Bart van Berkel

CEO at CurTec

Vught, North Brabant, Netherlands

About

A committed leader with focus on People, Operations and Commerce. Skilled in setting & executing commercial strategies, organization optimization and turnaround. Demonstrated track record of delivering growth through innovation. Turnaround & transformation of operations, financial results & teams. Strong international experience with deal-making and customer relationship management. Worked & lived in Thailand, USA, Netherlands & France.

Experience

  • Advisory Board Member - Brabant region at JINC
    Sep 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 10 mos

    Provide strategic advice to JINC Brabant. JINC fights for a society where a background does not determine the future JINC supports children with Career Orientation, Talent Development and Job Application Skills

  • CEO at CurTec
    Jan 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 6 mos

  • General Manager at Safran
    Dec 2016 - Dec 2020 · 4 yrs 1 mo

    Safran Cabin Sterling, Inc. designs and produces high-end electrical galley equipment for the Business Jet industry. As market leader the product solutions are inside virtually all Business Jets. Also serving Military, Commercial and Cargo clients with our portfolio of luxury microwaves, ovens and espresso makers.

  • Zodiac Aerospace (3 yrs 10 mos)
    • Vice President Global Sales
      Jan 2014 - Dec 2016 · 3 yrs

      Responsible for the global sales strategy of 2 Business Units of Zodiac Aerospace: - Zodiac Air Catering Equipment (e.g. airline trolleys) - Zodiac Air Cargo Equipment (e.g. baggage containers) Leading the global commercial team of 30fte with Sales, Marketing, Customer Support and Technical Sales. Locations in The Netherlands, Turkey, Singapore and United States. Customers airlines, airports and aircraft OEMs (eg Boeing/Airbus).

    • Global Director Sales & Marketing
      Mar 2013 - Jan 2014 · 11 mos

      Zodiac Air Catering Equipment supplies high quality airline catering equipment (e.g. meal trolleys) to virtually all the world’s airlines and aircraft manufacturers. - With a team of 10 Sales Directors and 10 Customer Support, located in The Netherlands, Singapore and United States, maintain and grow the nr 1 global market share position. - Responsible for defining the commercial strategy, including cooperation with other Zodiac Business Units and independent sales agencies. - Define and support new product development, ensuring the best in class solutions for all customers (airlines, aircraft manufacturers and railway).

  • Sales Director Asia Pacific at Driessen Catering Equipment
    Oct 2010 - Mar 2013 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    Sales & Business Development for Cargo Equipment in Asia Pacific. Scope: Cargo Pallets & Baggage Containers for all cargo and passenger airlines. Goals: - Grow current customer base, leading to profitable growth in Asia Pacific - Steer and develop sales agent network - Develop strategic outlook to fastest growing aviation region