Alexander Mettes

Director R&D Buying - Mistral International

Amersfoort, Utrecht, Netherlands

About

We arrange the product according your wishes, without language or cultural barriers. We have some famous and respected brands as customer. We also have our own brands and partnership brands for global distribution. Operation fields, production and development of: 1 - Surf related products, SUPs, Surf Boards, Body Boards, Rescue Boards, Soft Boards 2 - Garments, Textiles and DENIM Experience Setting up buying departments, setting up brands, Sourcing, production and development specialist, Solid supplier network, Giving a brand DNA, Clear systems and communication, Eye for detail with good helicopter view, cost efficiency, Improver Tools With our Far East office we sort out any language barrier and get out the product like you want it. We worked for A-brands in the garment and board industrie and gave that mentality to our employees. We are proud to make a high quality and durable product. Quality brings more succes then a cheap priced low quality product. Related Brands Tommy Hilfiger, Dobber, Pepe Jeans London, Instinct Surf, Aqua Inc. Halkidiki, Maui Reple, Body Glove, Spider, A Fish Named Fred, Julia Koo, Love Therapy Pictures http://www.flickr.com/photos/115430325@N05/with/12133381715

Experience

  • Director R&D Buying at Mistral International B.V
    Feb 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 5 mos

    R&D, Buying and Design. With respect for the legacy of the Iconic M-dot and Mistral we designed and developed a full range of Watersports equipment, hardware and garments. We launched the first new Wind Surf products, re-designed the legendary Vortex and more great things to come.

  • Sourcing, production & development Specialist Garments / SUP Boards at Aqua Inc. Europe B.V.
    Jan 2010 - Dec 2021 · 12 yrs

    Global distribution/development SUP boards, Soft top wave boards and SUPs, Rescue Boards (SLSA Approved) Aqua Inc. Halkidiki, stand up paddle stuff, performance paddle SUPs AirRider, GhostRider, SuperSonic 14ft full carbon SUP Race Boards Body Boards Soft SUPs Inflatable SUPs Skate boards Wetsuits Sourcing specialist for various A-brands in the Garment Industry

  • Launch Partner at Love Therapy ® by Elio Fiorucci
    2013 - 2016 · 3 yrs

    Launch partner and licensee holder board products (Surf Boards, SUP Boards, Body Boards) Love Therapy is the latest creative expression of the Italian Fashion Icon Elio Fiorucci. With the recognizable Nano/Dwarf symbol the products will turn a smile on everyones face.

  • Buying & Sourcing Director at A fish named Fred
    2011 - 2013 · 2 yrs

    Crispy, fresh, young, detailed, colorful collection of shirts and more.

  • Sourcing & Buying Director at Tommy Hilfiger
    2009 - 2010 · 1 yr

    Childrenswear, interim position managing development and buying department, 10 person allocation orders responsible for margins visit suppliers/production countries innitiate and control planning