I am an experienced commercial and relations manager on sales of software licenses and services. Working for more than 20 years for software solution providers in predominantly sales roles.
I am a very result driven sales with the belief that a trusted relationship with the client on the one hand and the delivery team on the other hand is the key to joint success. I can build on a very diverse experience in developing, executing and closure of sales strategies for software and services solutions and have build a lively and active network while doing so.
I have managed international teams of sales, delivery and technology professionals towards sales, business, project and personal objectives.
I have gained through my various roles and client interaction a thorough business experience in various industries and have built an active network amongst clients, SI’s and software vendors.

Apr 2013 – huidig
MicroStrategy Northern Europe Sr. Professional Services Director
Responsibilities
P&L, Sales & Delivery responsible for MicroStrategy Professional Services (consulting & education) in the BeNelux, United Kingdom and Scandinavia.

Jun 2011 – Apr 2013 Oracle
Sr. Consulting Sales – Commercial Clients & Strategic Account Sales
Commercially responsible for technology consulting sales in the Telco & Media Industry. Including 3 Key-accounts (accounts amongst the top 100 most valued Oracle clients internationally).

Jun 2008 – Jun 2011 Oracle
Sales Manager – Commercial Clients & Strategic Account Sales
Member of the top-20 Western European clients sales team, with a direct sales responsibility towards major Telecom clients in the Dutch market. Managed 3/4 sales-reps for the commercial clients in The Netherlands and Belgium.

Jun 2005 – Jun 2008 Oracle
Consulting manager.
Member of the Technology Sales team looking after clients in the Telecom, Media, Services and Construction industry.

Jun 2002 – Jun 2005 Oracle
Consulting Manager
Responsible for sales and delivery of a Oracle consulting developed software package for Dutch Health Insurers.

Jun 2000 – Jun 2002 Oracle
(License) Account Manager
Responsible for Oracle license sales (ERP & Technology) for clients in the Telecom, Media, Services industry.

Jun 1998 – Jun 2000 Oracle
Consulting Manager
Responsible for sales and delivery of consulting projects in the Telecom, Media, and Services industry based on Oracle ERP and technology software.

May 1994 – Jun 1998 Oracle
Consultant, Team leader and Project manager
Started as a consultant on Oracle projects to develop custom developed solutions. Worked my way up into team lead roles and ended with a Project Manager responsibility until I was asked to join the commercial team.

Sports: active in tennis, squash, cycling and skiing
Reading, Movies, ICT gadgets.