Experience

NTS-Group

• Netherlands
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Head of Sites

  • Nov 2020 - Present

  Responsibilities: Full P&L and operational responsibility for the production sites in: Eindhoven, Helmond, Czech Republic, Singapore and China. In total 9 sites and approx. 1000 staff. Member of the Management Board of NTS Group.

• Director Corporate Accounts

  • Jul 2020 - Nov 2020

• Senior Vice President Asia

  • Sep 2017 - Jul 2020

• Vice President South-East Asia

  • Mar 2015 - Aug 2017

  NTS-Group is a System supplier in the high tech industryIt develops, manufactures and assembles optical-mechatronic systems, modules and component for international machine manufacturers.Responsible for the development of the business growth in South-East region and the strengthening of the complete NTS proposition to it's regional customers.



Volvo Bus India

• Bengaluru Area, India

• Director Business Development UD Bus

  • Mar 2013 - Feb 2015

  Re-introducing the UD brand for buses in emerging markets. Starting with India and later South-East Asia. In charge of Brand Management, the establishment of the product program, managing partnerships for R&D, production and sales network. Running the program with P&L responsibility and anchoring the business strategy inside the parent company. Re-introducing the UD brand for buses in emerging markets. Starting with India and later South-East Asia. In charge of Brand Management, the establishment of the product program, managing partnerships for R&D, production and sales network. Running the program with P&L responsibility and anchoring the business strategy inside the parent company.



Shanghai Green Bus Drive Co. Ltd

• Shanghai City, China

• Deputy General Manager

  • Nov 2012 - Jul 2013

  Shanghai Green Bus Drive Co is specialised in developing and manufacturing of electric and hybrid drive line systems for buses. It is a joint venture between Volvo Bus and SAIC Motors Shanghai Green Bus Drive Co is specialised in developing and manufacturing of electric and hybrid drive line systems for buses. It is a joint venture between Volvo Bus and SAIC Motors



Volvo Group

• Sweden
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Business Development Manager

  • Apr 2011 - Feb 2013

  Business Development for Volvo Bus China and it’s export markets, with main focus on New Energy Vehicles. Business and Product Strategy for China, including Product Planning. Also in charge of mapping Technology intelligence in China. Contact point for building relationships with major customers like city transportation offices, manufacturing partners, universities and branch organizations. Create a business environment in which the local Volvo Bus organizations can increase their activities, including export from China to other markets. Show less



Xi'an Silver Bus Corporation

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Operations

  • 2006 - Apr 2011

  Two main roles: Responsible for production, production technology, purchasing, quality and product development for the manufacturing of coaches for the local Chinese market. Next to that, implementation of LEAN manufacturing. Managing a team of 8 department managers and in total 400 employees. Reporting to President of XSBC and various global functions. Member of the management team. Major achievements: Full implementation of LEAN manufacturing with large improvements on throughput time, efficiency, quality and cost. Creating a second (local) brand product portfolio which currently takes 80% of the volume. Implementation of a local variant of Project Management system which became the regional standard. Show less



Volvo Powertrain

• Purchasing manager

  • 2004 - 2006

  Two main roles: Representing purchasing organization in the BP team and act as a global segment leader for purchasing. Responsible for building the long term PCU purchasing strategy, implementing it globally and building a long term relationship with a single system supplier. Managing a team of 5 local buyers in the different Volvo Powertrain locations. Reporting to Vice-President Purchasing, Commodity Director Engine Components and Global Sourcing Committee. Purchase turnover: 90 Million euro. Major achievements: Establishment of a global sourcing strategy with cost reductions up to 30%, including the final negotiations with main suppliers. Show less



autobusfabriek BOVA bv, Valkenwaard, Holland

• supply unit manager mechanical components

  • 2002 - 2004

  Responsible for the long term development strategy, purchase strategy, logistics and pre-assembly of strategical mechanical components and systems like engines, gearboxes, axles, climate systems and brake components. Investigate and improve the entire supply chain for costs. Implementing World Class Manufacturing System (LEAN- manufacturing) within own company and with suppliers. End reponsible for a pre-assembly department with a team leader and a support team. Managing in total 45 persons of which 2 team leaders, 1 purchaser, 1 engineer, two project leaders and 40 assembly staff members. Reporting to Director Operations and member of management team. Purchase turnover: 30 Million euro. Major achievements: Full implementation of LEAN manufacturing. Creation of development and purchase strategy for EURO IV chassis platforms. Major cost reductions in material cost due to supplier change and supply chain improvements. Show less



Busland BV

• Eindhoven Area, Netherlands

• Parts Manager

  • Apr 2000 - May 2002

  A joint venture between Autobusfabriek Bova and DAF Tilburg for the service and repair of multibrand buses & coaches. Setting up and managing a parts warehouse. Sales of Genuine BOVA parts in Benelux. Purchase of parts and material. Creating a selling network for the sales of Genuine BOVA spare parts in the Benelux. Establish dealerships. Reporting to Managing Director and member of management team. Sales turnover: 10 Million euro. A joint venture between Autobusfabriek Bova and DAF Tilburg for the service and repair of multibrand buses & coaches. Setting up and managing a parts warehouse. Sales of Genuine BOVA parts in Benelux. Purchase of parts and material. Creating a selling network for the sales of Genuine BOVA spare parts in the Benelux. Establish dealerships. Reporting to Managing Director and member of management team. Sales turnover: 10 Million euro.



Yamaha Motor Europe

• Schiphol-rijk, Netherlands

• Department Manager Accessories

  • Mar 1998 - Apr 2000

  Creating a European line of Genuine Accessories and Fast Movers for Yamaha Motor products like motorcycles, scooters, snowmobiles and marine. This includes concept ideas, design, development, marketing, sales and logistics. Make agreements with Yamaha production and development facilities all over the world for the development of accessories and the supply of fast moving spare parts. Managing department with 4 product/sales managers, 2 administrative assistants, 1 marketing assistant and 1 purchaser. Reporting to Division Manager Sales & Marketing. Sales turnover: 10 Million euro Show less



Te Strake BV

• Deurne, Netherlands

• Purchaser Mechanical Components

  • Mar 1996 - Feb 1998

  Purchasing components made from technical drawings by milling, turning, casting and surface treatments. Setting up a Vendor Rating system. Reporting to Business Unit Manager. Purchase turnover: 4 Million euro Purchasing components made from technical drawings by milling, turning, casting and surface treatments. Setting up a Vendor Rating system. Reporting to Business Unit Manager. Purchase turnover: 4 Million euro



Indugas BV

• Eindhoven Area, Netherlands

• Sales Representative Special Gases

  • Aug 1994 - Feb 1996

  Visiting customers for acquisition, technical advice on welding processes and gases, selling contracts for gas supply. Visiting customers for acquisition, technical advice on welding processes and gases, selling contracts for gas supply.