Pim Altena
About Pim Altena
Pim Altena is the Head of Factoring at Flexport in Singapore, with extensive experience in regional expansion and building high-performing teams in B2B technology businesses.
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Pim Altena serves as the Head of Factoring at Flexport, based in Singapore.
Current Role at Flexport
Pim Altena currently holds the position of Head of Factoring at Flexport. In this capacity, he focuses on expanding factoring services, leveraging his extensive expertise in logistics and financial services to drive growth and operational efficiency in the Singapore office.
Previous Role at Amazon Web Services
From 2017 to 2019, Pim Altena was the Head of Enterprise, APAC at Amazon Web Services in Singapore. During his tenure, he was responsible for enterprise sales and strategic partnerships across the Asia-Pacific region, playing a pivotal role in AWS's regional expansion efforts.
Experience at Lazada Group
Between 2015 and 2017, Pim Altena worked at Lazada Group as General Manager & EVP, Loyalty Programs (LiveUp). In this role, he developed and managed loyalty programs aimed at increasing customer retention and engagement, significantly contributing to Lazada's market presence in Southeast Asia.
Education and Expertise
Pim Altena holds an MBA from INSEAD (Class of July 2012). He also achieved an MA in Philosophy (with distinction, 2007) and an MSc in Physics (cum laude, 2006) from Utrecht University. Additionally, he was a Visiting Scholar at the University of California, Berkeley in 2007. His strong academic background underpins his expertise in strategy, management, and technology.
Career at The Boston Consulting Group
From 2007 to 2015, Pim Altena was a Project Leader at The Boston Consulting Group, operating in both Singapore and the Netherlands. His role involved driving strategic initiatives for a variety of high-profile clients, enhancing their operations and marketplace competitiveness.
Experience and Skills
Pim Altena has a robust and diverse skill set that includes general management, P&L ownership, business development, enterprise sales, strategic partnerships, channel sales, marketing, product management, operations management, procurement, and vendor management. He has a strong bias for action and excels in creating high-performing teams.
Regional Expertise
Having been based in Southeast Asia since 2011 and holding Singapore Permanent Residency, Pim Altena has extensive experience in regional expansion. His expertise covers hiring, go-to-market strategies, operations, legal, finance, and compliance, making him a valuable asset in navigating the complexities of the Southeast Asian market.