Menno Van der Bil 🔜Gamescom

Global Business Leader | Expert in Commercial Networking & Business Development

Noordwijk-Binnen, South Holland, Netherlands

About

Highly adept at fostering motivated, high-performing teams. Proven ability to build strong relationships, instill confidence in business partners, and establish trust in diverse organizational settings 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲 / 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐞 ◾️Effective Leadership: Exceptional leadership, management, interpersonal, intuitive, and commercial skills. ◾️International Perspective: Seasoned in managing various regions and driving global growth. ◾️Gaming Industry Network: Boasts an impressive high-value network within the gaming industry. ◾️Mobile accessory Industry Network: Boasts an impressive high-value network within the mobile phone industry. ◾️Change Catalyst: Proficient in driving change and continuous improvement initiatives. ◾️Business Expertise: Deep knowledge in business management, organizational development, team building, and product launch execution. ◾️Market Insights: Experience in Consumer insights, Consumer Behavior, Shopper Behavior, and Category Management. ◾️Multi-Sector Experience: Versatile experience spanning Game, Online, Consumer Electronics, Computer, and Telecom Retail. ◾️Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills to bridge gaps and foster collaboration. ◾️Empowerment Advocate: Strong believer in empowering individuals and teams for success. ◾️Languages: Proficient in English, Dutch, and German. ◾️Travel Ready: Willingness to travel as needed. ◾️Open to Opportunities: Both local and European roles welcome, with interests in retail and vendor/publisher collaborations. Both local or European roles applicable. Welcome retail and/or vendor/publisher interest. 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬: ◾️International Sales ◾️Change Management ◾️Distribution Expertise ◾️Contract Negotiations ◾️People Management ◾️Commercial Strategy ◾️Global Business Development ◾️Online Game Developer Network ◾️Partnership Management ◾️Building Bridges and Partnerships

Experience

  • Senior Director Business Development & Sales EMEA, ANZ & South East Asia at Solutions 2 GO Inc.
    Mar 2018 - Present · 8 yrs 5 mos

    Responsible for managing our distribution partners across EMEA, South East Asia, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand, driving sales of exclusive titles such as 007 𝘍𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘓𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵, 𝘉𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘐𝘯𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘏𝘪𝘨𝘩 𝘖𝘯 𝘓𝘪𝘧𝘦 2, 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘰 𝘏𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘻𝘰𝘯 𝘈𝘥𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴 (𝘚𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘤𝘩), 𝘈𝘙𝘒: 𝘚𝘶𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘭 𝘌𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘷𝘦𝘥, 𝘈𝘙𝘒: 𝘚𝘶𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘴𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥, 𝘞𝘞𝘡, 𝘎𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘏𝘋, 𝘚𝘬𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘟𝘓, 𝘊𝘳𝘺𝘴𝘪𝘴 𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺 𝘙𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥, 𝘏𝘪𝘵𝘮𝘢𝘯 3, 𝘏𝘪𝘵𝘮𝘢𝘯: 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘞𝘞𝘡 𝘈𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘩, 𝘋𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘳 𝘋𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘵 𝘙𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺, 𝘌𝘷𝘪𝘭 𝘋𝘦𝘢𝘥, 𝘍𝘪𝘵𝘣𝘰𝘹𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘓𝘰𝘳𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴: 𝘙𝘦𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘔𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘢, 𝘏𝘪𝘵𝘮𝘢𝘯: 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘚𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘌𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 , 𝘔𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘴𝘌𝘺𝘦, 𝘞𝘰𝘣𝘣𝘭𝘺 𝘓𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘗𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘳 among other exciting upcoming releases. Additionally, I lead business development efforts to identify and collaborate with European and Asian publishing partners and developers seeking efficient access to the US, Canadian, and LATAM markets. I also manage relationships with European digital partners, ensuring optimal collaboration and growth. Furthermore, I am expanding AXS’s portfolio by introducing mobile accessories to our European distribution partners.

  • Business Development Manager at Distribution Axessorize
    Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 7 mos

    Establishing a customer distribution network in EMEA and ANZ for AXS mobile accessories. Creating long lasting relationships in the industry and create a value chain for this high quality mobile phone accessory line up

  • Lid Raad van Toezicht Stichting Destinatie Noordwijk & Noordwijkerhout at Noordwijk Marketing
    Jun 2020 - Jun 2026 · 6 yrs 1 mo

    Noordwijk Marketing verzorgt de collectieve plaatselijke, regionale en (inter)nationale marketing van badplaats Noordwijk (Noordwijk aan Zee, Noordwijk Binnen, Noordwijkerhout en de Zilk). Hierbij richten zij zich op bezoekers, bewoners en bedrijven door actief in te zetten op waarde creatie op het gebied van MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Congresses, Exhibitions), Leisure en Guest experience. Noordwijk Marketing is een publiek-private samenwerking van de gemeente Noordwijk, de Noordwijkse ondernemersvereniging NOV en Koninklijke Horeca Nederland – afdeling Noordwijk. De kracht van Noordwijk Marketing zit in de samenwerking met haar participanten, de gemeente Noordwijk en veel verschillende organisaties.

  • Sales Advisor at Lizard Skins
    Jul 2021 - Sep 2025 · 4 yrs 3 mos

    Sales advisory role for setting up distribution for Lizard Skins in Europe & South East Asia; When it comes to gaming accessories, gamer grips should be at the top of your list of necessary items to make your gaming experience as incredible as possible. Lizard Skins has the perfect gamer grips to take your gaming to the next level. We’ve made it a priority to have gamer grips in a variety of styles and colors. From mouse grips to controller grips to accommodate just about any type of gaming console, we’ve made it easy for you to find gamer grips that fit your needs as well as your style. We even have arm sleeves to make your game experience even better.

  • VP Sales Retail EMEA & Global Digital Sales at CI Games
    Mar 2018 - Oct 2021 · 3 yrs 8 mos

    Responsible for the global retail & digital sales and EMEA, AUNZ, JAPAN & South East Asia retail sales, driving sales of our products like the Sniper Ghost Warrior series, Lords of the Fallen and more exciting new upcoming titles. Also responsible for managing 1st parties and technology partnerships