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.

Skills

Supply Chain Management
Executive Management
Business Strategy
International Business Strategy
eCommerce
International Sales
Logistics
Outsourcing
Business Development
International Business Development
New Business Development
Restructuring
Corporate Restructuring
Business Planning
Strategy
Operations Management
Market Analysis
Team Building
Change Management
Entrepreneurship
P&L Management
Business Process
Product Management
saas
SEO
Start-ups
Sales
B2B
B2C
International Expansion
Internet Strategy
Product Launch
Strategic Planning
Sales Management
Lean Management
Lean Manufacturing
digital transformation
Business Operations
3PL
4PL
Manufacturing
Continuous Improvement
Growth Strategy
International Business
eTail
6 Sigma
Supply Chain
Management
Leadership
independent
Responsible
Creativity
Commitment
Team work
Leadership skills
Strategic mindset
Flexibility
ability to work under pressure
Negotiation skills
hands-on mentality
problem solving skills
Customer orientation
Organizational skills

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).

  • 3 years and 6 months, Jan 1997 - Jun 2000

    General Manager

    CIM

    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

Wants

International Management
Executive management
Growth Strategy
international expention
ceo
coo
operations
supply chain
logistics
internet
efulfillment
fulfillment
ecommerce
digital transformation
production
manufacturing
Lean Management
Lean Manufacturing

Interests

Mountainbiking
Photography
Active stock trading
Online and digital technology

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