Robert Jan Werkhoven has 25 years of experience leading large international businesses to achieve commercial success. A large proportion of his career was at Diageo, the FMCG giant, covering several roles in the main commercial areas of Field Sales Management, Key Account Management, and Customer Marketing. He has also built his experience in Learning & Development while heading up a commercial capability faculty for Europe & Africa, building internal sales academies and accreditation programmes for commercial and leadership teams.
In recent years, Robert Jan has held various leadership roles, including Commercial Director, Commercial Transformation Director, and Board Member. He has successfully steered teams through dynamic business environments, consistently delivering growth results. Currently, Robert Jan lives and works in the Benelux region.
An energised facilitator and coach, Robert Jan leverages his extensive experience to grow individuals, groups, and businesses. Outside of work, he enjoys sports challenges and has completed the New York marathon twice.