Sven Govaert

Director Key Accounts & Strategic Partners at Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems

Sven Govaert has a strong background in sales and account management. Sven began their career in 2000 as a Field Service Engineer at Esko-Graphics, where they worked until 2007. Sven then joined EskoArtwork as a Field Service Engineer, a role they held until 2008. In the same year, Sven briefly worked as a Service Engineer at SGM Machine Technology before returning to EskoArtwork. At Esko, they held various sales positions, including Sales Account Manager and Sales Manager Benelux. Sven also took on the role of Sales & Partner Channel Manager, where they sought out potential resellers in the Benelux region. In 2021, Sven switched to Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems, initially working as a Territory Sales Manager before being promoted to Director Key Accounts. Their responsibilities include managing strategic partners and growing key accounts throughout EMEA.

Sven Govaert pursued their education at HOGENT from 1995 to 2000, completing a Master's degree in electromechanics. Sven further expanded their academic qualifications by obtaining a Master's degree in Management Acceleration Program from Vlerick Business School in 2016-2017. Sven also engaged in online learning at Harvard Business School in 2015-2016, earning a Master of Business Administration with courses in business analytics, economics for managers, and financial accounting. While Sven Govaert has additional certifications with HBX Core, the associated details are not provided.

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  • Director Key Accounts & Strategic Partners

    January, 2022 - present

  • Director Key Accounts EMEA - Territory Sales Manager Italy, Benelux And Denmark

    May, 2021

  • Territory Sales Manager Benelux And Denmark - Key Account Manager EMEA

    April, 2021