Henk B. - Ambassador

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Rosmalen, Netherlands

Experience

Feb 2025 - Present

10 months

Ambassador

IBIS Worldwide

Contribute to high-impact event content
Foster key connections
Promote thought leadership across the sector

Nov 2024 - Present

1 year 1 month

Co-Founder and CEO

Body Repair Solutions Europe B.V.

Dedicated to supporting OEMs, large fleet owners, leasing companies, insurance providers, and collision repair chains in building and managing collision programs
Focus on innovation, sustainability, and excellence to transform collision program management and create lasting value across the industry

Aug 2024 - Jul 2025

1 year

Director Operations (A.I.)

AutoTech Alliantie B.V.

Responsible for daily operations
Lead the transition from startup to scale-up
Develop and implement overall association strategy covering people, finance, marketing, and operational excellence

Feb 2024 - Aug 2024

7 months

Strategic Advisor

AutoTech Alliantie B.V.

Shape AutoTech Alliance strategies and support growth and innovation objectives as an independent strategic advisor

Jan 2024 - Present

1 year 11 months

Founder and CEO

Berkhof Automotive Solutions B.V.

Offer expert advice, guidance and solutions to companies and organizations in the aftersales and collision repair value chain
Help customers improve performance, solve problems, make informed decisions, and achieve their goals

Jul 2021 - Nov 2024

3 years 5 months

Senior Manager, Collision Repair Network EU

Rivian

Build the program, strategy, and network of third-party collision centers to support the EU launch of Rivian vehicles
Develop program standards, performance management, training, operational, and technical support
Manage three direct reports and plan expansion to support future growth based on proposed organizational structure

May 2020 - Jun 2021

1 year 2 months

Manager, Body Repair Business EMEA

Tesla

Oversee the body and paint business within Tesla EMEA, including a network of certified repairers
Implement body repair in-service initiatives such as smart repair, glass repair, and pre-painted parts
Expand the business with a paint facility and the first Tesla Body Repair Center in the region
Build business strategy and reorganize business processes
Identify and implement opportunities for cost reduction, operational excellence, and new revenue streams
Build and lead an organization of over 50 employees

May 2014 - May 2020

6 years 1 month

Manager, Body Repair Program EMEA

Tesla

Develop program strategy and build a network of certified body shops in the EMEA region
Expand the network from 12 to over 300 certified repairers in 22 markets, generating €40 million in revenue in 2019
Oversee network growth, maintenance, and auditing
Manage strategy, training, repair processes, tooling, and equipment
Lead an organization of fewer than 10 employees

Jul 2013 - Apr 2014

10 months

Parts Manager

Tesla

Start up and build out service center parts departments and processes for new locations in Tilburg, Amsterdam, The Hague, Duiven, and Brussels
Develop and implement operational processes to ensure efficient and lean working environments

Dec 2007 - Dec 2012

5 years 1 month

Parts Manager

Van den Berg Autogroep

Jun 2007 - Nov 2007

6 months

Parts Manager

Autobedrijf Kardol

Mar 2002 - May 2007

5 years 3 months

Parts Manager

Nefkens Brabant

Aug 2000 - Mar 2002

1 year 8 months

Service Advisor Back Office

Autoparc / De Ster BV

Summary

Experienced Senior Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the automotive industry. Strong professional in Automotive Aftersales with a specialization in Collision Repair. Skilled in change management, operations management, coaching, building teams and business development.