Eric Maertens
About
Eric Maertens is from Antwerp Metropolitan Area. Eric works in the following industries: "Food & Beverages", "Environmental Services", "Consumer Goods", "Investment Management", "Automotive", and "Logistics & Supply Chain". Eric is currently Managing Director & Member of the Executive Committee at B-CLOSE, located in Haren. Eric also works as Managing Director at ELSEC bvba, a job Eric has held since Jan 2007. In Eric's previous role as a Co-Voorzitter at Royal Herakles Hockey club vzw, Eric worked in until Jan 2015. Prior to joining Royal Herakles Hockey club vzw, Eric was a Managing Director at Barloworld Handling nv / sa and held the position of Managing Director. Prior to that, Eric was a Co-owner and Administrator at PHILCO NV from Mar 2007 to Aug 2012. Eric started working as Chief Operations Officer at Alcopa Two Wheels in Jan 2003. From Jan 2001 to Jan 2003, Eric was Product Group Director Storage systems at Stanley Works. Prior to that, Eric was a European Sales Director at Stanley Tools from Jan 2000 to Jan 2001. Eric started working as Regional Commercial Director Benelux at Stanley Tools in Jan 1998.
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Eric Maertens's current jobs
In May I succesfully lead the Management Buy Out of the company formerly known as Barloworld Handling Belgium, a company I had been managing for 4 years. B-CLOSE nv/sa is the largest independent Belgian company engaged in the distribution and maintenance of A-brand forklift trucks. With the establishment of a 100% Belgian company, we wish to be close to our customers and to actively participate in the search for the most appropriate solution for every specific logistic situation. (CUSTOMISED LOGISTIC SERVICES & EQUIPMENT)
As an experienced manager in strategic planning, international sales & marketing and change management, I offer my services as consultant and interim manager to help guide companies and organisations in search of a new market approach, improve company structures, rethink their strategies or implement change.
Eric Maertens's past jobs
Leading the Belgian subsidiary of the Barloworld Handling division, the largest independent Lift truck distributor in the world, which is part of Barloworld Limited. Barloworld Limited operates as a distributor of international brands that provide integrated rental, fleet management, product support, and logistics solutions in South Africa and internationally. The company operates in four divisions: Equipment, Automotive, Materials Handling, and Logistics. The Equipment division supplies earthmoving and power systems to the mining, construction, marine, and electrical power generation industries. It offers new, used, and rental Caterpillar equipment solutions and support in 11 southern African countries, as well as in Spain, Portugal, and Siberia. The Automotive division engages in the car rental, fleet services, and motor trading activities. It operates in southern Africa, Scandinavia, Sweden, and Australia. The Materials Handling division trades in and leases forklifts and related products in Europe and North America. The Logistics division engages in the logistics and supply chain management activities primarily in southern Africa, as well as in Iberia, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the United Arab Emirates. The company was founded in 1902 and is based in Sandton, South Africa
Philco nv is an international importer and wholesaler of motorized 2- and 4-wheelers, their parts and accessories. Since 2010 we also introduce a wide range of electric vehicles to our range. This includes electric scooters, bicycles and electric cars. Our main brands include PGO (buggy), GOES (quads), VECTRIX (electric scooters) and ECO&MOBILITE (electric cars). Our central operations are located in Antwerp. We operate through a professional and dynamic dealer network supported by commercial local teams either in direct subsidiaries, through Joint Ventures or carefully selected wholesalers.