MASTERS TO WATCH: Rogier van Dis

Rogier van Dis, leader North West Europe LIXIL EMENA at GROHE, talks to MASTERS about his challenges, sustainability and the future. Text: Bart-Jan Brouwer | Online editorial: Fleur de Jong Image: John van Helvert Challenge “After studying Commercial Engineering at the HTS, I first worked at Philips and then at Schneider Electric […]

PATRICK ADVENTURE

Patrick Avontuur, director of Avontuur-Blachere, is a Master to Watch this week. Avontuur-Blachere provides the ultimate Christmas atmosphere for customers such as De Bijenkorf. These can be companies, shops, streets or healthcare institutions. The dark, cold winter months are coming again. Which, together with lighting, creates a good ambiance. Text: Mical Joseph Image: Avontuur-Blachere Patrick “I […]

GERTJAN HOFFER, DIRECTOR ECOCABINS

With a wealth of experience, a dose of perseverance and a great passion for entrepreneurship, Gertjan Hoffer goes off the beaten path to realize his dream. Gertjan, director at EcoCabins, is this week's 'Master to Watch' and talks about his special journey through time and how he started his company. Text: Inge […]

MAARTEN SCHALKWIJK, DIRECTOR PRINCESS YACHTS

“Princess Yachts' unique selling point is that it is a member of the Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy family. This creates great collaborations with sister companies such as Fendi Casa, Missoni and Armani.” Maarten Schalkwijk, director of Princess Yachts Benelux, explains his passion for boats and how the company has grown into a market leader in luxury yachts. Text: Bart-Jan Brouwer Image: […]

CHRISTIAN KUZATKO, FRONT HOUSE

Christian Kuzatko from Huis de Voorst talks about the beautiful 'Versailles of the Achterhoek'. And who ensured that he ended up on this beautiful estate. Text: Bart-Jan Brouwer Image: John van Helvert Palace “After the Hotel School in Munich, I gained experience in Singapore, Australia and the US. In America I was […]

REYER & LIEZEL LAFEBER

At the beginning of 2018, Liezel and Reyer Lafeber sold their 10 successful opticians to focus on one new store here in the Leidsche Rijn City Center in Utrecht. And that's not just any store... they like to see it as a society. Text: Bart-Jan Brouwer Image: John van Helvert Online editorial: Mical Joseph Society “27 years […]

KITTY VAN DER SLUIS

Kitty van der Sluis, managing director of Babor Cosmetics Netherlands, has entrepreneurship in her blood. With a large family of an enterprising father, five brothers and a sister, she was taught how to tackle things from an early age. We will talk to Kitty about Babor.Text: Bart-Jan Brouwer Image: John van Helvert Online editing: Mical Joseph Creativity […]

MARCEL VON ROTZ, REGENT SEVEN SEAS CRUISES

Born in Rotterdam Marcel von Rotz is Senior Sales Manager at Regent Seven Seas Cruises of Northern Europe, Benelux, Russia and Africa: “The cruise line focuses on the top segment: the experience of a boutique hotel, but at sea.” And of course the necessary measures are taken to ensure everyone's health... Are you reading along?Text: Bart-Jan Brouwer Online […]