Managing Director

• May 2018 - Present

www.circl8.com We facilitate change towards a transparent value chain beneficial for both human and natural resources. We provide solutions and services for transparent value chains across the globe, so people are respectfully recognized and rewarded and natural resources are valued and preserved for future generations. We act with integrity and authenticity through multi-stakeholder engagement we drive innovation and stimulate joint responsibility. Keywords: circularity, circular economy, transparency, ARCTIC, stakeholder engagement, sustainable supply chain, responsible procurement, sustainable procurement, creative, innovative, energetic Show less

Head of Social Sustainability

• Aug 2021 - Apr 2023

My main responsibility is developing, deploying, and implementing a new Social Sustainability strategy across Philip Morris operations while putting Human Rights at the core. Develop an innovative and world class leading strategy that supports PMI's mission towards #smokefree business. Managing a team of subject matter experts on topics like Human Rights, Living Income, Living Wage, Forced Labor, Responsible Electronics, Employability, Social Impact and Sustainable Agriculture My main responsibility is developing, deploying, and implementing a new Social Sustainability strategy across Philip Morris operations while putting Human Rights at the core. Develop an innovative and world class leading strategy that supports PMI's mission towards #smokefree business. Managing a team of subject matter experts on topics like Human Rights, Living Income, Living Wage, Forced Labor, Responsible Electronics, Employability, Social Impact and Sustainable Agriculture

Director Supplier Sustainability

• Jan 2014 - Sep 2018

Program management Supplier Sustainability Projects (scope ESG): - Develop and implement a new strategy based upon; 'from managing compliance towards structural sustainable improvement'​ - Circular Procurement; supporting the company's vision towards creation of a circular economy engaging our suppliers and partners through collaboration developing a sustainable value chain - Benchmarking competitors; best in class companies - Set up Due Diligence Process Conform UN-Guidelines and provide input as active stakeholder in development of ISO guideline on Due Diligence - Engage in an open dialogue with NGO's and Authorities on responsible procurement and sustainable supply chains Represent Philips in relevant external organisations and bodies; RBA - Responsible Business Alliance (Former EICC), EPRM - European Partnership Responsible Minerals, RMI- Responsible Mica Initiative, Dutch Gold Covenant, RVO Fund Against Child Labor Show less

Sr. Mgr. Environmental Strategy, Quality & Social Compliance Europe

• Apr 2009 - Dec 2013

Since April 1st 2009 my function changed into Senior Manager Environmental Strategy, Quality & Social Compliance Europe this role is located within the European Strategic Marketing department.Next to managing Office Depot’s ‘green’ marketing program in Europe I became responsible to:• Define a sustainable vendor and product management strategy in close cooperation with procurement, merchandising, marketing and our supply base.• Manage a transparent and consistent European sustainability program supported by local functional reporting lines towards 2020.• Implement a sustainable communication strategy that addresses triple P benefits to our internal and external stakeholders in close cooperation with our communication department.• Raise further awareness at our customers while educating our account management, develop tools and provide guidance in marketing the sustainable added value.• Initiate new sustainable innovations and develop closed loop partnerships.• Engage our key stakeholders to ensure we meet their needs and identify upcoming market trends. Show less

Manager Environmental Strategy & Marketing Europe

• Aug 2007 - Apr 2009

Implement CSR and Green strategy in Europe based on "Buy Green - Be Green - Sell Green".Define European Green Marketing strategy, develop tools and MarCom material for all our stakeholders.Manage Sustainable supply chain and product life cycle for Private Brand Europe.

Sustainability Officer Products

• May 2004 - Aug 2007

In the role of Sustainability Coordinator Products for the Business Group Lighting, I was responsible on global level for green products identification and continuation of Philips’ EcoDesign program. My responsibilities covered:• Implementation and monitoring of an EcoDesign process within all global development and marketing departments of Philips Lighting. • Maintain the Green Flagship product strategy, policy and definition that supported our Marketing departments when implementing environment as a business driver that resulted in a European “Green Switch campaign”. • Participate as Lead Auditor SA8000 in the global Lighting Supplier Sustainability task force, where I guided our Purchasing Management how to implement a Supplier Sustainability program. • In 2005 I supported our China Sourcing Organization to be prepared for upcoming environmental legislation (RoHS) in Europe medium 2006. Show less

Application Manager

• Oct 2002 - May 2004

In the role of Technical Application Manager I was responsible for defining and describing functional product specifications, translating the customer needs and customer requirements into specific product functions and product features. Within our department I initiated and managed successfully the supplier involvement regarding the lead free soldering of our Buy for Resale products.

Program Manager Automotive

• 2001 - 2003

Laser Material Processing

• 1995 - 2001