Berend Kistemaker

Berend Kistemaker has a diverse range of work experience. Berend currently serves as the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at unu, where they are responsible for building the commercial organization for Unu electrical mopeds in Europe.

Prior to their current role, Berend worked at Pon starting in 2014. Berend held various positions within the company, including Director of International Sales at Kalkhoff Bikes, Commercial Director in Asia for Santa Cruz and Cervélo, Head of Sales & Marketing in Asia for Cervélo, and Business Developer for Pon.Bike APAC. In these roles, they focused on developing business strategies, expanding the distribution network, and growing sales and marketing for the respective brands.

Before joining Pon, Berend worked as an Associate at Fundación E, where they facilitated angel investments for start-ups and presented at potential partner organizations.

Berend also served as a Country Staff member at Heineken from September 2012 to March 2013.

Overall, Berend has a strong background in sales, marketing, and business development, particularly in the bicycle and electric vehicle industries.

Berend Kistemaker started their education at Revius Lyceum Doorn from 2001 to 2007. Berend completed their Atheneum B with a profile in Nature & Health, and also studied Philosophy and Spanish as electives during this time. Following this, they attended Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences from 2008 to 2012, where they obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering. In 2013, Berend pursued further education and enrolled in Edinburgh Napier University, earning a Master's Degree in International Business Management in 2014.