Anton van den Eijnden
Global Business Leader | Government Tenders & Market Expansion | Defense, Aerospace & Security | Automotive Security Solutions
Salary / Daily rate
Antwerp, Belgium
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
Global executive with 20 years of delivering market expansion, corporate transformation, and government tender success in Defense, Aerospace, Security, and Healthcare industries. Proven track record in leading €80M+ national projects, managing P&L up to $150M, and establishing profitable subsidiaries across Europe, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East. Skilled in guiding organizations through M&A integration, large-scale tender processes, and international growth. Trusted advisor to governments and corporates operating in regulated and security-driven markets. Core Skills: -CEO / Managing Director Leadership (P&L to $150M) -Government Tenders & Framework Agreements (€80M+) -International Market Expansion (Europe, LatAm, MEA, Asia) -Business Transformation & Post-M&A Integration -Stakeholder Engagement & Government Relations -Multicultural Team Leadership (80+ staff) -Defense, Aerospace & Security Industry Expertise -Board-Level Negotiations & Strategic Partnerships
Work experience
Director of Marketing And Business Development
FAAB FABRICAUTO
Sep 2017 - Present
9 years 2 months
01000 Bourg-en-Bresse, France
Founded Brazil subsidiary, expanded market share in EMEA by 25%. Represented industry in license plate committees (France, Netherlands)
Founder and principal
Global Safety Matters
Jan 2017 - Present
9 years 10 months
Brussels, Dubai, Johannesburg
Advisory work with defence and aerospace clients (Lindstrand, Semmco, Spectrum Aeromed, Leonardo, Collins Aerospace). Familiar with ITAR regulations and compliance requirements. NATO clearance. Strong collaboration with international Ministries of Defence, Interior, and Transport, and active engagement at EU level. Associate Interim Manager – EIM (Executive Interim Management) Independently benchmarked by Heidrick & Struggles leadership assessment: 96% alignment with BU-CEO global standards (financial leadership, strategy, people & performance, stakeholder management.
Managing Director / VP Intl. Business Development
J. Knieriem b.v.
Dec 2012 - Aug 2017
4 years 9 months
Goes, Netherlands
Won €80M national tender in the Philippines. Established a new subsidiary in Brazil, achieving profitability in <2 years.
Vice President BU MRI
GE HealthCare
Dec 2008 - Dec 2012
4 years 1 month
Chicago, IL, USA
Responsible for US $150M annual revenue across EMEA and the Americas. Secured multimillion-dollar tenders with various healthcare (including defence) organisations. Increased regional market share by 30% in 4 years, despite strong competition. Led and developed 80+ staff across international sales & marketing teams.
Sales Marketing Manager
GE
Nov 2004 - Dec 2008
4 years 2 months
Bergen op Zoom, Netherlands
Built international customer portfolio in advanced materials. Secured multi-million supply contracts with global automotive clients. Recognized as a fast-track talent for GE’s international leadership pipeline.
Education
INSEAD
Executive MBA
2007 - 2008
9 months
Tilburg University
Master's degree, International Law and Legal Studies
2002 - 2004
1 year 9 months
HZ University of Applied Sciences
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing/Marketing Management, General
1999 - 2002
2 years 9 months