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Transforming Businesses with Vision and Strategy
“Driving growth and transformation through people-centric leadership, illuminating the path to success.”
20+ Years of Industry Leadership
Jens Aertgeerts is a seasoned global business strategist with over 20 years of extensive experience. Renowned for his exceptional skills in sales, entrepreneurship, and team motivation, Jens has a proven track record of driving business growth and transformation across various industries. As the Chief Sales Officer at SLV Lighting Group, he has successfully increased company revenue, expanded market presence across Europe, and facilitated numerous strategic acquisitions. Jens’ multilingual abilities and people-centric approach have been pivotal in building effective multinational teams and fostering seamless communication. His visionary leadership and versatile expertise continue to drive success and innovation in all his endeavors.
Elevating Innovation Across Every Industry
Expert in Strategic Expansion and Foundation
Jens Aertgeerts has a proven track record of establishing new subsidiaries and expanding existing ones. His strategic vision and leadership have been instrumental in driving growth and positioning companies for long-term success.
Master of Strategic Acquisitions and New Ventures
Jens excels in identifying and executing strategic acquisitions that enhance market presence and diversify business portfolios. His ability to navigate complex deals and integrate new ventures seamlessly makes him an invaluable asset for any board.
Champion of Growth and Diversification
Creative and Strategic Thinker
Experience
- Actively and successfully participated in the transition of SLV GmbH from Cinven (PE) to Ardian (PE) end 2016
- Grew the company from a revenue of EUR 125 million to EUR 235 million in 2022
- Orchestrated the acquisition of Soluciones Luminotécnicas Visuales S.L. in Spain, furthering European market dominance (SLV Spain) (2022)
- Facilitated the acquisition of Novalux S.r.l., and Spotline sp.zoo. (Later: SLV Poland sp. zo. o.), and established SLV Österreich GmbH (2021)
- Founded SLV Lighting UK Limited, consolidating presence in the UK market (2019)
- Acquired ML Accessories Limited, broadening the company’s market share (2017)
- Led and executed a comprehensive growth and expansion strategy, significantly increasing company revenue and market presence (2016)
- Executed the acquisitions of Lagotronics B.V. and rebranded later to SLV Netherlands, Nordtronic (Denmark), and founded SLV Portugal and SLV Middle East (2016)
- Established the Asia team with offices in Shanghai and Guangzhou, starting subsidiaries in Czech Republic, Norway, and Slovenia (2015)
- Led the purchase of UNEX lighting AG in Switzerland, enhancing the product portfolio (2014)
- Complete reorganization of the Swiss subsidiary as a crisis manager and successfully introduced a new sales strategy with a growth in revenue from EUR 2 million to EUR 10 million today (2011)
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- Oversaw the acquisition of LTB Italia, rebranded later as SLV Italia (2008)
- Spearheaded the founding of Declic in Switzerland, later becoming SLV Swiss (2007)
- Directed the acquisition of LTB in Belgium, setting the stage for future expansions, later rebranded as SLV Belgium
- General manager for daily operations, including HR etc. (COO)
- International Sales Manager for Lighting devision
- Co-Founder and CEO of LTB Light in 2002
- Grew the company from 0 euro in revenue to approximately EUR 18 million today
- Setup as Co-founder LTB Italia (2005)
- Set up contract and relationship with SLV
- Responsible for daily organisation, planning different constructions sites.
- Negotiating contracts with Power plants
- Responsible for HR, selection, training
- General manager for temporary employment office
- Daily operation, selection, administration, sales, HR
NewACS @ TOYOTA, Antwerp / 1989 – 1991
- Sales Manager Fleet for region Antwerp
- Region dealership of Toyota
Education
Degree: Communication & Public-relations Sciences
