Netherlands
A highly authentic and empathetic new business and innovation developer with a proven track-record in driving ambitious brand growth and sales in B2C, B2B and B2B2C. I believe in a better tomorrow! I believe that innovative entrepreneurs and startups have the power to drive the economy of tomorrow and beyond. A true believer that ambition, urgency and leadership play a crucial role to be successful at innovation. The right team combined with technology can move mountains and make impact. My goal is to build and shape an environment in which these innovative opportunities are globally accessible. I'm an open-minded team player with an ability to work across different teams. I translate business objectives into an effective strategy with the right communication channels to get maximum results. Driven by a lifelong curiosity my current areas of interest include GenAI, Agentic AI, Embedded Insurance, Open Innovation, Corporate Innovation, Platforms & Marketplaces, Ecosystems and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's). Expertise: International Sales & Partnerships, New Business Development, Inbound Marketing, Content Marketing, Digital Strategy and Entrepreneurship. A Dutch national with a global outlook, I consider myself a citizen of the world. I have enjoyed formal education in The Netherlands and the United Kingdom. I currently live in The Netherlands with my wife and two sons.
• Assessing, identifying and hunting opportunities in Telco, Retail and Financial Services (banks, neobanks, FinTech, InsurTech and insurance companies) that drive revenue for all parties. • Business development, consulting and identifying B2B2C revenue-generating opportunities. • Providing expertise in designing insurance programs, market relationships, client service and familiarity with integration options from low to technical integration (API's). • External relationships and networking developing and expanding opportunities.
• Identifying, developing, structuring and close complex deals with target client organisations in the Benelux that deliver enduring value to the business. • Leveraging existing connections, building and cultivating a deep and trusted network of influencers within key target organisations in the Benelux. • Collaboratinging with the marketing team and other company stakeholders to grow the EIP brand through representation at industry events and broader networking • Guiding cross-functional teams, ensuring that pitches to prospective clients are delivered effectively, with clarity on the product solution • Building a business development strategy that includes proactively identifying sales pipeline in the Benelux. • Contributing to product innovation by sharing challenges/opportunities identified by prospective clients. • Providing regular reports and forecasts, including detailed insights on qualified pipeline creation, conversion rates and other business development activity metrics.
• Set strategic direction for European business development and marketing, focusing on customer experience and business growth • Manage sourcing of European strategic partners and craft compelling narratives for brand presence • Localize branding campaigns and activate agreed campaigns across Europe • Advise on online/social media strategy and build relationships with strategic partners
NN Group is exploring new ways of distribution of its products in the digital platform economy. Our strategy is to grow platform business with various insurance products on fast growing pan-European Third-Party Platforms. These e-commerce platforms are highly digital, borderless and relentlessly focussed on the customer. Together with our external partners we devise creative solutions to meet our platform customer needs and improve on them. The Platform Participation Team has extensive experience building and managing an insurance product from an operational, legal, IT, financial and claims point of view. We are API-driven and deliver multi-country.
• Lead the development and implementation of the "Veerkracht" app and platform for employees, promoting vitality and resilience in the workplace • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create unique insights for employers, enabling effective adjustments for organizational vitality • Implement scans, e-learning, workshops, and coaching to empower employees to improve resilience and work in ways that align with their values and preferences
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