Skilled CFO/COO with international cross-functional leadership experience in dynamic and continuously changing environments. 20 years of very diverse FP&A, Business Controlling and Supply Chain Finance roles in the Netherlands, USA, France, Spain, Germany, Italy and Switzerland in consumer/FMCG, BtoB and (luxury) consumer products industries (beverages, food, coffee, watches, packaging and machinery) in local/country BU's, corporate HQ and privately owned businesses. From Commercial and Marketing Controlling through Plant Controlling to Corporate Procurement and Manufacturing within the Integrated Supply Chain. I’m a do-er, pro-active, aware of the critical details, adept in managing change. Accountable / critical / precise / organized / committed, I don’t leave tasks unfinished.

As a true communicator and effective team builder I am passionate about cross-functional Business Partnering aiming to grow the business profitably, in a sustainable way. Hands-on executing the day-to-day, close liaison with operations, with an eye for the longer-term improvement and simplification opportunities. Developed e-commerce strategies on Ops side and was in recent roles part of the Supply Chain network and manufacturing expansion strategies, de-risking supply chain while simultaneously optimizing our carbon footprint as part of our circularity strategy to make a fully recyclable product. In charge of M&A and business (unit) integration, transformation and execution of restructurings / divestitures. Diverse experiences in category driven matrix structures, HQ operations with local legal entities and recently a family owned business; I have learned to balance the potential differences in priorities and interests.

Drive for results / business acumen / strategic thinking / solution oriented / create value / optimist by nature. Seen as an approachable and engaging team leader, who shows confidence in his team and creates trust and respect, putting team’s career development first. Extensive experience in organizational change management; keeping teams engaged in times of change and building new teams with the right people. I am internationally mobile, my working experience in diverse cultural environments and countries has developed my intercultural competencies and sensitivity, I speak 5 languages. Myers Briggs ESTJ: pragmatic, honest, loyal, agile, entrepreneurial.