Mathieu Knaven

Lead Product Manager @ Gazelle

About

Product marketing professional: How can we make your product a succes? Product managers are described as a spider in the companies web. Closing gaps between technology and market needs. In driving this to a succes my pragmatic enthousiasic approach helps in joining the forces of the divers teams. I have a technological background but the question of "why and how" should a product be put into the marketplace is an enourmous driver to me. Others describe me as: - A true team player who makes a big effort to help others around him become better at what they do. - He is very knowledgeable and focuses on solutions rather than problems. - Still he remains a spontaneous, down-to-earth type of guy.

Country

Netherlands

City

Apeldoorn

Industry

Consumer Goods

Skill

Innovation Planning Process, Concept Development, New product development, New Business Development, Insight Generation, Product Marketing, Product Life Cycle Management, Product Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Management, Engineering, Innovation Management, Marketing, Materials, Process Improvement, Product Innovation, Product Management, Six Sigma, Start-ups

Experience

Lead Product Manager

Gazelle

2024-5 - Present · 2 yrs 5 mos

Dieren, Gelderland, Nederland

Productmanager

Gazelle

2017-4 - 2024-5 · 7 yrs 2 mos

Dieren, Provincie Gelderland, Nederland

Lead Product Manager NWE -solar-

Remeha

2014-4 - 2017-3 · 3 yrs

Apeldoorn Area, Netherlands

The Lead Product Manager takes the responsibility for his product group for all markets (including export) without taking over the local responsibility. .In this coordinative role the synergy for Remeha NWE is captured. - key link to BDR Thermea holding - key spokesperson to competence centers - implementation of Remeha strategy towards local markets

Product Manager NL (solar & micro-CHP)

Remeha

2011-1 - 2017-3 · 6 yrs 3 mos

Apeldoorn Area, Netherlands

Responsible for the renewable portfolio of Remeha NL: micro-CHP and Solar Thermal. Key Activities include: - Product Marketing Plan (Go to market approach) - Business Development (growth, volume, quality & margin) - Voice of Customer & Customer Journeys - Strategic Management - Product Life Cycle Management - Project Management - Short and medium term product improvement definitions. - Market introduction programs Key Projects: 2017: Introduction of TzerraSOL & Solar Plus line. 2016: Introduction of a commercial solar range; Solar Pro. 2015: Introduction of innovative flat-roof system for Solar Home. 2014: Rental proposition eVita in The Netherlands. 2013: Introduction of a complete new pressurized solar range in The Netherlands, RemaSOL. This range completes the domestic Solar Home port-folio.

Development Project Manager

Philips

2008-1 - 2010-12 · 3 yrs

Drachten

Managed innovation projects for several Business Units within Consumer Lifestyle at the High Impact Innovation Center. Main activities: Innovation Planning Process Technology screening and Strategic roadmap development Technology and Function Creation Integrated Product Development Life cycle support Business Units involved: Domestic Appliances Vitalight Relationship Care Mother and Child Care (AVENT)

Senior T&D Engineer

Philips

2003-12 - 2010-12 · 7 yrs 1 mo

High Impact Innovation Center, Drachten

Cluster Materials, Moulding and Finishing Technologies at the High Impact innovation Center, the lead Innovation site in Front End Innovation for Consumer Lifestyle. General activities: Project leader for (small) Materials & Finishing projects. Industrial research and development of new materials and finishing technologies for product and process improvement. Link between T&D, Design and Marketing. Introduction of new and existing production processes at new locations. Technology Trend Spotting for new applications of innovation in Consumer Lifestyle product ranges (fairs, external suppliers, knowledge centers, etc.).

English teacher (volunteering) in Nepali / Tibetan Buddhist monastery.

Activity International

2002-7 - 2003-4 · 10 mos

Kathmandu, Nepal

Research & Development Engineer

papyron B.V.

1998-9 - 2002-6 · 3 yrs 10 mos

Groningen, Netherlands

Papyron BV was a start-up company in display technology. Core competence was electrophoretic display applications. Main activities: Industrial research and development of flexible display applications. Integration of new materials in innovative products. Managing and supervision of researchers and interns.