About Harold
Accomplished and growth-focused leader with substantial experience directing overall global business operations, whilst achieving desired objectives.
Stellar record of success in delivering outstanding results across Technology, Telecom and Software industries for high tech organisations around the globe. Highly regarded for bringing new innovations, technologies and products to the market, whilst building teams and strategic partnerships. Business professional; identifying and acquiring lucrative opportunities to ensure business success. Adept at overseeing overall organisation performance, the profitable achievement of business organisation goals, and for aligning desired objectives with firm business strategy. Hands-on leader; known for achieving operational excellence and ensuring completion of all tasks within deadline. Known as energised executive with keen focus on results and company’s goals.
Strategic, customer centric minded, and practical thinker; proven capacity to lead and drive complex projects. Known for continuously serving in key leadership roles in the Europe, Middle East and Asia region, on multiple senior leadership teams for several companies, including Wireless Data Systems, Lucent Technologies, Philips, and the Eurofiber Group.
Dutch
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
German
Fluent
Can work on-site
Nijmegen (up to 50km), Amsterdam (up to 100km), Rotterdam (up to 100km), Utrecht (up to 100km), Eindhoven (up to 100km)
Experience
- Hanab Connectivity SolutionsCorporate development, strategy & sales (interim)TELECOMMUNICATIONSJanuary 2025 - Today (1 year and 5 months)Hanab Connectivity Solutions (previously known as VolkerWessels Telecom) is a leading system integrator dedicated to information, communication and telecommunicatieons technology. Hanab CS offers secure and realiable solutions and services for telecom, energy, transport and communication infrastructures, as well as for offices, production factories, retail and logistic departments. At Hanab CS I’m supporting the board with regards to the M&A strategy, the commercial strategy and be responsible for large complex sales deals. I make every connection counts.
- VolkerWessels TelecomSales Director (interim)TELECOMMUNICATIONSFebruary 2023 - December 2024 (1 year and 10 months)Working for VolkerWessels Telecom, a leading telecommunications company that facilitates the entire process of building a high-quality digital infrastructure from analysis and design, to construction, installation, management and maintenance. Responsible for the commercial activities commanding the sales and marketing team, comprising 7 members, in the execution of assigned duties responsible to generate new revenue streams by delivering IT networking solutions and services to the Dutch, Belgium and German market; reporting to the Managing Director.Key Responsibilities• Identified market needs, technology drivers and new business opportunities;• Drove significant growth by leveraging strong infrastructure network and connectivity solutions to further commercialize the business;• Provided timely and accurate forecasts and clear visibility on sales and revenue performance by actively managing the pipeline of opportunities and weekly sales forecasts;• Oversaw the successful integration of new value-added services including new IT and CRM systems;• Cultivated robust relationships across partners and suppliers to create long term value, and identify, shape and transform the commissioning of company services.Key Achievements• Grew revenue 300%; exceeding sales targets surpassing quotas YoY;• Developed and executed new go-to-market opportunities and profitable product-market combinations;• Recruited and established a high-performance, loyal sales team through extensive training fostering a high-performance sales culture, prioritizing top-line growth;• Developed internal and external relationships crucial to drive exceptional results;• Created strategic partnerships with KPN, Eurofiber, VodafoneZiggo and Odido;• Strengthened position by spearheading brand strategy program resulting in the launch of the IT-services brand called “Blauwr”.
- TecnoFutureChief on DemandCONSULTING AND AUDITSJanuary 2005 - Today (21 years and 5 months)NetherlandsI use my great leadership skills to handle several initiatives that emphasise the strategic direction and execution of the highest standards of customer service and client satisfaction. I encourage and elevate team members' skill sets via effective coaching and mentoring. I identify and recruit potential candidates whilst raising the bar for talent and capabilities. I use professional communication skills to lead multilevel and lucrative negotiations with customers, partners, and suppliers. I constantly achieve targeted milestones and ensure sustainable as well as profitable growth.Key Accomplishments• Improved business profitability by increasing portfolio revenue and securing more income streams by fostering strategic business partnerships.• Supported sound business decision-making by performing timely and accurate forecasts as well as providing deep insight into sales and revenue performance by monitoring the pipeline of prospects and weekly sales projections.
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Education
- Bachelor, Electronics/TelematicsHogeschool van Utrecht1996Bachelor, Electronics/Telematics
- Master of ScienceNyenrode Business University1999Master of Science in General Management