Senior Marketing & Market Development Leader | AI-Driven Strategist | Champion of Brand Growth in Niche Industries I’m a strategic marketing and business development leader with over 15 years of experience driving revenue growth, elevating brands, and streamlining operations across construction, architectural products, and tech-integrated services. In my current role as Director of Market Development & Project Management at Slide Clear Inc., I’ve led initiatives resulting in over $45M in project wins and partnerships, particularly in the niche space of adaptable outdoor environments and glass operable wall systems. My approach is rooted in B2B marketing strategy and powered by data and intelligent systems. I’m passionate about integrating AI tools to enhance communication, accelerate decision-making, and improve responsiveness across teams. Whether it’s building new revenue channels through distributor partnerships or implementing automation to support sales and service, I focus on delivering real impact with clarity and purpose. Throughout my career, I’ve helped shape premium brand identities, guided cross-functional teams through complex projects, and brought together technical, creative, and operational perspectives. I thrive in environments where innovation, collaboration, and customer experience drive the agenda—and I’m committed to mentoring others and making meaningful contributions to the communities and industries I serve.

I’m a strategic People and Culture professional with over 17 years of global experience driving talent, performance, and learning strategies that enable meaningful and scalable employee experiences. Most notably, I led transformational initiatives across the Standard Bank Group, where I shaped and delivered enterprise-wide performance and talent programmes for 45,000+ employees across multiple geographies. With deep expertise in performance management system implementation, talent lifecycle design, and organisational effectiveness, I blend data-driven decision-making with empathetic stakeholder engagement. My approach is grounded in aligning HR strategies with business outcomes, ensuring practical delivery and long-term impact. More recently, I supported global HR initiatives at ING in the Netherlands, contributing to the design and implementation of talent and learning programmes. While a shorter engagement, it reinforced my ability to adapt quickly and operate effectively in complex, multicultural environments. Now available for freelance and consulting engagements, I bring hands-on leadership, sharp execution, and a passion for helping organisations build people strategies that matter.

Nikki Remkes is the founder of Remkes People Solutions, a consultancy dedicated to enhancing organizational effectiveness through strategic human resource management. With a wealth of experience in recruitment, talent management, and HR strategy, Nikki has established himself as a trusted strategic advisor for businesses ranging from start-and scale-ups to large enterprises, seeking to optimize their workforce. Nikki is an associate of smartrecruitment.ai and a senior advisor HR strategy and recruitment at OndernemersAdviseurs (business advisors).

As a Customer Support Representative, I serve as the first point of contact for customers, ensuring that their issues and questions are resolved efficiently and professionally. I focus on delivering a positive and seamless experience while representing the company’s values and commitment to excellent service. Key Responsibilities: Respond to customer inquiries via [email/chat/phone/social media] with clarity, empathy, and efficiency. Troubleshoot product and service issues and provide clear, actionable solutions. Document and track support interactions using Jira tool Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, sales, technical support) to resolve escalated issues. Gather customer feedback and share insights to help improve our product/service offerings. Maintain a knowledge base and help center articles to support self-service customers. Key Skills: Communication (written and verbal) Problem-solving and conflict resolution Time management and multitasking Customer empathy and patience Achievements: Resolved an average of 100% of tickets within SLA. Maintained a 100% customer satisfaction Helped reduce ticket volume by 70% by contributing to self-help resources.

Senior Executive in Transformational Leadership with over 26 years of global experience leading supply chains, manufacturing, logistics, and commercial strategies in the FMCG sector across multicultural environments. Renowned for the ability to combine antifragile governance principles, organizational resilience, and ethics to create sustainable value in complex environments. Extensive experience in overseeing strategic initiatives, risk management, opportunity identification, ESG, and stakeholder engagement, including negotiations with Shareholders, Creditors, and Management Teams through the Board of Directors and Support Committees. My purpose: to lead organizations toward solid resilience and transformational success through strategic and ethical governance.

With over 14 years of professional experience I oversee and manage projects from inception to completion, ensuring operational efficiency, and alignment with business objectives. I focus on optimizing day-to-day operations, streamlining workflows, and ensuring that teams function effectively. With expertise in relationship management, operations, communication, and project management, I engage and align stakeholders at all levels, proactively mitigate risks, and resolve challenges to keep projects on track. I am committed to fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, inclusivity, and diversity, empowering team members to reach their full potential. By ensuring a well-structured and dynamic work environment, I enable both individuals and teams to contribute meaningfully to the organization’s growth and operational excellence. If my experience can help your business grow - let's get in touch!

My background includes all core disciplines of Human Resources. I bring a well-rounded and strategic approach to workforce management and organizational development. My expertise covers the full spectrum of HR functions, including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, benefits administration, training and development, compensation, compliance, and organizational change in high growth organizations. In addition to this broad HR foundation, I have extensive experience in labor relations, including union negotiations, grievance handling, and fostering collaborative labor-management partnerships. I have successfully navigated complex labor environments while maintaining alignment with business objectives and legal compliance. I can also educate leaders on how to navigate union avoidance. A key part of my career has also involved the successful implementation and optimization of HR systems. From selecting the right HR technology platforms to leading end-to-end system integrations and training initiatives, I’ve enhanced HR functionality and data-driven decision-making across organizations. I am passionate about aligning HR strategy with business goals, building high-performance cultures, and driving continuous improvement through innovation and best practices.

Highly experienced and results-driven Corporate Controller with extensive remote work experience in government contracting, financial reporting, and organizational leadership to provide interim finance and accounting services. Proven ability to enhance business operations, develop streamlined accounting processes, and manage multi-department teams for optimal efficiency and compliance.

I oversee the financial aspects of grants, ensuring accurate revenue tracking, compliance with grant terms, and preparation of financial reports for funders, with a strong background in accounting and auditing. I am proficient in using software tools to develop financial models for management reporting and implement tools for more efficient reporting delivery. I also have experience building reports in software for monthly, quarterly, and YTD financial reports, assisting with government filings, and reconciling various financial accounts. I aim to provide accurate and timely financial information to support the organization's goals and objectives.

Available for complete and comprehensive product and Marketing management support and assignment, including upstream and down stream Marketing aspects, portfolio mgmt, customer journey aspects, B2B customer management focus etc., price listed is per hour basis, available for term basis or long term possibiity with further discussion and requirements.

Interested in Board opportunities

Since 2015: Independent Strategy & Communications Consultant Advising clients on strategic communication, campaigning, crisis management, and media relations. Clients include political parties, federal ministries, international organizations, MPs, NGOs, and private sector firms (references upon request). 2011 - 25: Member of the Board, and from 2019 to 2025, Director, Institute for Media and Communications Policy (IfM), gGmbH, Cologne In addition to my work as a strategy consultant, I served pro bono as Director of the Institute for Media and Communications Policy (IfM), a non-profit think tank and forum for policymakers, the media industry, and academia. From 2019 to 2025, I led the institute, managing a core team of four and a network of fellows. Under my leadership, the IfM organized high-level events and produced research and strategic guidance on key issues related to media, democracy, and the public sphere—including platform regulation, the implications of AI, and sustainable models for journalism financing. Throughout this period, I also acted as a trusted expert and commentator for national media and government, contributing to public debates and advising on policy issues at the intersection of media and democracy. 2021: Executive Producer, “Die ProSieben Bundestagswahl-Show” & “ProSieben Spezial Live”, K2H Gmbh, Berlin Overseeing format development, production, and editorial processes (contract, 1/2021-10/2021) 2012 - 14: Tandempartner, Centre for Digital Cultures, Leuphana University, Lüneburg Advisory and research activities as part of the cooperation between the Center for Digital Cultures and the Institute for Media and Communications Policy (part-time, 10/2012-9/2014) 2002 - 2014: Freelance Contributor to Journalistic Media Regular contributions to outlets including Der Tagesspiegel, Deutschlandfunk, WDR, Süddeutsche Zeitung, and Der Standard, writing on media, politics, and society. 2012 - 13: Director, Medienforum NRW, Film- und Medienstiftung NRW, Düsseldorf Curation and implementation of the 25th edition of one of Europe’s largest conferences for the media industry in Cologne, June 2013 (8/2012-7/2013, contract) 2011 - 12: Director, Development & Research, Institute for Human Sciences (IWM), Vienna Leading a change and strategy project (contract, 10/2011-5/2012) 2009 - 11: Fellow, Stiftung neue Verantwortung, Berlin Leading the projects “Public Leadership” & “Future of Journalism” (contract, 10/2009-8/2011) 2009: Head of Unit, AVE Gesellschaft für Fernsehproduktion mbH, Berlin (Holtzbrinck publishing group) Responsible for three political TV talk formats and five staff (6/2009-12/2009) 2006 - 09: Senior Project Manager and head of project, Bertelsmann Stiftung, Gütersloh Leading concept development and implementation of “Sustainable Governance Indicators” and “Optimizing Political Reform Processes”, two projects on executive governance, reform management and democracy (1/2006-7/2009) Responsible for 8 staff, liaison with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. board members, media, government and international organizations). Frequent public presentations, publications, and media appearances 2005: Trainee, Council of the European Union, Economic Policy Directorate, Brussels Director-General Klaus Gretschmann (5/2005-8/2005) 2004: Visiting Scholar, Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (German Institute for Internat. and Security Affairs), Berlin (4/2004-9/2004) 2003: Freelance work, Süddeutsche Zeitung, Brussels bureau (8/2003-11/2003) 2002: Editor, Medienkontor, Berlin Responsible for “Kreuzfeuer”, two TV-shows (RTL) with the candidates for chancellorship, Gerhard Schröder and Edmund Stoiber (7/2002-10/2002) 1997 - 98: Community service, Schule für Geistigbehinderte, Redwitzstraße (10/1997-11/1998) Education 2004 - 05: Visiting Fellow, Government Department, Harvard University (8/2004-6/2005) 2002 - 07: Doctor of Philosophy, University of Cambridge, Department of Politics and International Studies (CIS) / Pembroke College (conferred 18 July 2008) Thesis title: “National Identity, Mass Media, and the Public Sphere in the EU”; Supervisor: Dr. Geoffrey Edwards 2001 - 02: MPhil, European Studies, History Faculty, University of Cambridge “High performance”-distinction (conferred 10 May 2003) 2000 - 01: Additional studies in the law program of the Humboldt Universität 1998 - 01: Master Studies at Humboldt Universität and Freie Universität Berlin History, Political Science, Communication Studies (completed until BA level. Grade: 1.1) 1991: Fred Hutchinson-School, Seattle, USA (4/1991-9/1991) 1988 - 97: Grammar school (Schiller Gymnasium, Cologne). Final exams with A+/1.0

I have an extensive record of generating, driving, and operationalizing strategic performance, growth, and diversification for international organizations in various sectors across world regions. My core expertise is in executive management, ideating and developing content and enterprise, building advocacy and partnerships with high-level stakeholders within government bodies, business associations, and multinational corporations, transforming ideas into products and services, and policy into branding. I have developed award-winning campaigns with a global reach. My expertise in the strategic planning and delivery of complex mega iconic events, such as the Olympic Games and World Expos is renowned. I have a passion and penchant for entrepreneurship, stakeholder engagement, and strategic communication that has resulted in award-winning film productions and public art initiatives, presented to the public in about twenty countries in both the traditional and TEDx formats.

Strategic Information Security Leader with 14+ years of experience building and leading security programs. Expertise in cloud security, threat management, vulnerability assessment, and incident response. Focused on minimizing risk and maximizing organizational resilience.

Strategic marketing and brand leader with 15+ years of international experience across FMCG, healthcare, fashion, tech, and food industries. Proven track record in growth strategy, brand positioning and business transformation, delivering measurable value creation through data - driven insights, hypothesis testing, and executive advisory. Skilled in cross - functional collaboration, coaching, and capability building, with an entrepreneurial spirit developed through start - up support and corporate transformation initiatives.

Strategic and results-driven international leader with over 27 years of experience in digital transformation, pre-sales, customer success, data governance, AI/ML platforms, and enterprise intelligence within manufacturing, supply chain, Logistics, health-care logistics, and financial product industries of fortune 100/500 categories. Adept at driving strategic initiatives, operational efficiency, and mergers & acquisitions (M&A) integration, aligning business objectives with cutting-edge technological solutions. Proven expertise in change management, stakeholder engagement, and leading cross-functional, multicultural teams to deliver impactful business outcomes. Services Offered ---------------------------- 1. Lead Digital Transformation at a Global scale for multi national companies in a matrix environment, end-to-end completion from strategy to execution with guaranteed Return on Investment 2.Provide strategic consulting to C-level executives focusing on Industry 4.0, Logistics 4.0 initiatives, Enterprise Cloud and AI Strategies 3. Develop and execute tailored roadmap in Global Freight strategies, Transportation Management, Warehouse Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, Network Optimization and Warehouse Automation including smart facility to enhance operational efficiency. 4.Assist clients in integrating predictive and generative AI solutions, including humanoid robots and IOT to drive innovation and operational excellence 5.Guide manufacturing and supply chain executives at C-level and intuitional Investors for ERP selection and implementations 6.Design strategies for Health-Care logistics globally and helping teams to execute with ROI 7. Design successful strategies for enterprises in Corporate Performance Management, Electronic Vehicles transport, Enterprise Intelligence (including Snowflake and Databricks data engineering), Agentic AI Orchestration (multiple vendor implementation) and Shipping/Logistics (Ground, Ocean, Air) digitization 8.Build strong team with multiple cultures, onsite-offshore-nearshore models, lead with Safe Agile structure with guaranteed success

＞20years of experience in global environments such as Nike, The Coca-Cola Company and Danone, covering increasing roles with a direct impact on brand and biz figures, managing complex structures of portfolio brands and in charge of international teams. Expert and passionate in crafting meaningful stories for brands aiming to shape the culture of youth and giving voice to communities. Currently supporting disruptive and innovative start up projects, across sport, lifestyle and beverage industries to craft new brands for Gen Z.

I have more than 25 years of experience in marketing strategies working for the biggest Media Agencies and Advertisers in Spain, EMEA, and LATAM, such as The Coca Cola Company, General Motors, Mondelez, or P&G among other. I have an MBA from IESE Business School.

Able to define a strategy based on your goals, solve problems and work with you to make your plans be real

Experienced operations specialist with a knack for improving efficiency and ensuring smooth processes in supply chain and inventory management. Currently, I’m a Senior Operations Associate, where I thrive on making sure our logistics and order processing run seamlessly. Demonstrated history of working in administrative & project management roles as well as for small businesses in support roles. With a background in music business and communications, I bring a unique perspective to operational challenges and customer service excellence.

A result driven Procurement and Supply Chain Specialist, with strong emphasis on transforming process and optimizing efficiency.