Antwerp Metropolitan Area
Experienced Executive Director with a succesful career in the business sector after an academic and non-profit career. Strong leadership and business development experience in the automotive industry and in sustainable development for a variety of industry sectors. Professional skilled in Corporate Planning, Strategy, Project management and Sustainable Development.
First led the organisation through a major strategic, operational and financial restructuring resulting in an enhanced value proposition to corporate members. Now leading the organization’s mission, strategic direction, planning & implementation. Initiated and developed strategic alignment within Europe of +40 national sustainability associations of more than 10.000 companies. Innovative services and platforms were developed a.o. DriveSustainability, a global collaboration between 16 automotive OEMs and their supply chains. Above resulted in an increase in revenue and staff from 12 to almost 30 people. CSR Europe is now again taking a leading role in sustainable business development.
Leading the overall planning of Toyota business in Europe, (R&D, manufacturing and marketing and sales) with a direct link to the Executive Committee (EC). New business development related to electric mobility and powertrains, mid- and short term corporate planning encompassing all divisions and input towards the global planning process, Coordination of sustainable development and CSR, including Toyota Fund for Europe, Preparation of bi-weekly EC meetings. Part of the core team that delivered the New Management Direction after the financial crisis of 2008.