The Randstad, Netherlands
With 20+ years of experience in consumer goods and retail, I am a commercial MD who joined Burg Group as CCO. Founded in 1947, Burg Group is an innovative producer of natural vinegar and syrups. In Europe, Burg Group is the market leader in natural vinegar, with more than 300 employees and production locations in five countries. Additionally, since March 2024, Burg Group has been active with a production location in the United States. The company aims to operate fully circular and CO2 neutral by 2035. My mission is to make a positive impact by doing well for business, while doing good for society. I am passionate about the global transformation to a more sustainable living for everyone on this planet. I have a proven track record of developing people and commercial teams to achieve consistent, competitive, profitable, and responsible growth. As a SingularityU alumnus, I have a keen interest in innovation and digital transformation. I have professionalized organisations and a range of different teams to a more future-proof, focused and high-performing culture. I have successfully led and expanded Unilever International's business in Benelux and Europe, as well as co-led the Beauty and Personal Care Business Unit within Unilever Benelux. I have professionalized ECOstyle (PE-led, ex-family owned) in Netherlands & Belgium and I recently helped out at Bloom@Wolf in Sales BtB. My areas of expertise include: General management & Operations, Strategy development, Leading Teams and Talent, Sales management & Negotiations, Marketing & Innovation development, Channel Differentiation, E-comm & digital marketing, Buying & Merchandising, Sourcing & Logistics, Purpose & Digital Transformation. I am a positive, authentic, empathic, insightful, structured, connecting, commercial, no-nonsense, loyal, disciplined, and persistent leader.
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