Simone Eckhard

Simone Eckhard has extensive experience in merchandise planning and retail management, having worked at Philips Domestic Appliances as a Digital Merchandise Planning D2C DA Europe from October 2021 to June 2023, where the focus was on creating and implementing the merchandise planning process within Philips D2C Europe. Previous roles include Merchandise Planner positions at Mexx, V&D, and THE STING, where responsibilities involved developing and managing merchandise plans, as well as translating sales budgets into necessary purchases to achieve revenue and margin goals. Additionally, Simone served as a Buyer at Sissy-Boy and as Purchasing Manager at Lagardère Travel Retail, where financial and assortment planning was a key focus. Currently, Simone holds a position as Vastgoedeconoom / Specialist Bedrijfsvoering Vastgoedportefeuille with Gemeente Beverwijk since September 2024 and has been self-employed in residential real estate since October 2016. Educational credentials include a degree in Business Administration from ICM opleidingen & trainingen and a degree in International Fashion Management from Amsterdam Fashion Institute.