BRAM STROOT
Senior Management
Alicante,
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in business development, innovation, financial planning, and strategic business management. Demonstrated expertise in the horticultural sector with a global network of contacts in agriculture. Recognized for exceptional project management skills, successfully expanding markets and building strong professional relationships. Adept at providing strong leadership, driving revenue growth, and achieving cost savings. Skilled in engaging individuals at all levels and effectively managing multicultural teams.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner and Director
Pacific Fruits Europe S.L. -www.pacificfruits.com
06.2024 - Current
- Manage import operations of fruits from South America to Europe, overseeing logistics, compliance and sales.
Owner and Director
AG Strategy S.L. -www.agstrategy.eu
10.2023 - Current
- Provide consultancy services to agricultural companies, delivering solutions tailored to client needs.
Director Europe
Plant Tape
12.2012 - 08.2023
- Spearheaded the launch of an innovative horticultural system, significantly increasing market share.
- Developed and executed business strategies to target new markets effectively.
- Managed budgets and optimized resource utilization to drive cost efficiency.
- Negotiated contracts to reduce cost while improving product quality.
- Built a vast global professional network and gained deep industry knowledge.
Project Manager
Plant Tape
01.2004 - 12.2012
- Led the development of a revolutionary horticultural transplanting system (www.planttape.com).
- Project management, financial budgeting and timely reporting on progress.
- Conducted research on new technologies and materials for project enhancement.
- Strengthened the company's market position by securing intellectual property rights.
- Screened potential investors and brokered a successful deal with a key investor for the project.
Group Managing Director
Florida Grains Inc.
01.1999 - 01.2004
- Led rice processing and distribution operations across the USA, Europe, South America and the Caribbean.
- Focused on financial control and process optimization for efficiency improvements.
- Experienced in international trade, shipping and logistics.
General Manager
Alesie Guyana
01.1996 - 01.1999
- Led crisis management, restructured operations and enhanced financial controlling systems.
- Managed the operations of several rice processing plants in Guyana, with over 250 employees.
- Expanded business operations into new markets by setting up distribution companies in USA, Netherlands, Trinidad, Jamaica and Haiti.
Group Economic Controller
Alesie International
01.1995 - 01.1996
- Analyzed group operations and proposed re-organization, resulting in cost savings in excess of US$ 1 million.
Lieutenant
Headquarters of the Royal Dutch Army
01.1994 - 01.1995
- Officer at the headquarters of the Royal Dutch Army with the assignment to analyze and optimize inventory levels to match a reducing Dutch army force.
Education
Master of Science - Business Administration
University of Groningen
Groningen, Netherlands12.1993
A Levels - Pre-university Education (V.W.O.)
Carmel Lyceum
Oldenzaal, Netherlands12.1988
Skills
- Innovation and Business Development
- Strategic Planning
- Finance and Accounting Oversight
- Cost Analysis and Savings
- Multicultural Leadership
- Relationship Building
- Business Management
- Project Management
- Small Business Operations
- Shipping and Logistics
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Dutch
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Advanced (C1)
German
Upper intermediate (B2)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursWork from home optionQuote
Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
Theodore Roosevelt
Software
MS Office Applications
Solidworks (3D design)
MRP II (logistics)
Navision (accounting)
Javelin (accounting)
Quickbooks(accounting)
Manager (accounting)
Ursa Mayor (accounting)
Timeline
Owner and Director
Pacific Fruits Europe S.L. -www.pacificfruits.com
06.2024 - Current
Owner and Director
AG Strategy S.L. -www.agstrategy.eu
10.2023 - Current
Director Europe
Plant Tape
12.2012 - 08.2023
Project Manager
Plant Tape
01.2004 - 12.2012
Group Managing Director
Florida Grains Inc.
01.1999 - 01.2004
General Manager
Alesie Guyana
01.1996 - 01.1999
Group Economic Controller
Alesie International
01.1995 - 01.1996
Lieutenant
Headquarters of the Royal Dutch Army
01.1994 - 01.1995
Master of Science - Business Administration
University of Groningen
A Levels - Pre-university Education (V.W.O.)
Carmel Lyceum
Interests
Sailing, padel tennis, golfing, gardening, skiing, scuba diving, travelling
Personal Information
Stats: Married
Age: 55 years
Nationality: Netherlands
Interests
Sailing, padel tennis, golfing, gardening, skiing, scuba diving, travelling
Personal Information
Nationality: Netherlands
Age: 55 years
Marital Status: Married
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