Background

In recent years, Robert has led multinational Lean Transformation and Operational Excellence projects for manufacturing companies with revenues between €200 million and €3 billion across various industries, including pharmaceuticals, chemicals, electronics, food, waste management, e-commerce, and logistics service providers.

Character

Robert is a bridge-builder who fosters effective collaboration among individuals from diverse disciplines. He possesses strategic vision and focuses on delivering tangible, lasting results through vision, fact-based analysis, teamwork, and perseverance. With a strong affinity for commercial, operational, and service disciplines, Robert is consistently creative in pursuing further improvements that the organization can embrace. He remains composed under pressure and is:

Pragmatic, realistic, and results-oriented

Balanced, rational, and down-to-earth

Analytical and creative

Equipped with strong communication skills

Open to new ideas and perspectives

Motivational, inspiring better performance in others

Managementstyle

Robert's leadership emphasizes teamwork toward desired outcomes. He creates optimal conditions for team members to perform effectively, both individually and collectively. Coaching when possible and directing when necessary, he respects individuals and aims to empower them to succeed independently. Robert values openness, honesty, clear agreements, and regular alignment. He understands what motivates people, avoids micromanagement, and steers clear of office politics.

Expertise

Robert specializes in assessing, designing, and restructuring supply chains and supply chain organizations, including implementation. His expertise encompasses process design, strategy deployment, sales and operational planning, production planning, and performance management. Certified in Change Management and Lean methodologies, Robert excels at facilitating effective collaboration across various organizational disciplines.

Personal Life

Robert resides in Wassenaar with his partner, Marjanne; together, they have three children pursuing higher education. An avid runner, he enjoys traveling, nature, and studying human behavior, particularly the influence of fear on actions. Robert has a keen interest in Stoic philosophy and the history of the Hanseatic League.

Some clients of Robert

• Albelli
• Boon Edam
• Bugaboo
• Eltek
• Hessing Supervers
• Sandoz
• Yanmar

Contact

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