Based in The Netherlands (Twente, Rijssen-Holten)

Background:

Herald is a Dutch entrepreneur and works as Management Consultant, Interim Manager and Innovation360 Licensed Practioner. He has work experience of +25 years in Food, Retail and Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG). 10 years of supermarket entrepreneurship and +15 years of experience in strategic Category management, Purchasing and Buying for both fresh & dry foods at retailers (Jumbo, C1000, Coop). He has also worked for different suppliers. A unique combination of working experience in professional retail (Netherlands and Belgium) and MBA education in economics and management.

With his self-employed company, HOnCompany Consultancy, he advises and helps companies in Food, Retail and Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) with focus on the combination of Strategy and Innovation. Herald is a consultant for fostering innovation and a certified Innovation360 management practitioner for assessing organizations business capabilities, culture, leadership, and strategy for sustainable profit and growth. His attraction to innovation is personal. To innovate and renew is one of his core strengths and ways of obtaining energy. In his vision it is essential to always take responsibility as well as to use your possibilities, strengths and entrepreneurship to make progress in society and business. Creating shared value.

Why: 
I help companies and people find their uniqueness and strengthen their entrepreneurial abilities so that we can make sustainable progress.

How:

Stimulating social entrepreneurship. Helping companies and people to advise and create sustainable connections to improve quality of life. Creating a better balance in Food/Retail/FMCG between People, Planet and Profit.

What:

Strategy and Innovation Management, Business Development, Category Management, Buying and Sourcing. Interim assignments and management consulting in retail and FMCG.

Areas of expertise:

Management consulting and interim assignments in Food, Retail and Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG). Specialised in creating shared value through Strategy and Innovation.

• Innovation 360 Licensed Practioner (IMBA).
• Innovation 360 Yellow Belt (IMYB).
• Strategy and Innovation.
• Category management.
• Business Development.
• Project management.
• Change Management.

Education:

Management consulting and interim assignments in Food, Retail and Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG). Specialised in creating shared value through Strategy and Innovation.

• MBA – Master of Business Administration (Nyenrode Business University, The Netherlands).
• BSc – Bachelor in Business Administration.

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