Netherlands
- Architected and implemented a change management strategy for the Converse WE Org Transformation, ensuring seamless transition and alignment across all levels of the WE Converse organization. - Activated the new Western Europe Leadership Team, ensuring they were equipped, aligned, and prepared to lead the organization through its next phase of growth. - Partnered with Global Converse to create and implement an effective hiring plan, aligning talent acquisition with the new organizational needs and strategic goals.
Dean's list, top 10% of class Specializations: 1) Leadership & Change Management 2) Strategy Fulbright KHMW Eizenga Scholarship (merit-based) NYU Stern Director’s Award (merit-based) Mary McMahon Hollaender Donor Award (merit-based) Exchange semester Fall 2022 at HEC Paris
TEAM8 is a leading boutique sports & entertainment company focused on the management of athletes, consultation with global brands and the creation and management of premier events. The company was established in 2013 by Roger Federer, Tony Godsick, Ian McKinnon and Dirk Ziff. I reported to the CEO of Laver Cup. I was responsible for the development of new business initiatives through data analysis, interviews, and market research.
Part of the EMEA Enterprise & Marketplace Strategy Team, reported to Strategy Director. My responsibilities were threefold: chief of staff for senior business leaders, project management and market research. Achievements: • Led the redesign of the EMEA Distribution Policy, impacting the Nike EMEA $6B-revenue business. Spearheaded weekly project meetings with ~10 senior leader and ensured on-time delivery of each phase. Developed communication strategy and training materials for ~700 marketplace employees. • Completed a post-COVID EMEA consumer demand marketplace analysis. The results drove Nike’s Marketplace 2025 strategy and were presented to Nike’s Global CEO John Donahoe. • Mentored 4 MBA interns and newly hired analysts
I was selected by senior management to represent EMEA’s 500 Finance & Strategy employees. In this role I reported to the EMEA CFO. Achievements: • Developed of a year-round employee engagement initiative for ~500 employees in EMEA through end-to-end project management. I analysed survey results, interviewed employees, presented at senior leadership meetings and town halls. I recruited and managed volunteers who formed committees responsible for executing a total of 17 initiatives. • Built standardised HR practices within the EMEA Strategy Team. I wrote a hiring playbook, interview rubrics, an onboarding process, and a future talent database. This facilitated the team’s growth from 6 to 15 employees. • Spearheaded the DEI Career Development workstream and designed long-term strategy with C-suite and HR representatives; initiative was adapted EMEA-wide as of July 2021 • Nominated for Global Finance Maxim Award
Part of the EMEA Customer Finance Strategic Accounts Team, reported to Director Strategic Accounts. I led the integration of the $75M Converse portfolio into Nike EMEA’s Customer Finance organization. I was responsible for project and change management. Achievements: • Implemented Direct Debit (payment automation) across ~1500 retailers in EMEA, which reduced Accounts Receivables by $3M. Built project plan, presented to senior leadership, and provided cross-functional project leadership for sales, operations and finance teams. • Renegotiated commercial terms with 3rd-party vendor through thorough data analysis and presentation. Resulted in annual savings of $1.3M. • Won Milestone Award in April 2019