Maarten D.
About Maarten D.
Maarten D. serves as the Director of Sales for Central Europe at Kennametal, a position he has held since 2020. He has extensive experience in sales leadership within the industrial manufacturing sector, having previously worked in various sales roles at Kennametal since 2015.
Current Role at Kennametal
Maarten D. currently serves as the Director Sales Central Europe at Kennametal, a position he has held since 2020. Based in Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany, he is responsible for overseeing sales operations in the Central European region. His role involves managing both direct and indirect sales channels for Kennametal and its subsidiary Widia, ensuring effective sales strategies and operations across multiple countries.
Previous Experience at Kennametal
Prior to his current role, Maarten D. worked at Kennametal in various sales leadership positions. He served as the Director Sales Distribution Central Europe from 2015 to 2016 and as the Director Sales Indirect Channel EMEA from 2017 to 2020. His experience in these roles contributed to his understanding of the sales landscape in the industrial manufacturing sector, particularly within the European market.
Education and Qualifications
Maarten D. has a solid educational background in business and engineering. He studied General Business Administration and Management at NCOI from 2004 to 2007. He also earned an Executive MBA from Business School Nederland between 2013 and 2015. Earlier in his career, he completed a Marketing/Marketing Management program at SPD Dagopleiding Arnhem, achieving Nima A & Nima B certifications. Additionally, he studied Engineering at MTS Arnhem from 1989 to 1993.
Sales Leadership Experience
Maarten D. possesses extensive experience in sales leadership roles within the industrial manufacturing sector. His responsibilities include overseeing sales operations and strategies for both direct and indirect sales channels. His expertise has been instrumental in managing sales across multiple countries in Central Europe, contributing to the growth and success of Kennametal and Widia in the region.