Jaap van Vreden

Jaap van Vreden has extensive work experience in various roles and companies. Jaap is currently the Co-Founder & Managing Director at NL-Platform B.V. Previously, they served as the Owner and Managing Director of Goal Consulting Limited, where they focused on expanding product range initiatives and creating business model solutions. Jaap also worked as a Board Member at EMD AG, contributing to the business strategy development and securing advantages for the company. Jaap van Vreden held the position of Sourcing & Procurement Director at Lenta, Russia's largest hypermarket chain, where they established and led regional and international procurement divisions. Jaap also served as the Managing Director of MOD Markets International, facilitating the entry of international brands into Russia's retail landscape. Additionally, Jaap van Vreden worked as an International Strategic Partner at 21Brains and MWorldwide, and as the International Brand Director at Miles Fashion GMBH. Earlier in their career, they held positions such as Chief Commercial Officer at MODIS and Vice President at Ahold Nederland, where they were responsible for various roles including general merchandise/nonfood, buying director, and category group manager.

Jaap van Vreden has a history of education in business and retail. Jaap attended the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University in 2002 to study business. In 2000, they studied retail at Cornell University. Prior to that, from 1984 to 1986, they pursued business and fashion at Inkoopcombinatie Nederland (Euretco). Jaap also has certification from Cornell University and Ahold Retail Academy, although the specific details are not provided. Additionally, Jaap van Vreden attended the Lower & Higher College of Retail Trade to study business and retail, but the start and end years are not mentioned. The summary is based solely on the information provided and does not include any assumptions.