Hechtel-Eksel, Flemish Region, Belgium
Starting my professional career in sales, followed by 25 years of experience as as business owner, added to a pragmatic way of working with a strong customer oriented focus in my business development and product management roles in renowned companies, individually as well as in multidisciplinary teams. Over the years, I've been managing - or contributing to - many successful product launches and strategic marketing programs. I'm a strong believer in building (strategic) partnerships and creating win-win opportunities!
Responsible for developing and expanding the Non-OEM spare parts portfolio, enabling Andritz customers to benefit from 360° service. Positions Andritz as a competitive supplier of spare parts (including for non-Andritz equipment) by leveraging 180 years of engineering expertise, strategic global manufacturing locations, and a strong sales network.
Worldwide strategically responsible for successfully launching and managing Retrofit Upgrade Kits for ANDRITZ Feed & Biofuel product lines, creating new service concepts as well as managing existing service offerings.
As member of the Strategic Marketing Team at Canon Production Printing Headquarters, worldwide responsible for Product Life Cycle Management, Product Launches, Product Support, Product Development and Marketing of the Colorado printer platform, based on the unique UVgel ink technology.
As member of the Strategic Marketing Team at Océ Headquarters, globally responsible for Product Life Cycle Management, Product Launch Preparation, Product Support, Product Development and Marketing Communication of the Colorado printer platform, based on the unique UVgel ink technology.
Responsible for the print media component in product developments. Responsible for the print media component in product launches. Shared responsibility for field test management. Shared responsibility for developing print media test protocols.
Development and management of Roland Branded Print Media. Development and management of media partner relations. Management of the Roland Profile Center - an online database of print media profiles. Development and management of profitable business models, based on specific print media, applications or vertical markets.