Marc van Dongen

About Marc van Dongen

Results driven marketing and sales leader with extensive cross-functional and international experience gained through a series of increasingly senior positions. Record of success delivering profitable growth in start-up and turnaround businesses in multiple market segments, including Office Products, Automotive, Printing and Converting and Solar.STRATEGY & EXECUTION: Extensive experience setting strategy working with all stakeholders and focusing on clear metrics to drive executionLEADERSHIP: Building high performance teams through strong communication and empathy skills translating into trust and buy in throughout the organization (from the shop floor to the C-suite) MARKETING & SALES: Expert in market assessment, innovation and differentiation, product launches and contract negotiations to generate new revenue streams. GLOBAL: Dutch citizen holding a U.S. permanent residency card. Lived and worked in Europe, Asia and North America. Fluent in Dutch and English, proficient in German and basic knowledge of French and Indonesian Bahasa Specialties: Translation of business strategies to tactical, market driven work plans Profit and Loss Responsibility and Working Capital Management Strategic Marketing, Market Research, Segmentation, Product Management, Branding, Marketing Communications Sales, Channel, Trade Marketing and Customer Service management Continuous Performance Improvement (Lean Six Sigma) Talent acquisition, organizational development, and mentoring

Experience

1. CEO

   Rethink Electric

   Mar 2024 — Present · Wood Dale, IL, US

Education

• Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina

  Master of International Business, Marketing

  1992 — 1994

• Webster University in Leiden, The Netherlands

  Bachelor in International Marketing

  1989 — 1992

Skills

• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Marketing Strategy
• Marketing
• Start-Ups
• Management
• New Business Development
• Business Development
• Product Management
• Marketing Communications
• Product Development
• Leadership
• P&L Management
• Strategy
• Strategic Planning
• Project Management
• Business Planning
• Six Sigma
• Product Launch
• Solar Energy
• Enterprise Software
• Market Research