Maike van Den Brand

Maike van den Brand is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in category management and space management. Currently serving as a Senior Space Manager at Category & Trade Company since January 2015, Maike focuses on training, coaching, and guiding projects to accelerate growth in profit and sales. As the owner of Bubbles Natural Bodycare from April 2018 to March 2024, Maike developed eco-friendly personal care products for children, emphasizing natural and organic ingredients. Previously, Maike operated the webshop De Knappe Kikker, which offered a wide range of natural products for infants and children from 2012 to 2019. Earlier in the career, Maike held positions at Unilever as a Spacemanager, focusing on shelf strategies and retailer collaborations, and at DA Retailgroep BV as Coordinator Product Presentatie, where Maike led the development of shelf plan processes. Educationally, Maike has pursued various programs, including studies at Beeckestijn Business School and Christelijke Hogeschool Nederland, enhancing expertise in business and marketing.