizational structure with Group business plan and strategy, managed redesign of operational, service and engineering processes- Managed company through economic downturn while maintaining pre-crisis EBITDA-margin - Led implementation of rebranding all business segments from Lucom/Euromate to Plymovent
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MeadWestvaco
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Spain
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Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
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Commercial Manager
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Apr 2004 - Jan 2007
- Responsible for the sales and marketing of multipack systems including machinery, packs and value added services in the beverages, dairy and food sectors. Geographic scope included Benelux and Nordic countries. Since November 2015 assumed additional responsibility for commercial department of MeadWestvaco’s German subsidiary serving German, Swiss, Austrian and Czech customer base. - European Corporate Account Director for Heineken, InBev and Red Bull - Responsible for the sales and marketing of multipack systems including machinery, packs and value added services in the beverages, dairy and food sectors. Geographic scope included Benelux and Nordic countries. Since November 2015 assumed additional responsibility for commercial department of MeadWestvaco’s German subsidiary serving German, Swiss, Austrian and Czech customer base. - European Corporate Account Director for Heineken, InBev and Red Bull
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International Key Account Manager
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Jul 2003 - Mar 2004
- Business Unit Performance Chemicals for Detergents and Formulators; responsible for turnover with selected key accounts in Benelux, Germany and Swiss. - Business Unit Performance Chemicals for Detergents and Formulators; responsible for turnover with selected key accounts in Benelux, Germany and Swiss.
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BASF Espanola
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Chemical Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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European Supply Chain Management Team
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Jul 1999 - Jun 2003
- Created and supervised a department with process consultants for the introduction of e-commerce solutions and optimisation of sales and distribution processes with key accounts - Implemented new European distribution strategy. Managed rationalisation of local warehouses and created regional distribution centre managed by logistic service provider - Created and supervised a department with process consultants for the introduction of e-commerce solutions and optimisation of sales and distribution processes with key accounts - Implemented new European distribution strategy. Managed rationalisation of local warehouses and created regional distribution centre managed by logistic service provider
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BASF Corporation
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United States
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Senior Product Manager
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Apr 1996 - Jun 1999
- Responsible for marketing and sales of the Specialty Intermediates Chemicals Business in the pharmaceuticals, plastics and pigment industry - Responsible for marketing and sales of the Specialty Intermediates Chemicals Business in the pharmaceuticals, plastics and pigment industry
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BASF AG
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Germany
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Farming
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Product Manager
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Aug 1993 - Mar 1996
- Intermediate Chemicals Division. Responsible for European marketing strategy of solvents for the pharmaceuticals industry - Intermediate Chemicals Division. Responsible for European marketing strategy of solvents for the pharmaceuticals industry
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Education
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1990 - 1992
IESE Business School - University of Navarra
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1986 - 1989
Nyenrode University
BBA, Bachelor of Business Administration
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