2013 – 2014 ETV Tender Coordinator, Smit Salvage BV
Consultancy iro the anticipated Dutch public tender for a 10-year ETV contract for innovative new-building and operational expert input for the Australian ETV tender. Completed draft functional design for the Dutch ETV; the operational aspects of the Australian ETV scored high.

2009 – 2013 Senior Manager Projects Department, Svitzer Salvage BV
Acting manager of the Projects Department; Acquisition and business development of wreck removal projects; Coordinating tender process and project management. All projects were completed to client satisfaction ánd with positive financial results.

2005 – 2009 Senior Commercial Manager, Svitzer Salvage BV
Acquisition and contracting of salvage jobs on Lloyds Open From or commercial basis, first point of contact for clients, insurance and legal representatives and public bodies; Chartering of supporting craft and equipment; Salvage claim handling and arbitration; Business development iro OPA90; Support of junior commercial managers. Svitzer expanded.

2003 - 2005 Commercial Manager, Multraship Salvage BV
As above with special focus on the international business expansion.

1994 – 2003 Contracts Manager, Smit Salvage BV
- Chasing, acquisition and commercial support of salvage operations and wreck removal projects; Responsible for price setting, negotiating of salvage contracts and sub-contracts; First point of contact for clients, their representatives, public authorities and sub-contractors.
- Salvage Claim handling; Conducting amicable settlements and London arbitrations; Preparation of official case documentation including statements and financial claims.
- Streamlining reporting/communication structure for reorganized fleet management organization (Smit Fleet).

1991 – 1994 Assistant Account Manager, Smit Port Towage Comp. BV
Preparing work lists for client invoicing; administration of rebates and agency fees; Acquisition of harbor towage contracts; Contracting and coordination of special services, sea towage and salvage response; Development of new management information system using SDM.

1988 – 1991 Contract administrator, Smit-Lloyd BV
Support of commercial managers; developing management information in respect of 60+ vessels operating worldwide; Acquisition of towage work; Handling of claims.

1985 – 1988 Joint Venture and Business Development Dept., Smit-Lloyd BV
Assisting management with establishing new joint ventures. Administering and coordinating multiple contracts for over 15 joint-ventures worldwide, including sale and purchase.

1983 – 1984 Traineeship Nautical Academy Rotterdam
Smit-Lloyd BV, nautical and commercial departments
Apprentice on board Smit-Lloyd 72.
Setting up ISOA (International Support vessel Owners Association)