About
Transformational C-Level leader, specialized in growing, innovative companies in the Food Industry. Led companies and high-performing teams in Belgium, France, Canada, and USA, successfully adapting to various cultural environments. Visionary and Strategic approach to leadership with tenured experience to driving strong sales growth and maximizing profitability and productivity. Fluent in multiple languages.
Executive Leadership Expertise:
- Global Business Expertise
- Executive Team Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Building Client & Vendor Relationships
- Marketing & Sales Leadership
- Manufacturing & Supply Chain
- Board Leadership
- P & L and Balance Sheet Ownership
- Product Innovation
Experience
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Founder and Managing Director - Karel Zimmermann Consulting at karelzimmermannconsulting
Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos
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Managing Director - Cargill Protein Europe at Cargill
Apr 2019 - Apr 2025 · 6 yrs 1 mo
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Puratos (23 yrs 1 mo)
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President North America, Acting President USA & Member of Global Executive Comittee
Jul 2015 - Nov 2018 · 3 yrs 5 mos
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President of the Americas & Member of the Global Executive Comittee
Jan 2014 - Jun 2015 · 1 yr 6 mos
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President Puratos North America
Apr 2008 - Jan 2014 · 5 yrs 10 mos
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Sales & Marketing Director Anestesiology Products at BD
Sep 1994 - Nov 1995 · 1 yr 3 mos
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3M (Brussels Area, Belgium)
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Sales & Marketing Director Medical Imaging Products
Jan 1994 - Sep 1994 · 9 mos
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Sales & Marketing Project Leader Cardiovascular Surgery Products
Feb 1991 - Jan 1994 · 3 yrs
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Marketing Coordinator Medical/Surgical Supplies
Apr 1989 - Feb 1991 · 1 yr 11 mos