Hi, I'm Robert
International / global marketing, growth & business (development) professional. Originally from the Netherlands but living and working in the UK for over 18 years. 30 years’ experience in the music, video games, educational entertainment, toys, igaming, hobby products, international real-estate investment, and video games consoles industries
Operating at C-level, with responsibility for revenue delivery up to $300m, managing marketing budgets up to $50m and building & managing teams up to 70 people. Used to working in both corporate as well as (fast paced) start-up environments.
Mostly B2C focussed, but over the years also very well versed in business development and B2B (especially channel partners & distributors). Experienced in all marketing disciplines (acquisition, advertising, brand, channel, content, digital, eCommerce, events, inbound, influencers, mobile, performance, PR, performance, promotional, product, retention, social etc.).
Specialties; agency management, (textured / international) brand strategies, digital transformation, growth management, integrated (global) marketing planning, product launches, and team building & restructuring
I can help both individuals as well as organisation reaching their full potential, either as a career coach or as a marketing & business development consultant
Results driven:
Achieving double digit growth in revenue, profit, (brand) awareness & customer engagement
Changing companies from being ‘product’ led to being ‘customer’ centric
Delivering integrated, intuitive & effective brand & customer experiences
Specialisms
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Book your expert of choice for a personal 45 minute 1-2-1 session. (Each customer has a limit of one breakthrough session per expert)
A breakthrough session is your chance to understand a bit about yourself with the help of an expert. Discuss your current situation as well as any plans or goals you have, or want.
A breakthrough session is for anyone who wants to:
- Identify their most important goals
- Gain an idea of their next step
- Be Energised
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- Talk to a personal sounding board
- Get answers to a specific question or problem
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During the Development Journey, you and your chosen expert will discover and unlock your potential.
This journey is for anyone who wants to:
- Identify their strengths and develop them
- Identify personal and professional goals
- Increase their confidence
- Improve performance
- Improve personal skills and behaviour
- Improve decision making
- Improve career planning
- Better networking opportunities
- Cure their Imposter Syndrome
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During the Executive Development Journey, you and your chosen expert will discover and unlock your full potential, whilst building the skills and knowledge to reach the top level of your industry.
This journey is for anyone who wants to:
- Maximise performance
- Achieve top level career goals
- Equip themselves with the knowledge & mindset required
- Optimise strengths for their unique situation
- Maximise their confidence
- Learn strategic thinking of the highest standard
- Optimise leadership skills
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- Build a valuable network
- Cure their Imposter Syndrome
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Book your expert of choice for a personal 45 minute 1-2-1 session. (Each customer has a limit of one breakthrough session per expert)
A breakthrough session is a chance to get insight from a business expert in to your business or a new idea. Talk about where your business is currently at and where you want it to be.
A breakthrough session is for anyone who wants to:
- Identify the key goal for their business
- Gain an idea of their next step
- Gain motivation
- Gain some confidence
- Talk to a business sounding board
- Get answers to a specific question or problem
- Chat to another wonderful human being!
Phone and video calls available.
Book your expert of choice for personal 1-2-1 sessions each month and select the number of hours per month. (The Development Journey is for a minimum of 3 months)
During the Development Journey, you and your chosen expert will work together to grow your business, whilst combating any problems and exploiting any potential opportunities.
This journey is for anyone who wants to:
- Identify the strengths of their business and develop them
- Identify key goals/KPIs for their business
- Increase their confidence
- Improve business performance and growth
- Improve decision making and avoid crucial mistakes
- Improve networking opportunities
- Increase profits
- Achieve personal development alongside their business
- Focus
Invest in yourself!
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