Optimist Trusted Advisor ● Executive Mentor & Coach ● Public Speaker

Are you ready to shake things up? I’m here to help you challenge the status quo and show you how to create a better world while unlocking the full potential of your business through sustainable development, digital transformation, and authentic leadership. Let’s face it, the stakes are higher than ever – we’re up against global challenges like climate change and social inequality, and we’ve seen how accelerated transformations in omnichannel customer experience and employee engagement are making or breaking businesses. It’s clear that traditional models aren’t enough to keep up. But there’s a way forward – by harnessing the power of innovation and technology, we can transform our companies into engines of positive change, co-designing it with our employees and customers. This won’t be easy, and it won’t be without risks, but the rewards are immense. Imagine a future where profit and purpose go hand in hand, where businesses thrive by doing good. Are you ready to join me in making it happen? Let’s make it desirable, feasible, and viable.

Unlocking the potential of sustainable business: My key areas of interest and expertise

Authentic Leadership: 🏆 I am passionate about the importance of authentic leadership in driving organizational success. By fostering a culture of transparency, integrity, and accountability, leaders can inspire their teams to achieve their full potential and build strong relationships and trust with all stakeholders. I work with leaders to develop the skills and mindsets needed to lead with authenticity and purpose.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): 🌍 I focus on helping companies integrate social and environmental goals into their business strategies to create shared value for all stakeholders. #CSR
Environmental, Social & Corporate Governance (ESG): 🌿 I’m passionate about the potential of ESG to drive positive change in companies and the wider world, and I help businesses develop ESG frameworks that align with their values and goals. #ESG
Purpose & Strategy: 🎯 I believe that purpose-driven companies are better positioned to succeed in today’s rapidly changing business landscape. I work with businesses and their leaders to develop clear, authentic purpose statements that guide their strategies and decision-making. #PurposeDriven
Product Portfolio Lifecycle Meeting Real Market Needs: 🚀 As a former global Chief Product Officer, I help businesses bring innovative, market-driven products to market and optimize their product and services portfolios over time. #ProductDevelopment #MarketDriven
Customer Experience Supporting Customer Lifetime Value and Its Infinite Lifecycle Loop: 💻 with a track record at Salesforce and Oracle marketing CX technologies, I help companies create exceptional customer experiences that increase customer satisfaction, loyalty, and lifetime value. By designing ‘Phygital’ customer journeys that reflect the infinite lifecycle loop, companies can cultivate long-term relationships with their customers. CSAT, NPS but also Customer Effort Score (CES) are good KPIs to track. #CustomerExperience #Phygital
Customer Value-Based Marketing & Communications: 💬 As a former EMEA Vice President of Marketing in SaaS, I focus on developing storytelling, positioning, messaging and content that speaks directly to customers’ needs and desires. This approach helps companies build strong brand identities and deepen customer engagement. #CustomerValue #ABM
Technology Trends: 🔍 I stay up-to-date with the latest technology trends, including emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and blockchain but also enterprise applications (CRM, HCM, ERP, …). I help companies leverage these technologies to drive innovation, improve efficiency, and create value for their customers. #TechTrends
Cloud (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, DaaS) Market Dynamics: ☁️ I have a deep understanding of the cloud computing market and its dynamics, having operated as an executive at Salesforce, and driving the transition to SaaS at Oracle and Sage. I help companies navigate this complex landscape and identify the right cloud solutions to support their business objectives. #CloudComputing #SaaS #PaaS #IaaS #DaaS

Entering my 35+ years in Information Technology, see my bio and In the news for more details, I have already taken an active part in the last major paradigm shifts in our industry: the personal computing revolution in the ’80s, the Internet bubble in the ’90s, the cloud & mobile computing, social networking, Artificial Intelligence (AI/ML), Internet of Things (IoT) in the new Millenium. With a focus on B2B tech, I tend to write and talk about topics including authentic leadership, corporate social responsibility, purpose-driven business, and more. I enjoy public speaking very much.

Having provided executive leadership for fast-paced High Tech businesses in marketing, communications, digital, business development, product management (CPO), M&A, and alliances roles, I started as an entrepreneur, founding my own software company, and then served major global IT vendors in international roles. I bring my global and seasoned experience, strategic thought leadership, ideation, persuasion, passion, and high energy to help teams of any size thrive in complexity, speed, and change. Mentoring and coaching are an integral part of my professional work, and I find them fulfilling, especially with Millennials and Gen-Z.
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“Mentoring, coaching, educating, and helping others is what drives me. Seeing people grow and succeed is the most fulfilling work I can do, and it’s what gets me up every morning.”

Visiting Robben Island in South Africa, I was impressed by how committed Nelson Mandela was, despite all the obstacles in prison, to educate his fellow inmates. As he put it, ‘Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.‘ His words continue to inspire me to this day.