Netherlands
An experienced people manager with the skills necessary to thrive in complex, international settings. With over 25 years of success in various leadership positions, he consistently delivers results. My character can best be described as energetic, always seeking new opportunities, and striving for excellence—traits shaped by my entrepreneurial background. A deep understanding of retail underpins my consumer and customer-focused approach when developing processes that also address vendor needs to optimize the entire value chain. Emphasizing digitization, transparency, and traceability helps support sustainable supply chains and cultivate resilient networks, enabling agile responses to today’s disruptive environment. Relying on data-driven decision making is crucial for fostering collaboration across global teams. Driving transformational change that achieves strong returns on investment is a central goal. I am recognized as a modern people manager who upholds values like collaboration and partnership, which foster trust. Inclusion and diversity are second nature to me. For more than two decades, I have worked globally, focusing on the US, APAC, and EMEA regions. I make decisions guided by loyalty, pragmatism, and strong personal values.
Footwear & Accessories Operations & Sourcing Opening offices in Dongguan/China & Portugal