Pieter Versteeg
Angestellt, Managing Partner / CEO, europeanFOOTHOLD
Doorwerth, Netherlands
About me
Seasoned (operations) executive with broad experience in supply chain, manufacturing and logistics. Ensures a good balance between vision, strategy and business operations. Self-starting, confident individual who shows integrity, decisiveness and passion. Charismatic leader (people manager) who is able to align a global and diverse team with different interests, and lead them successfully through a challenging journey of growth, change or transformation. Strong diplomatic and negotiation skills on senior management and board level. True interpersonal competencies and proven track record of building strong relationships and establishing credibility within a complex and delicate company setting. Forward thinker with an out-of-the-box approach and a can-do attitude. Stable personality, works well under pressure and deadlines. Honest, conscientious and loyal.
Timeline
Professional experience for Pieter Versteeg
Current 9 years and 8 months, since Nov 2013
Managing Partner / CEO
europeanFOOTHOLD
eF offers clients a single point of contact, global resources and expertise to deliver end-to-end supply-chain strategy and execution via customized, comprehensive, integrated solutions including transportation management, warehousing, production/manufacturing, finished goods distribution, returns management, and global trade solutions.
Current 9 years and 8 months, since Nov 2013
Managing Partner / CEO
europeanFOOTHOLD
6 years and 6 months, Jul 2007 - Dec 2013
Vice President & General Manager EMEA
Globalware Solutions
GWS was a global specialist in end-to-end production, logistics and Supply Chain Management solutions for well-known brands. As value added outsourcing partner, we were responsible to build, integrate and manage the global customer’s operations and strive for continuous efficiency and operational excellence within production/assembly & manufacturing, material planning & procurement, warehousing & inventory management, fulfillment and (reverse)logistics.
2 years, Jul 2005 - Jun 2007
Managing Director Europe
Centrix Dental
Centrix is an American well renowned manufacturer and distributor of innovative dental and medical products that improve patient care. Overall responsibility for the strategic direction, growth, distribution, logistics and financial performance of Centrix in Europe.
3 years and 5 months, Feb 2002 - Jun 2005
Director European Operations
Wise Solutions / Altiris
Wise (acquired by Altiris Inc. – now part of Symantec) is one of the leading providers of application installation and packaging software and services. Start the European Operations from scratch and establish a solid structure on which the organization can successfully build its European expansion.
1 year and 1 month, Feb 2001 - Feb 2002
COO (Chief Operational Officer)
Waspo
Interim COO of a pan-European Application Service Provider (ASP), specialized in ERP, CRM, HRM, and e-procurement. Prepared and implemented business plan and present/pitch it to different venture capital partners, informals and private equity firms.
9 months, Jun 2000 - Feb 2001
Vice President EMEA
Identikey
Identikey is an Australian FinTech-startup specialized in internet security, authentication, encryption and online payments (eSecurity, eBanking en eCommerce).
GM of CIM in China, a full service Internet agency for developing, deploying and managing digital business solutions and strategies, including eCommerce, digital media & branding and web development.
3 years and 6 months, Aug 1993 - Jan 1997
CEO & Founder
Spaapen & Versteeg
Spaapen & Versteeg is a specialist in developing and implementing corporate business strategies and management solutions for foreign companies entering the Chinese market, with a strong emphasis on setting up joint ventures and wholly foreign owned enterprises.
Educational background for Pieter Versteeg
3 years and 1 month, Aug 1990 - Aug 1993
Business Administration
Erasmus University Rotterdam
International Management & Marketing
2 years and 10 months, Aug 1986 - May 1989
Law
Leiden University
Dutch Law
Languages
English
First language
German
Basic
Dutch
First language
French
First language