Advisory Board

The Advisory Board of Trade & Investment Center B.V. was formed at the start of business in 2010. The Advisory Board consists of a group of experienced operational professionals who typically have or have had senior executive responsibilities for successful enterprises or who contribute relevant market know-how. The Advisory Board advises the management team in its strategic decision-making process.

Jacques Krielen is currently an independent advisor and marketing expert and services a portfolio of multinational clients. Prior to this, he was Chief Executive Officer at Nestle Nederland B.V. whereas next to the Dutch market Mr. Krielen was also responsible for the operations of six export factories, the global key account management of Ahold within Nestle SA and the European Ice Cream market. Mr. Krielen started his career at Nestle USA and joined the Dutch organization in 1975. During career at Nestle Nederland B.V. he achieved recognition in the marketing arena due to his campaign 'No nuts No glory'. He was awarded 'reklameman van het jaar' in 1997 and won various awards for his commercials around KitKat, Nescafe and Rolo.

Jacques Krielen has a broad experience of international marketing and building new brands in new markets.

Rudy Westenberg is member of the board of directors at Hem Zaden B.V. and Hem Genetics B.V. Before joining Hem Zaden in 1997, he was member of the management team of Sakata Seeds Europe B.V. Between 1981 and 1990 Mr. Westenberg worked for Syngenta Seeds B.V. (formerly Sluis & Groot B.V.). Besides his position at Hem Zaden and Hem Genetics, Mr. Westenberg is currently member of the board of directors at the National Garden Buro Inc. (USA).

Rudy Westenberg has 25 years of experience in the global business development arena, he developed marketing, sales and coached a wide range of sales channels in Europe, Russia, The Middle-East, North-Africa, Asia and The United States.

Jan de Bree is an entrepreneur and investor with a specialization in marketing, media and publishing. Before starting his own company De Bree Productions B.V. in 1988 he worked in the private sector. Mr. de Bree fulfilled the position of Communication Manager at the American company Fasson, where he was responsible for the South-American region. His media production business strongly developed over the last two decades during which it has launched more than 120 titles in the Benelux markets.

As an investor Mr. de Bree takes stake in companies within the media, ICT and fulfillment industry, where his primary focus is directed to the reorganization and international expansion of the companies.