Michiel Das

International Leadership

Netherlands

About

Strategic and Commercial Leader with a proven success track record in building and accelerating business in an international environment. Strong in Retail - Ecommerce - Licensing - Brands - 3rd Partner Management. A good instinct in finding the right business solutions through creative - and commercial problem solving. Someone who loves to build teams with young and eager people whilst connecting several disciplines and people in an organization. LEADERSHIP STYLE: - An entrepreneurial and decisive approach. - Well aware of "where the mountain is" and what route to follow. - Develop and implement an ambitious though realistic strategic. - People and talent oriented. - Develop a team with: positivity, accountability and team spirit. - Data driven decision making including team input. - Taking initiative with a high urgency level. - "Good is better than perfect". PERSONAL STYLE: - Determined/confident, resolving complex issues through simplification and creative problem solving. - Strong values and loyal. - Open person who enjoys the good things in life. SPECIALTIES: General Management / Transformation / Commercial Leadership / Ecommerce + Omnichannel / International Brand Strategy / 3rd Party Management / B2B + B2C

Experience

  • Owner / Managing Director at 2ndTEAM
    Jan 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 11 mos

  • Lecturer Sales, Marketing & Entrepreneurship at University of Applied Sciences Leiden
    Aug 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 4 mos

  • Managing Director Europe at SAMBRO
    Aug 2023 - Jan 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos

    With the HQ in Manchester and the EUR HQ in The Netherlands, Sambro International Limited is a leading designer, producer and distributor of licensed children’s merchandise. Supplying retailers with bespoke ranges encompassing a wide range of different product categories including toys, arts & crafts related products, stationery, bags and wheeled goods. The company has a worldwide supply chain and services global customers.

  • Trainer / Coach at SUAS - A Schouten & Nelissen Company
    Jul 2021 - Jul 2024 · 3 yrs 1 mo

  • Chief Sales & Strategy a.i. at TIMIO B.V.
    Oct 2020 - May 2021 · 8 mos