Key skills and expertise

With 38 years of experience in logistics and agriculture, the expert excels in supply chain management, global logistics, and new business development. Career highlights include roles such as Senior Supply Chain Manager at Intergreen BV, where responsibilities involved managing global freight and integrating logistics with quality departments. The expert has contributed to international projects, particularly in Africa and South America, and played a significant role in starting up "Quantified" as a New Business Developer. Known for auditing processes and initiating improvements, the expert is adept in project management, customer relations, and achieving measurable quality improvements through KPIs.

Project experience and donor exposure

Sectors and geographic focus

Background includes extensive experience in logistics and agriculture, with senior roles such as Senior Supply Chain Manager and New Business Developer. Responsibilities have included global freight management, quality assurance, and customer relations. The expert has worked on integrating logistics with IT and administrative functions, demonstrating cross-cutting expertise in digitalization within logistics. Their work has had a regional impact, especially in Africa and South America, contributing to significant improvements in supply chain processes.

The expert has significant geographic experience in Africa and South America, particularly through roles involving global air and ocean freight management. This regional expertise is complemented by experience in the UK as a transport dispatcher. Additionally, military service included a peacekeeping assignment in North Africa, further enhancing familiarity with the region.

Languages and education

The expert possesses native proficiency in Dutch and demonstrates strong communication skills in English. Additionally, there are basic abilities in German. These language skills have been utilized in diverse professional settings, contributing to effective communication in international logistics and business development roles.

The expert obtained a diploma from the Agricultural Post-Secondary College in Dordrecht, Netherlands, completed in 1987. Prior education includes a diploma from the Primary Agricultural School, completed in 1983, and studies at MAVO Prinses Juliana Scholengemeenschap in Dordrecht from 1979 to 1981.