Pierre-Yves Meert

Innovation & Ecosystems @ ACL | Founder MakeTheStep | Certified Coach I Keynote speaker I Co Author “You book” I Business Administration Engineer

Luxembourg

About

Engaging strategic visionary skilled in fostering innovation, driving development, and improving operations. My passion lies in energising businesses, cultivating innovation cultures, and optimising operations to propel growth and redefine industry standards. With a robust skill set encompassing business strategy, product development, marketing, and operational management, I specialize in: Strategic Marketing Initiatives Business Development & Innovation Leadership Optimisation & Coaching Product Development & Remarketing Change Management Strategic Partnership Throughout my journey, I've: - Transformed marketing strategies at ACL Automobile Club du Luxembourg, enhancing brand image and member engagement while overseeing product/service development. - Founded MakeTheStep Coaching & Consulting, guiding companies to strengthen fundamentals and instill innovation culture while aiding individuals in leadership optimisation and goal achievement. - Orchestrated pioneering strategies as a Strategy Manager, achieving organiational adherence and engagement, crafting new visions, and steering cross-departmental missions. - Spearheaded transformative initiatives in multiple roles, from managing 4000+ car sales annually to shaping new mobility solutions in the automotive sector. - Established startup incubators, curated innovative programs, and represented decision-making bodies, driving companies towards sustainable growth and fostering innovations. I'm eager to connect, collaborate, and explore avenues where my expertise can contribute to your business growth. Don't hesitate to reach out for strategic consultations, partnership opportunities, or transformative initiatives.

Experience

  • Innovation & Ecosystems at ACL Automobile Club du Luxembourg
    Jan 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 7 mos

    Leads strategic marketing initiatives for Luxembourg's premier automobile club. Strengthens the ACL brand image, optimizes member engagement, and oversees the development of products and services.

  • Coaching & Consulting - MakeTheStep (Luxembourg)
    • Certified Coach
      May 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 3 mos

      Coaching & Consulting Energise companies, strengthen their fundamentals, create a culture for innovation Help people optimize their leadership, balance their lives, achieve their goals

    • Founder
      Mar 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 5 mos

      Coaching & Consulting Energise companies, strengthen their fundamentals, create a culture for innovation Help people optimize their leadership, balance their lives, achieve their goals

  • COO I Co-founder at Coaching Quest
    May 2022 - Nov 2024 · 2 yrs 7 mos

    🚀 Welcome to Coaching Quest – Where personal and professional growth begins ! 🌟 As the European coaching marketplace, Coaching Quest is dedicated to making coaching accessible to everyone. We aim to democratise coaching, boost its quality, and bring it closer to people, so coaching can help individuals, businesses, and communities reach their full potential. With Coaching Quest, go beyond your limits! Discover the power of Coaching Quest : 🔗 For coaches : Showcase your expertise, offer a wide range of coaching services, trainings, and events, and reach a global audience. We provide you with powerful tools : 📅 easy booking, 🤝 client management, 📣 promotion, 🔒 payment, 💬 seamless communication, 🌍 global reach. 🙋 For individuals, businesses, communities : Find the perfect coach to guide you on your path to success. Discover an array of coaching services, events, and training programs tailored to your needs.

  • ALD Automotive Luxembourg (Luxembourg)
    • Car Sales Remarketing Manager
      Jan 2019 - May 2022 · 3 yrs 5 mos

      Optimize remarketing activities. ● Create and deploy a 3 years strategy. ● Make the activity profitable through a new business development plan. ● Manage 4000 used cars sales a year. ● Optimize processes. ● Secure stock management.

    • Strategy Manager
      Jan 2015 - May 2022 · 7 yrs 5 mos

      Achieve a new strategy plan. ● Create a new 2022-2025 strategy plan including Vision, Mission, Ambitions, Objectives ● Obtain cross departemental understanding, adherence and engagement.

    • Strategy Advisor - Member of decision-making bodies
      Jun 2012 - May 2022 · 10 yrs

      ● Crisis Management Team (2015-...). ● Management Team (2012-...). ● BeNeLux Board - Contributor (2012-2018). ● International Innovation Committee (2018-2019).

  • Mobility Program Manager BeNeLux at ALD Automotive
    Mar 2013 - Sep 2015 · 2 yrs 7 mos

    Innovation of the traditionnal full service leasing through alternative mobility solutions. ● Create a culture for innovation. ● Explore new market trends ● Define the strategy on smart mobility services within the BeNeLux market. ● Develop strategic partnerships. ● Coordinate BeNeLux projects. ● Develop new products.