Bio

Creative and passionate global communication leader with broad experience of over 20 years in the field of Communications, Branding and Marketing at science- and technology-focussed multinationals. Managing multi-culture teams and projects in matrix organizations, with a drive to bring sustainable results and transform communication from good to great. Strong believer in delivering results through empowering people: utilizing individuals’ potential and teamwork. Accomplished in communication strategy (integrating internal and external communication), product and corporate brand building and brand reputation management, employee engagement, media & public relations (company spokesperson), stakeholder activation, issue management & crisis communication, public affairs (international organizations, industry organizations and NGO’s), corporate responsibility, financial and investor communication, social media & digital communication, change communication and corporate sponsoring. Trusted advisor and sparring partner to board of management and senior management. Communication passion Passionate about taking (complex) information and converting this into compelling stories for my different stakeholders, generating their interest and turning this into preference and actions. Committed to coaching managers in using communication as a strong managementinstrument and shaping a well-informed, engaged & influential employee base. Personal characteristics • Stakeholder & result oriented • Strategic thinker: looks for new insights & ways and implements this • Energetic self-starter, independent, agile • Go-getter, committed, decision-maker • Personal style – respectful and personal, eye for cultural differences, collaborative, takes ownership. • Relationship builder / team player.