May 3, 1959
Introduction
I'm working for 3 companies in the line of print, marketing and office furnishings where I try to solve problems for my clients and save them time. Next to working I like to visit many network meetings and help young startups. They're the future! I love to bike and to play golf.
Early life and education
In 1977 I moved from Rotterdam to Enschede and started studing and living at the University of Twente. One year later I changed my study to Marketing and did my practical period in Oxford where I lived for 3 months. After that I went to America where I worked for 3 months as a tennis teacher at Camp America. From 1983 till 1984 I worked in Saoudi Arabia in the sales at Procoating. In 1985 I started up my own company in Rotterdam IVA Copyshop.
Career trajectory
In 1985 started as a copyshop, nowadays we have a full service company called IVA Groep delivering print, sign, office supplies and furniture and LED-lighting. In 2000 I started IVA SponsorPlan which was a great success. We helped and sponsored a lot of sports clubs and professional athletes. In 2012 I started IVA Lease & Invest, my own lease company for multifunctionals. In 2018 I started together with a partner Reclamebureau 390, a full service publicity agency.
Legacy and future
I have helped improving the working conditions in the office with good lightning and office furniture. I hope to improve our business to a stable growth. I hope to be remembered as the guy that helped a lot of people.
References
For references see my LinkedIn page.