Raimond Visser

I am a leader with international experience in building, professionalizing and leading organizations in complex, fast-paced and growth-oriented markets. I combine strategic thinking with strong operational execution. People and data are the 2 cornerstones for effective supply chain strategies, decisions and measurable results.

Working in an inclusive environment give me a lot of energy. The variety in culture and background are inspiring and bring many new insights. Working inclusiveness is a true enrichment for a company but also for me as a leader.

As a leader, I connect people, processes and technology. It is the team that has to deliver and as manager it is a key responsibility to provide your team with a working environment that brings the best out of each to support the company’s direction and goals. My value is that I help companies to understand, steer and improve operations to be agile, scalable, resilient and compliant with customer demand and complexity of trade.

Vice President Global Operations at Wilhelmsen Ship Service (2015 – 2026)

Globally responsible for operations Strategy, Budget and Performance.

• Strategic development and implementation of a highly agile operating model, enabling the organization to respond rapidly to changing market conditions, customer requirements and supply chain disruptions.
• Lead global Operations across six regions, 350+ FTE and 200+ locations, combining owned and outsourced operations.
• Responsible for global OPEX (+$60 m)
• Implemented the global program “What good looks like” covering QHSSE, Trade Compliance and Operating Standards
• Lead the Operations domain for ERP, data and process development, strengthening transparency and data-driven decision making.
• Statutory Managing Director for The Netherlands, Poland, Finland, and Denmark.
• Internally promoted from Regional Supply Chain Manager in 2017 to Area Director Northern Europe in 2021 to Global Director Operations in 2023 to VP Global Operations
• Achieved operational service performance of approximately 99.5% / 1 missed delivery in 200. (coming from <75% OTIF)
• Delivered sustained year-on-year cost reductions on average of 6,3%
• While constantly achieving high employee engagement scores across international teams.

Managing Director at Bos Logistics BV (2014 – 2015)

Executive responsibility for a €30M+ logistics organization, 300+ FTE and 200 trucks.

• Implement a lean and customer focused strategy for the future.
• Lead the end-to-end performance of a Benelux-wide distribution network and cross-dock operations.
• Developed and executed the company's operational, quality and safety strategy.
• Build compliant and safe culture

Global Infrastructure Manager Supply Chain at Nutricia Advanced Medical Nutrition (2010 – 2014)

Global responsibility for warehouse and transport strategy for the Medical Division.

• Determining the future operating model in line with the strategic ambition.
• Develop supply chain scenarios covering customer demand and business requirements into
• Lead Operations ERP integration and country consolidation.
• Redesigned the European distribution network across NL, BE, FR, DE and UK, improving service, availability and operational efficiency while reducing emissions.
• Lead DC selection, contracting and implementation on the new DC while at the same time ramping down the country DC’s without decreases in service levels.
• Develop and implement the new warehouse and distribution model leading to better performance and reduced cost.
• Delivered sustained year-on-year cost reductions on average of 6,3%

Senior Director Logistics and Distribution European at Wolverine Worldwide (2007 – 2010)

Area Manager Supply Chain Northern Europe at Maersk Logistics (2001 – 2007)

Various roles at Road Air (1999 – 2001)

Account Manager at DHL Express (1996 – 1998)

Sales Agent at British Airways World Cargo (1989 – 1996)

MSc Master Operations & Supply Chain (MOS) in Operations & Supply Chain – TIAS University of Tilburg (2021 – 2024)

Bachelor in Business Economics & Management