Maarten van den Bos - Managing Director, Bright Business pte ltd

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Work Background

EGN Singapore (Executives' Global Network)Area Manager EGN Malaysia, Johor Bahru

Jan. 2024Johor Bahru, Johore, MalaysiaEGN is the leading competence network for business owners, CEO's, MD’s, VP's, Finance, CFO’s, Supply Chain, HR, Marketing and Women Leaders, with over 16,000 members gathered in 800 confidential local networking groups globally. Our groups are made up of 30-35 business peers who confidentially inspire, develop and qualify the decisions and actions implemented in participants' companies, saving you time and money while providing relevant input for decision-making, creating personal, professional, and financial value. I'm proud to bring EGN's mission to Johor Bahru, Malaysia, offering a unique opportunity for professionals to connect, learn, and grow within a confidential setting. I'm dedicated to providing a world-class experience for our members and ensuring their success, and I'm excited to see the impact that our network will have on the Malaysian business community in Johor Bahru. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be a part of something bigger and unlock the full potential of your business! Contact me today to secure your seat in one of our exclusive confidential peer groups. https://egnpeernetwork.com/

KVP-SolutionFounder & CEO

Jan. 2023SingaporeAre you looking for digital business tools that work for you, your business, and your industry? KVP-Solution helps you invest smart and only spend money and time on tools that will help you achieve your growth goals! With a growing portfolio, we can help you with amazing solutions such as Acumatica ERP solutions and Hubspot CRM. Reach out for more solutions that can help you and your business to grow to the next level and beyond.

DrägerRegional Business Development Manager – Safety Service & RSS

Jan. 2022 - Jan. 2023SingaporeDräger is an international leader in the fields of medical and safety technology. The family-owned company was founded in Lübeck, Germany, in 1889. The company’s long-term success is based on the four key strengths of its value-driven culture: customer intimacy, professional employees, continuous innovation, and a commitment to outstanding quality. As Business Development Manager Safety Services & RSS for Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East, I focus on supporting our teams in the region to identify opportunities with their clients. The servicing of safety equipment is critical to the safety environment and the people using the equipment. Our focus is to give every client access to the latest and greatest equipment and technology without the initial capital investment by offering our Rental Safety Services which also includes our safety rental robot. https://www.draeger.com/en_sea/Products/Rental-Robot Are you involved in On-site & Shutdown Safety Processes? Connect with me and I would be happy to discuss options for your plant. Make your next shutdown safe and stress-free from a safety perspective with Dräger!

Canary Digital Solutions Pte LtdCo-Founder & COO

May. 2020 - Apr. 2021Singapore"Information on its own is not knowledge until it is refined by analysis, tested and validated" During our years in different industries and specifically in the technology industry, we realized that many companies struggle to progress on their digital journey. In the sea of offerings they drown and don't know what is best for them, their company and their industry. This is where Canary Digital Solutions fits in. We are like a bridge between the business world and the technology industry. Our team consists of a balanced mix between technology, business and creative people who can help you identify the best step for you and your company. Whether it is cloud set-up, cloud migration, implementation of the latest cloud based software solutions or building tailored solutions to add functionality to your legacy systems and create an end to end enterprise system, we can do it all! Some of our services: • Cloud setup • Cloud migration • ERP software licences and setup • Customisation and added functionality for existing systems • Data warehouse or Data Lake creation • Big Data solutions • CTO-as-a-Service Check out our website and join our online community to see what we are all about and stay informed about the latest trends and developments in the world of technology and business.

EACIIT (BI & Digital solutions)Global Sales & Marketing Manager

Mar. 2019 - Mar. 2020SingaporeWe help you to let the data speak to you and work for you! If you take all the data ever generated over time, 80% was generated in the past two years! With this realization EACIIT (Earnings And Cash Improvement Information Technologies) core offering is to deploy scale-able open source technologies through our unique approach and pre-structured platforms that handle data, analytics and processes with one common theme - Customized use of data, analytics and processes to drive responsiveness, innovation and business outcomes.

EGN Singapore (Executives' Global Network)Business Development Director

Jan. 2019 - Dec. 2021SingaporeExecutives’ Global Network is an independent, professional network for business Executives. We offer confidential knowledge sharing across disciplines, industries, management levels and national borders. As a member, you can share knowledge with your peers in carefully matched groups and you have access to international business Executives at all levels. Since 1992, we have built relationships and shared knowledge between Executives, now counting more than 14,800 members gathered in 750 confidential local networking groups. With more than 50 various fields represented we provide members with the opportunity to get feedback across professions, companies and industries. A network provides access to current trends, inspiration and an opportunity to test ideas within a confidential setting. Our groups are made up of 25 business peers who confidentially inspire, develop and qualify the decisions and actions implemented in participants' companies. A network saves you time and money and at the same time provides you with relevant input for decision making and thereby creates personal, professional and financial value to you and your business. Globally, we are the leading competence network with knowledge sharing groups for Business Owners, CEO's, MD’s VP's, Finance, HR, IT and Marketing Leaders. In Vietnam we are now the fastest growing peer to peer network in the country.

Bright Forever Consultants Pte LtdOwner and Director

Jul. 2017 - Jan. 2022SingaporeAs the Founder, Owner, and Managing Director, I have successfully established the business in the Singapore region, devised the business strategy, and meticulously planned the marketing strategies in line with the business strategy to ensure successful entry to the market and perpetual business growth. We ensure the growth of businesses within a predefined period. As we actively participate in the process of lead generation, Developing the content and the new training programs from scratch. Our team steps in to undertake the formulation and implementation of the marketing strategy for both online and offline media. My personal achievements included, Successfully establishing the business in the highly competitive market. Also, devised the GTM strategy to ensure success in the Singapore region. Ensured successful engagement with the initial clients and helped them achieve their business objectives with strategies for sales, marketing, and international expansion with a focus on live marketing events including exhibitions and trade shows. Which then supported the expansion of their business by acquiring new business and consistently overachieving their expectations with a successful launch for their business in the Chinese markets.

TurboDynamicsGlobal Business Development Manager

Jan. 2014 - Nov. 2016SingaporeAs a Global Business Development Manager, I was responsible for starting up the global turbo-drilling business in a niche market and spearheading the business development at a global level where I ensured business growth by establishing key stakeholder partnerships and client engagements. Including technical and commercial presentations to potential clients about business service offerings which effectively addressed to their concerns. Also, overseed the day-to-day operations to ensure high levels of efficiency in the achievement of the business objectives and accountable to drive profitability for the business by efficiently managing the financial aspect and the P&L. Personal achievements include, effectively engaging with the key clients in North America, Middle East and Caspian regions while establishing a critical global agreement with NOV. Spearheaded the first international run of equipment in Canada and also successfully achieved the numbers according to the sales plans for the year 2014.

SchlumbergerLocation Manager

Jul. 2011 - Dec. 2013Port Harcourt, NigeriaAs a Location Manager, I set-up and oversaw the maintenance facility and the welding shop for the organisation in the location, apart from establishing the DT&R product line in the local markets. Propagated key customer relationships by effectively engaging with the customers, and ensured the consistent achievement of the organisational objectives in terms of sales and business growth. Also, established the equipment levels for the accurate ordering of the equipment ensuring required equipment is always at hand and took charge of the tendering and contract negotiation process to ensure a profitable business for the organisation through orchestrated, successful formulation and implementation of the market strategies focused on commercial success. Achieved the QHSE targets and ensured that the staff is adequately trained and compliant with the defined practices. Also contributed to the hiring process, ensuring that the right resources are hired to adequately fulfil the requirements and trained, guided and mentored the resources to ensure efficiency in their work from the start which eventually grew the local team from 8 to 20+. My personal achievements also include, ensuring successful establishment of the DT&R product line to be run directly by Schlumberger and not through an agent and consistently overachieved the QHSE targets of the company. Along with acquiring significant market share by the end of 2013 with always maintaining cordial, professional relationships with clients.

Smith Services, a Schlumberger CompanyDistrict and Operations Manager

Jul. 2010 - Jul. 2011Hassi Messaoud, AlgeriaIn the capacity of a District and Operations Manager, I was primarily responsible for driving sales to meet and exceed the company targets while overseeing the complete integration of the Smith International product lines into the Schlumberger structures after the merger. o Orchestrated the establishment of the DT&R product line in the Algeria region. o Developed and executed relevant and smart market strategies to drive business growth. o Nurtured and maintained client business relationships to encourage long-term business deals. o Ensured that teams are well-trained and compliant to consistently achieve the company’s QHSE targets. o Hired relevant resources and trained them adequately to meet the business requirements. Notable Achievements o Following the merger, ensuring a smooth transition into the Schlumberger structure and culture without losing the staff. o Reinforced the team’s own culture and identity while also conforming to the Schlumberger norms. o Ensured achievement of financial goals apart from maintaining a team of 30+ members and keeping them motivated through the process of merger. o Effectively engaged with the customers to nurture relationships and grow the revenues achieving the set targets. o Reduced operating costs by effectively negotiating prices with suppliers, recognising wasted expenses and streamlining processes with the teams. o Started up the fishing and remedial business in Algeria.