’s-Hertogenbosch, North Brabant, Netherlands
Sustainability leader driving global decarbonisation, circularity, and ESG excellence through pragmatic, business‑aligned impact. • Driving Sustainable Impact I’m passionate about turning sustainability goals into concrete results. Over the years, I’ve successfully implemented decarbonisation programs, circular economy initiatives, water stewardship strategies, and community engagement projects. My focus is always on delivering business value alongside environmental and social impact. • Leading Global Teams with Purpose Empowering cross-functional, international teams is central to how I work. I enjoy creating an environment where diverse perspectives fuel innovation. Collaboration across cultures and geographies is essential to achieve meaningful, long-term change. • Bridging Business Goals & ESG Excellence Sustainability isn’t separate from business — it drives it. I specialize in aligning corporate responsibility strategies with business objectives, crafting sustainability value propositions, and translating complex regulations into actionable, results-oriented plans - advancing corporate responsibility while creating tangible value for stakeholders. • Building Programs That Matter From water stewardship to community engagement and low carbon innovation, I focus on pragmatic solutions that deliver measurable impact. By guiding teams and engaging stakeholders, I ensure sustainability programs thrive, evolve and deliver lasting impact. Key Areas of Expertise • Global Sustainability Strategy Development • Circular Economy & Sustainable Product Design • Regulatory Compliance & Risk Control • ESG & Sustainability Reporting (CSRD, IFRS S1/S2) • Sustainability Value Propositions & Commercial Enablement • Decarbonisation & Low Carbon Solutions • Community Engagement & Social Impact Programs • Water Stewardship & Net Positive Water Programs • Environmental Product Declarations • EHS Management (ISO 14001 and ISO 45001) • Team Guidance & Leadership • Key Stakeholder Engagement • Organizational Transformation & Change Management Let’s Connect I’m always open to exchange ideas, explore collaborations, and share insights on driving ESG and sustainability excellence. Let’s connect and see how we can create impact together!
I lead Orbia Building & Infrastructure’s (Wavin) global sustainability function, managing a global team and driving the execution of sustainability programs across the business. My scope includes sustainable solutions, circular economy initiatives, environmental and social impact, and sustainability reporting. I translate sustainability priorities into business value by developing sustainability driven value propositions and embedding them into commercial strategy. I champion water stewardship across Orbia as lead of the Net Water Positive working group. I ensure regulatory compliance and transparent ESG reporting by implementing CSRD and IFRS S1/S2 requirements and strengthening ESG governance across the business. I work closely with Orbia’s Global Sustainability Team to align global ESG initiatives, enhance reporting accuracy, and support regulatory readiness. Key Contributions • Reduced organisational environmental impact by lowering GHG emissions (Scope 1, 2 & 3), energy and water consumption, and advancing zero waste initiatives. • Enabled sustainability driven revenue growth by developing ESG aligned value propositions and launching a Sustainability Value Selling curriculum for the commercial organisation. • Enhanced product transparency by publishing Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for the full European product portfolio. • Achieved over 60% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions versus the 2019 baseline through targeted decarbonisation initiatives. • Accelerated low carbon product innovation by integrating recycled and biobased materials into new product launches. • Embedded circular economy principles into product development and material procurement processes. • Expanded community impact by managing a portfolio of WASH (Water, Sanitation, Hygiene) projects.
Represented the lighting industry at EU level by shaping sustainability policy, regulatory frameworks, and circularity standards through Executive Board leadership and expert working groups. • Advanced industry sustainability and regulatory alignment through Executive Board leadership, contributing to the Sustainability and Sound Product Rules Working Groups, and chairing/participating in task forces on Circularity, Product Environmental Footprint, and the Sustainable Development Goals. • Strengthened manufacturer representation in EU regulatory frameworks by ensuring the perspectives of light source producers were incorporated into new and evolving regulations, including Ecodesign standards.
Senior Director EHS & Sustainability | Driving ESG Strategy, Green Operations & Sustainable Product Innovation | ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 Leader I oversaw Lumileds global sustainability strategy, programs, and target achievement while setting company wide environmental priorities. I led a sustainability team of four and coordinated site EHS managers through dotted line reporting to drive execution and organisational impact. I strengthened operational and EHS performance by building cross functional networks and applying ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001/ISO 45001 management systems. I ensured regulatory compliance and advanced green operations across chemical products and corporate processes. I advanced sustainable product design and supplier sustainability, and led external sustainability communications. I also managed ESG reporting and public disclosures to Apollo Global Management and other stakeholders. In February 2020, I expanded my responsibilities by assuming Site Management for the Eindhoven Office. Key Contributions • Released Lumileds inaugural Sustainability Report, establishing baseline transparency and corporate ESG communication. • Developed a decarbonisation roadmap to support a key customer in achieving sustainability and emission reduction targets. • Enhanced product portfolio sustainability by implementing global sustainability programs across operations and product lines. • Increased internal sustainability engagement through targeted communication and awareness initiatives. • Built organisational ESG and sustainability capabilities in reporting, strategy, and operational compliance. • Supported a smooth company transition during the divestment and integration from Philips to Apollo Global Management.
Principal Consultant Sustainability & CSR | Team Lead Compliance | Managing Consultant Financial Services & Finance Transformation. Delivered complex sustainability, compliance, and transformation programs for multinational clients across multiple sectors. Progressed from Consultant to Principal Consultant, expanding responsibilities across delivery, sales, business development, account management, and people leadership. • Corporate Sustainability Strategy: Supported Philips in designing and building the sustainability organization for the newly created Lumileds company. • Carbon Footprints & Circular Economy: Led projects on sustainable logistics, carbon footprint methodologies, and circular business models (e.g., Connekt, Polyscope). • Regulatory Compliance Leadership: Led the Regulatory Compliance Cluster (8 FTE), delivering Governance, Risk & Compliance services to major financial institutions. • M&A and Divestments: Contributed to several successful Philips divestments, including Lumileds & Automotive Lighting, Philips TV, and Philips Monitors. • Global Capability Building: Managed the global Compliance & Risk Management Centre of Excellence, connecting Capgemini experts across consulting, IT, and outsourcing. • Financial Services Transformation: Delivered transformation programs for ABN AMRO, RBS, ING, Rabobank and others, covering MiFID, PSD, integration, and operational change.
Main job contents: Contacts with financial institutions in the Netherlands and Scandinavia to attract funding for the financing of Brazilian trade and to co-operate in taking over Brazilian risks; contacts with the branch network in Brazil to identify and set up trade finance transactions; contacts with companies in the Netherlands and Scandinavia to present financing solutions to facilitate their Brazilian trade; other activities related to the financing of companies in Brazil and the development of new financing structures.