Current:
- Messe München GmbH – Position: Senior Associate. Projects for ISPO Munich, Outdoor by ISPO, ISPO Beijing, ISPO Shanghai and ISPO Academy (2011-present)
- Free lance photography, both assignments and delivering from stock (upon request direct and through stock agency)
Past (a selection):
- Co-author of ‘Handboek Vogelfotografie’, published 2021, PiXFACTORY (Summer 2021)
- Studiekring – Position (parttime): Director School Relations and – Programs (July 2018 – July 2019)
- Studiekring – Position: CEO (March 2016 – July 2018)
- Project for well-established Dutch tent manufacturer (De Waard) (2015)
- Advisory on investment proposal for private equity investors (focus on retail industry) (2013-2016)
- Wildlife photos and profile story for 4-Seasons magazine (Germany and Switzerland (2015)
- Photo-exhibition in the Bolinas Art Museum, California, United States (September-November 2015)
- Speaker on the topic of the importance of nature conservation at the European Outdoor Summit 2014, Germany (2014)
- Market research for a US/Ireland based company (Cascade Designs ltd) for high end outdoor products (2014)
- Lectures on retail strategy at conferences in Germany, Italy, Sweden, Spain, China and Poland (2012-2014)
- Advisory for a well-known Dutch distributor of high-end sport – and outdoor brands (2010-2014)
- Product & Factory sourcing for a well known Dutch outdoor brand (2010-2014)
- Speaker at the EuroSIMA Surf Summit, Seignosse, France (2014)
- Speaker at the Road Show de Esporte, Valinhos, Brazil (2014)
- International Speaker on Retail Topics at ISPO Academy, Shanghai, China (2013)
- International Speaker at the Adventure Sports Fair, Sao Paulo, Brazil (2013)
- Writing content on Bird Photography for the Greenwood Travel (Thailand) website + images (2013)
- Keynote Speaker on Shops 1st Try Event in Austria (2013)
- Corporate finance- and owner buy-out advisory for a medium sized company in the Netherlands (2011-2012)
- Workshops on Key Account Management for SOG, Sweden (2012-2013)
- Advisory for a fast growing internet retailer (Cool Blue) in Europe (2012)
- Presentation on the European Sports Market for Thule AB, Sweden (2012)
- Lecture on Trade Show Success at German-Swedish Chamber of Commerce – Stockholm (2011)
- Advisory on strategic choices for a Russian retailer/producer (Bask) (2010)
- Workshops on “Market Access Requirements Fashion for the EU” aimed at mid-sized producers – Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (2010)
- Lecture on Corporate Social Responsibilty for BSO’s & producers in the Developing Countries of Asia, Africa and Latin America, CBI, Rotterdam (2010)
- Photo Assignment for SNP Natuurreizen (published in 2011): Cycling in South-Africa (2010/2011)
- Co-founder of the European outdoorbrands Kaikkialla and Meru (o.b.o. Bever Zwerfsport BV) (2006-2010)
- Buying Director for Bever Zwerfsport BV, The Netherlands (2005 until May 2010)
- Senior Buyer Hardware for Bever Zwerfsport BV (1994-2005)
- Facilitating the start-up of Sportsnett (webshop and shop in Oslo, Norway) (1998-2004)
- Lecture on “Buying in the Sports Retail Industry”, Moscow (2004)
Relevant Education:
- Certificate Financial Economics in Directing Commercial Enterprises, De Baak Amersfoort (2006)
- Master in Organizational Psychology, Open University Heerlen (2000-2004)
- Master in Business Administration, Erasmus University Rotterdam (1988-1994)