About E

• Why Supply Chain?

I love the 'to the point', 'thinking lean',' result driven' and always 'looking for improvement' attitude. It is also the quick mind that I find refreshing and easy to level with. But, first and foremost, I really like contributing to a better Economy.

• Why English?

It was one of my two best subjects at secondary school (apart from Biology). It's also a bit in my genes, as my maternal grandfather was an English teacher who set up Philips' language centre.

•  Why E-for-Excellence?

Elske & English of course, but also Energy and Environment, two other interests of mine. The whole phrase means striving for quality, so me in a nutshell.

•  Any hobbies?

Travelling! I have seen a fair share of the world. But also reading and cooking - again, to improve my health and develop myself. Oh, and in summer gardening.

•  Sport?

Swimming. The weekly 2km are sacred and have been so since early 1991. (Long) walks and bicycle trips are often exercised daily.

•  A favourite city?

Yes, Edinburough. The old, the new, the hills, the views, the people, the food and the whisky (malts!) - such a great combination! The vibe gets me every time.

•  Any professional goals?

I wanted to be able to teach 6 till 60 year olds. Just to see how they acquire English at those stages, which I managed to do: Fascinating. Over the years, dyslexia has become a new interest of mine, due to the way I explain grammar.

•  Biggest English blunder?

As an early teenager I was at schiphol picking up my dad, when someone asked me where the lockers were. I told the person they were behind the 'traps' - not knowing the word 'escalator' at that stage. When telling my dad, he smiled and commented that for a lot of people escalators were probably just that.