I have a strong track record in developing and implementing new (digital) strategies, products and disruptive change and building high performing teams to execute them.
Combining my strategic, entrepreneurial and creative skills to create and build new business opportunities both smaller and larger companies is a strength.
In 33 years of international experience I have seen and worked with the power of diversity and collaboration. I am passionate about building excellent products and services that people love and positively impact the world.
My work and interests have always kept me close to innovation. The experiences in various industries across multiple cultures and continents have helped me develop my leadership qualities and skills in strategy, business and product.
2016 – Today: Independent Board member, Advisor, Netherlands
2017 – 2020: Senior Vice President, Volkswagen Group, Germany
2016 – 2017: Global Vice President, Renault-Nissan Alliance, Paris
2012 – 2016: Vice President Connected Driving, HERE, Berlin
2009 – 2012: Senior Director, Head of B2B business, Nokia, Berlin
2005 – 2009: Director Media Industry, Nokia USA
2002 – 2005: Director Technology Platforms, Nokia Netherlands
2000 – 2002: Sales Manager Mobile Services Western Europe, Nokia
1998 – 2000: Manager Systems Integration, Ericsson Telecom
1996 – 1998: Manager Civile Engineering, Holland Railconsult
1989 – 1996: System Engineer / Project manager, Fokker Space
Education:
2018 – 2019: MIT School of Management, International Leadership Program
1982 – 1989: Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Technical University Delft
