Maarten Dekker
About Maarten Dekker
Maarten Dekker serves as the Director of Sales for the EMEA Indirect Channel at Kennametal, a position he has held since 2017. He has over a decade of experience in various sales roles within the company, including positions in the Benelux and Central Europe regions.
Current Role at Kennametal
Maarten Dekker serves as the Director of Sales for the EMEA Indirect Channel at Kennametal. He has held this position since 2017, contributing to the company's sales strategy and operations in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa regions. His role involves overseeing indirect sales channels and ensuring alignment with Kennametal's overall business objectives.
Previous Positions at Kennametal
Prior to his current role, Maarten Dekker worked at Kennametal in various capacities. He served as the Sales Manager for Benelux from 2006 to 2011, focusing on sales growth in the region. He then became the Director of Sales Distribution for Central Europe from 2015 to 2016, based in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. Additionally, he held the position of Directeur Kennametal Benelux from 2011 to 2016, where he managed operations in Brussels.
Education and Expertise
Maarten Dekker earned a Master of Business Administration from Business School Nederland, completing his studies from 2013 to 2015. This educational background has equipped him with the skills necessary for strategic sales management and leadership within the industrial sector.
Professional Background
Maarten Dekker has extensive experience in sales management within the industrial sector, particularly with Kennametal. His career spans over a decade, during which he has developed expertise in sales strategy, distribution management, and regional market dynamics across Europe and beyond.