Sandor Van Kesteren
About Sandor Van Kesteren
Sandor Van Kesteren is the Head of Supply Chain & Service at Midea Group in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in supply chain management and operations, having held various leadership roles at Procter & Gamble and Philips Lighting over the past two decades.
Work at Midea Group
Sandor Van Kesteren serves as the Head of Supply Chain & Service at Midea Group, a Fortune Global 500 company, since 2023. He is based in Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany. In this role, he oversees supply chain operations and service management, leveraging his extensive experience in the industry. Prior to this position, he held the role of Head of Supply Chain & Logistics at Midea Group from 2018 to 2023 in Foshan, Guangdong, China.
Previous Experience in Supply Chain Management
Sandor Van Kesteren has a diverse background in supply chain management, having worked at Philips Lighting in various roles. He served as Supply Chain Director from 2014 to 2016 and as Supply Chain Director for Special Projects in 2013. Additionally, he was involved in supply chain improvement initiatives as Program Director from 2016 to 2018. His experience at Philips spans multiple locations, including Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
Career at Procter & Gamble
Sandor Van Kesteren began his career at Procter & Gamble, where he held several positions from 2000 to 2005. He worked as an Outbound Logistics Engineer and later as a Demand Planning Expert. He transitioned to the role of Operations Manager for Colour Cosmetics in 2004. His time at Procter & Gamble provided him with foundational skills in operations and logistics management.
Education and Expertise
Sandor Van Kesteren completed the Kellogg-HKUST Executive MBA program in 2022, enhancing his leadership and strategic management skills. He also studied at Hult International Business School in 2010. His expertise includes designing and implementing business models, program management, and risk management. He is recognized for his ability to build high-performing teams and communicate effectively in diverse cultural settings.
Leadership and Communication Skills
Sandor Van Kesteren is known for his fact-based decision-making and customer-centric approach. He has a reputation for being a good communicator and consensus-builder, particularly in culturally sensitive environments. His leadership style focuses on fostering collaboration and achieving aggressive results through team engagement and strategic initiatives.