Rene Maan

Owner @ Pontem Home

About

A true global cosmopolitan, Rene, originally from Amsterdam, The Netherlands, has spent the past 30 years living in various cities around the world, including Auckland (New Zealand), Miami (USA), Düsseldorf (Germany), Singapore, Dubai, and London (UK). Since 2019, he has resided in Cleveland, Ohio, the home base of his current business, Pontem Home. Rene’s career spans a range of intercontinental and regional roles. Over the past decade, he has served as CEO and business owner for several international companies. Passionate about marketing and sales, he has extensive experience managing both global and international brands across multiple countries, regions, and market categories in both B2C and B2B markets. A multilingual entrepreneur with a pragmatic and creative approach to problem-solving, Rene has been involved in setting up new offices, driving business development, and managing regional operations in high-end durable consumer goods markets. Rene is focused on driving change and building successful organizations. Over the years, he has developed new practices and skills, including digital marketing, social media, CRM, and e-commerce solutions, all aimed at creating a unique and compelling buying experience. Driven by results, Rene has consistently demonstrated outstanding performance and resilience in achieving long-term visions and goals. Committed to continuous talent development and capability building, Rene has a unique ability to connect teams across multiple geographies and cultures while fostering ongoing learning and the sharing of best practices.

Country

United States

City

Bedford

Industry

Consumer Goods

Skill

Change Management, International Sales, Private Equity, Business Development, Key Account Management, Marketing Strategy, Business Strategy, Trade Marketing, Sales Management, B2B, Product Launch, Sales, P&L Management, Retail, Product Development, Business Planning, Strategy, Product Marketing, Market Planning, Forecasting

Experience

Owner

Pontem Home

2020-1 - Present · 6 yrs 9 mos

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

PONTEM brings the best and most relevant bathroom products from Europe to your home. With over 30 years of global experience, we understand both the local market demands as well as the overwhelming product options available from suppliers around the world. We work exclusively with manufacturers who are specialists in their fields, providing excellence in the products they design and make. As a team, we strive to offer the most balanced, quality and on-trend design portfolio. The result is a highly discerning curation of products that your sales teams will happily specify and that your clients will love. Our suppliers are selected based on strict criteria. They are proven market leaders in their discipline and privately owned. They have the highest commitment to quality and design. At PONTEM, we are committed to deliver you the very best! Although business is often about products and services, it is as much about the people connecting them - connecting markets and opportunities, creating the bridge to long-lasting relationships. Hence, PONTEM, the Latin word for bridge.

Founder

Pontem Consulting

2019-4 - 2021-12 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Wiesbaden, Hessen, Germany

Management Consulting with emphasis on international business relations. Strategic and Commercial business development for companies ready to expand into new markets and channels.

CEO

Bathroom Brands Group

2017-4 - 2018-12 · 1 yr 9 mos

London, Greater London, United Kingdom

Regional Vice President/ Managing Director

RAK Ceramics

2015-4 - 2017-4 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Ras al khaimah, United Arab Emirates

Regional P&L responsibility for European division. Sales offices & Distribution centers accross Europe managed through 5 regional offices.

Managing Director

Hydrostyle Pte Ltd

2010-1 - 2015-2 · 5 yrs 2 mos

Singapore

Singapore's leading distributor of European Kitchen and Bathroom brands such as Grohe, Roca, Keramag, Kaldewei, Cosmic. Hydrostyle imports direct and distributes through a network of local outlets as well as their subsidiary Interior Affairs to end consumers. Project clients are serviced direct through a team of professionals. After Sales service is provided through qualified team of in house technicians.

Managing Director

IA Group International Pte Ltd

2010-1 - 2015-2 · 5 yrs 2 mos

Singapore

Singapore's largest Bathroom & Kitchen Experience Center showcasing 25+ kitchens and bathrooms for consumers to experience.

Regional Vice President South East Asia & Pacific

GROHE

2008-12 - 2010-1 · 1 yr 2 mos

Singapore

Regional P&L responsibility South East Asia and Pacific. This through local distribution partners representing the brand in every market

Vice President Group Trade Marketing & Training

GROHE

2005-4 - 2008-12 · 3 yrs 9 mos

Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Global responsibility for all Grohe trade marketing and training responsibilities covering, product launches, international promotions, trade shows, training programs for own staff and team of trainers.

National Sales & Marketing Director, Miami USA

Sonia Bath

2002-1 - 2005-4 · 3 yrs 4 mos

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Responsible for all marketing related subjects supporting and driving P&L results. Brand Strategy, Product selection and positioning, product launches into customer programs and marketing activities (ie promotions, loyalty, endorsement programs)

National Marketing Manager, New Zealand

American Standard Brands

1997-1 - 2001-12 · 5 yrs

Auckland, New Zealand

Regional Key Account Manager

GROHE

1993 - 1997 · 4 yrs

The Hague Area, Netherlands

Key Account management of all customer groups, wholesale accounts, installer and retail clients as well as professional endorser groups. Training of installers and retailers on sales and technical skills