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Geert van Lantschoot

Strategic leader in international retail/distribution development industry for lifestyle products.
About

With an established career as a strategic leader, my focus is on international business strategy and new business development, particularly in the retail and distribution sectors for high-value consumer goods. My approach thrives on hands-on execution, fostering lean and sustainable environments where creativity and entrepreneurship are paramount. The leadership in global retail development is exemplified by spearheading innovative projects within a vibrant selection of lifestyle products. My passion lies in inspiring teams to achieve beyond expectations, cultivating dynamic growth, and crafting a world where comfort and quality meet.

Previous Brands
Flamant
vetsak®
Tribù
EIRON BV
bulthaup
KitchenAid Europa, Inc. (Whirlpool Corp.)
Ophardt Hygiene
Kannegieter
Concordia Textiles
Deknudt Mirrors
Work Experience
CEO ad interim - Executive board member - General Manager - Sales
Feb ‘23 - Mar ‘24
Self employed

Restructured the sales organisation: back office and field sales team, focus on expanding the retail network. Simplified commercial condition and shipping costs. Activated on and off-line marketing (Seasonal Catalogues, E-commerce, digital marketing, website) Coordinated sales operations with retail network, market introduction of collections (summer and winter). Focus on cash flow management.

Head of global retail development.
Jun ‘21 - Oct ‘22
Self employed

Energizing growth with future oriented retail partners. Coordinating the e-commerce activities of vetsak with the development of a pro-active retail network to create a community that makes the world a more comfortable place.

Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)
Aug ‘19 - Mar ‘21
Self employed

Manufacturer of luxury outdoor furniture • Defined sales growth model and organized sales process around it. 2020 increased revenue and grew profit with 30% • Introduced and implemented digital transformation.

Owner
Apr ‘19 - Now
Self employed

Eiron is my own management company. Eiron helps you to create, structure and optimize your commercial activities internationally. With a focus on consumer goods with high added value, we assess, develop and refine your organization and activities, we love hands on execution and get with you in the field, offer a broad retail experience in various aspects. As a dynamic result oriented strategic leader,I like to inspire and motivate people towards real commitments and results in lean & sustainable environments where creative entrepreneurship makes a difference. Open for temporary and permanent (inter)national missions in the Retail/distribution development industry.

Head Of International Business Development
Jun ‘16 - Jul ‘19
bulthaup

Manufacturer of high end luxury kitchens • Focused on main revenue drivers and expansion of the network after 5 year revenue drop. Increased turnover with 10% in 2017. Increased number of POS with 10% in Europe • Developed the format for future retail operations in the kitchen market. • Acquired a service company as implementation of the new form

Sales Director EMEA
Jan ‘08 - Mar ‘16
KitchenAid Europa, Inc. (Whirlpool Corp.)

• Revenue increase to 150.000K€ (230% uplift) maintaining operational profit level in double digit range. • Market share leader in major markets ( GER, UK,FR) • Transformed sales organization importer/distributor to own sales offices (NL). agents to own direct sales teams (GER). • Created the KitchenAid e-commerce site

Sales and Marketing Manager EMEA
Sep ‘04 - Dec ‘07
KitchenAid Europa, Inc. (Whirlpool Corp.)

• Grew revenue from € 23.000K€ to € 65.000K€( 282% uplift) • Consecutively reached net operational profit of >30% • Launched 5 new product lines. • Introduced a Selective Distribution in Europe.

European Sales Manager
Feb ‘01 - Jun ‘04
Ophardt Hygiene

German manufacturer of different types of dispensing solutions • Managed the EMEA export dept. with sales offices in France and UK (P&L resp. in UK) • Account manager for OEM projects Turn over increase € 11.000K€ to € 17.000K€

Sales Manager
Jan ‘00 - Dec ‘00
Kannegieter

Distributor of data network components. • Managed a small distribution company of network components (switches, routers, cabling)

European Marketing Mgr.
Jul ‘97 - Dec ‘99
Concordia Textiles

Manufacturer and ennobler of synthetic textiles • Started B2B marketing for fashion and technical textiles applications • Created Marketing Information System.

Global Export Manager
Jun ‘94 - Jul ‘97
Deknudt Mirrors

Manufacturer of decorative frame mirrors • Created a global distributors network

Languages
Chinese - Basic
Dutch - Native
English - Native
French - Fluent
German - Fluent
Education & Training
Vlerick Business School
‘88 - ‘89
Master
Ghent University
‘83 - ‘89
Master
2820 Bonheiden, Belgium