Daan Kok

Background

About Daan Kok

One life, live it Regional General Manager, with a Master’s degree in International Business Studies, expert in building businesses from start-up and transforming established organisations to maximize resource efficiencies and improve profitability. I can demonstrate success in assembling, leading and developing high performing teams across disparate locations that share best practice and work towards common goals. I am experienced in establishing business strategy by questioning the known and unknown to develop realistic, achievable objectives. I understand complex stakeholder requirements to introduce new systems and processes that ensure robust governance and meet regulatory compliance. I utilize commercial/ financial knowledge, combined with subject matter expertise, to provide credible input to decision making that drives business performance. I have 10+ years’ experience in the biotech/biopharmaceutical industries with a background in general management, business operations, marketing & sales and FP & A. I have succeeded in establishing the European operational structure for bluebird bio, which has served as the blueprint for expansion and the base for establishing operations in multiple markets to expand the European footprint. My personality and leadership style help me drive a business forward naturally while balancing it with attention to people and collaboration. I enjoy building and leading and empowered teams that deliver value through calculated risk-taking, learning from failures and a desire to innovate and challenge the norm. Specialties: Establishing Start-ups Marketing • Financial Planning Business Transformation Sales Strategy P&L Management Creating Infrastructure Subject Matter Expert Team Leadership Strategy Formulation Market Access Change Management New Product Development Governance Design/Control Stakeholder Negotiation