Peter Douwes

Background

About Peter Douwes

Overview Enterprising, MBA level senior executive and interim leader, with international corporate, SME, and not-for-profit experience, including public/private collaboration (PPS). Drive to contribute to civil interests and social impact. With passion for talent development and coaching. Also eye for solid finances and IT tooling. Proven track record as Chief Executive Officer, Business Unit Manager, Project / Program Manager, Trainer and Sales Manager. Responsible for developing corporate and civil brands, repositioning products, changing organisations, developing sales/fundraising in dynamic markets. Excellent in bridging cultures, building relationships, networks and connecting parties. Feeling for cultural diversity. Fluent in Dutch, English and Spanish. Can communicate effectively in German, French and basic in Italian. Professional Strengths: Energetic management style; strong team leader and consensus builder; effective in setting, monitoring, reaching goals with tangible results; successful in cultivating and developing talent; skilled at handling project-oriented and stakeholder-sensitive assignments; strong understanding for integrating sustainability strategies to maximize value and create lasting donor partnerships. Can present to every type and level of audience and in media; skilled spokesperson. Long-term objective: Leading position, permanent or interim, to develop an organization with a civic or CSR driven mission and a focus on business development. Where I can make a difference and contribute with my passion, leadership, programmatic, innovative, sales and fundraising, partnership building and branding skills.