Broad CEO experience in omnichannel B2B and B2C wholesale and retail. Long-standing experience as (advisory) board member.
Mastery in various retail segments: chain stores (Club), pure players (Proxis), hard franchise (Gamma), dealer buying groups (Expert), value added wholesale (Adveo, PGZ) and soft franchise dealer groups (Calipage, Office Deal).
Multiple assignments as CEO-mentor and consultant.
Proven track record in B2B2X e-commerce, starting with Proxis, first online book reseller in Belgium, and transformed businesses into value added players.
Areas of expertise cover Consumer Electronics, DIY, Garden Center, Office Supplies, Stationary & Books, wall and floor decoration, outdoor cooking and turnkey residential housing construction (Matexi).
My skills run through all aspects of general management: strategy and business planning, finance & accounting, ICT and logistics, HR-management, sales management, marketing & communication, category management and real estate management
I am used to work in international environments as well in family owned businesses as public companies and I have an excellent track record in building lasting and successful strategies and business formats.
I am fluently trilingual. (Dutch, French, English and good working knowledge of German).
Natural and strong motivation to achieve, the habit of hard working, the faculty to gather the best people to deliver steely results.
