In this episode I'm joined by Kees Jan Boorsma.

Kees Jan is the owner of Global Automotive, Interim Management and Consultancy. They advise customers and provide interim management focusing on wholesale and retail in the global automotive industry. Their services are geared to OEMs, Importers and Retailers in diverse multicultural environments.

They advise and execute in a competent, pragmatic and hands-on fashion.

Prior to forming Global Automotive, Kees Jan had a successful international career with PSA spanning the Netherlands, Germany, South Africa and France.

In our conversation we talk about his early experiences from a celebrated hotel school and military service and how he finally found his way into the automotive industry.

He shares how nothing was wasted as each step played a part in contributing to the next, how he continued to learn throughout his career including needing to be able to transact business in multiple languages and how his approach to relationships particularly with retail partners assisted him to achieve his goals and the targets of the organisation in a manner that was sustainable and earned valuable respect.

I very much enjoyed getting to know Kees Jan through this conversation and look forward to hearing what resonates with you.

Connect with Kees Jan

LinkedIn: Kees Jan Boorsma

About Andy

I'm an experienced business leader and a passionate developer of people in the automotive finance industry, internationally.

During over twenty five years, I have played a key role in developing businesses including Alphabet UK, BMW Corporate Finance UK, BMW Financial Services Singapore, BMW Financial Services New Zealand and Tesla Financial Services UK.

At the same time, I have coached individuals and delivered leadership development programmes in 17 countries across Asia, Europe and North America.

I started Aquilae in 2016 to enable “Fulfilling Performance” in the mobility industry, internationally.

Learn more about Fulfilling Performance

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Episode recorded on 22 July, 2024.