Jan-Willem van de Velde

Boost inc | shaping the future of unattended retail

Amsterdam Area

About

Commercial/managing director with a solid track record in driving sales & marketing (B2B & B2C), general management (growing and turning around commercial operations & teams) and strategy (business development, M&A, turnaround and restructuring). Currently building the next generation vending / unattended retail company.

Experience

  • Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at Boost inc
    Jul 2022 - Present · 4 yrs

    Boost inc is a global leader in unattended retail technology, redefining traditional vending by transforming it into modern, digital retail experiences. Headquartered in Switzerland, with a dedicated technology hub in the UK, our team of over 150 professionals works across Zurich, London, and offices in four additional countries. Since our founding, we’ve empowered more than 400 customers across Europe and beyond - including vending operators, OEMs, and consumer brands - with cutting-edge solutions designed to drive operational efficiency, business growth, and engaging consumer experiences. Learn more 👉🏼 www.boostinc.com www.boostinc.com

  • FrieslandCampina (8 yrs 7 mos)
    • Marketing & integration director Iberia
      Jul 2018 - Jul 2022 · 4 yrs 1 mo

      Responsible for managing the commercial marketing activities & team in Iberia. Set up the strategy, build the team, restructured the portfolio and launched 3 new cheese brands. Before marketing responsible for the acquisition and integration of Millan Vicente, a local cheese cutter & distribution

    • Strategy and transformation lead
      Jul 2017 - Jul 2018 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Strategy and transformation of the business group "Consumer Dairy" (Dairy Consumer Packed Goods) within FrieslandCampina

    • Commercial general manager
      Jan 2014 - Jun 2017 · 3 yrs 6 mos

      2015-2017: Full P&L responsibility (sales, production, finance etc.) for the business unit Ecomel , responsible for organic dairy within FrieslandCampina. Turned around the business back to profitability. Last year included sales & business development of sports nutrition; launching a new sports nutrition brand

  • Project Manager at Mentha Capital
    Aug 2013 - Nov 2013 · 4 mos

    Strategy development of portfolio company and assessment of investment opportunities

  • MBA 2012-2013 at INSEAD
    Jul 2012 - Jul 2013 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Shell (6 yrs 11 mos)
    • Sales Manager
      Feb 2010 - Jul 2012 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    • Supply & Distribution
      Apr 2007 - Feb 2010 · 2 yrs 11 mos

    • Business Development Analyst
      Sep 2005 - Apr 2007 · 1 yr 8 mos