Gerrit van Kets

Gerrit Van Kets has a diverse work experience spanning over several decades. Gerrit started their career at Fritz Companies, where they worked as an Export Declarant and later as a System Supervisor & Trainer, providing input and training for a new custom system. Gerrit then joined American College Wear BVBA as a Sales Representative and later became the Sales & Marketing Manager. At American College Wear, they focused on the collectible business, including card games, accessories, and figurines.

Van Kets later joined Intrafin Toys & Games Distribution as the International Sales Director, where they expanded the distribution of new product lines such as collectible action figurines. Gerrit then became the Owner of Logistics Integrated Services BVBA, providing flexible and skilled crew members for warehousing jobs.

Continuing their career, Van Kets joined ADC Blackfire GmbH as the International Sales Director, focusing on bringing in new international customers from all over Europe. Gerrit subsequently became the Managing Director at Trade Advise, where they ran a merchandise shop at an international exhibition called NASA, A Human Adventure, and engaged in buying and selling stock lots and collectibles.

Currently, Van Kets holds the position of Director Of Business Development at Ultra PRO International. Gerrit previously served as the Marketing Director Europe at the same company. Ultra PRO is a leading manufacturer and supplier of sports and gaming collectibles accessories, with a global network of distributors and customers.

Throughout their career, Van Kets has been instrumental in driving business growth, increasing sales, identifying and developing new business opportunities and products, as well as expanding the presence of companies and their brands in various markets.

Gerrit Van Kets' education history starts in 1981 when they attended Sint-Stanilasinstituut Zaventem, where they studied Lichamelijke Opvoeding & Sport until 1985. Gerrit then enrolled at Redingenhof Leuven from 1986 to 1991, specializing in Mens-Wetenschappen. Later, in 1993, they pursued higher education at Groep T - Internationale Hogeschool Leuven, earning a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, which they completed in 1996. Finally, in 2017, Gerrit attended Centrum voor Avondonderwijs to study Social Media Marketing.