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Executive iCEO #91769
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Geert's Profile

  • PositionCOO/Managing Director
  • NationalityBelgium
  • Home countryUK

Experience

Managing Director of a global Mining Technology company (UK), with a background of International executive experience at Sales Company (Germany), at EU HQ (Belgium) and at global HQ (Japan). Change agent, with vast experience in organizational, business and digital transformations. People manager with proven track record in team management, talent development and retention.

Major Achievements

Managing 60+ people across 5 locations worldwide. Grow the Mining Technology company business by 300% over 4 years, on track to achieve 16+ mio USD in turnover this year. Managed a business of +240 mio USD in previous experience before transitioning into solution business with current employer being a technology start-up (established via acquisition/carve-out). Proven success in defining and executing solid go-to-market strategies.

Industry Sector Competencies

Electronics
Software
Consumer Goods
Automotive
Mining

Professional Objectives

Function: Managing Director, COO, CEO
Sector: Industrial, Manufacturing, SaaS, Tech
Interim Manager: No
Permanent Position: Yes
Operational: Yes
Availability: Full time
Prefered Locations: Geographically mobile

Additional Professional Interests

Operational coaching on demand
Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

Belgium
Germany
Japan
UK

Operational Competencies

AI strategy (Professional)
DEI strategy (Professional)
ESG & sustainability strategy (Professional)
Technologies to market (Professional)
Business development (Expert)
Acquisition and shadow management (Professional)
New product or service launch (Expert)
Geographical expansion (Expert)
Company rescue or turnaround (Expert)
Close down or sell off (Professional)
Pre or post investment audit (Professional)

Nationality

Belgium

Home Country

UK

Availability

Full time

Education

Masters in Applied Economics

Languages

Dutch, English, Flemish, French, German

Management Experience

More than 15 years

Company Size

Start-up, SMB, Multinational

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