Frans
Business Development Director - Netherlands - iCEO #65644

Experience

European Business Manager, tri-lingual, with over twenty-five years experience in international food (B2B as well as B2C), of which ten years in babyfood business – with special focus at South-East Asia and Middle East & Africa. Carries a strong sense of business opportunities, has a hands-on mentality and a drive to get the business done.

Major Achievements

Established new business in Egypt, Jordan, Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and South Africa for infant and toddler nutrition products. B2B contracts obtained in excess of 20 mio €. Increased revenues from 20 million € to 30 million € in 1,5 years at Swiss key account. Conducted market research and analysis to determine new business opportunities for (bio-active) egg ingredients in food, pharma and biotech in Indonesia, Korea, China and Japan. Business development of strategic clients and global customers. Contracts negotiated and signed off – commercial value 4 Mio Euro.

Industry Sector Competencies

Consumer Goods

Professional Objectives

Function: Director Sales, Director Business Development, Global Account Director

Sector: Food, Dairy, Baby food, Ingredients

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: No

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: International

Additional Professional Interests

Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

Ghana

Indonesia

Netherlands

Operational Competencies

Business development (Professional)

Acquisition and shadow management (Professional)

New product or service launch (Professional)

Geographical expansion (Professional)

Pre or post investment audit (Professional)