FAVORITE SPORTS MOMENT

My favorite football club Ajax winning the European Champions League in the 1990s and becoming tennis double youth champion in Amsterdam in the Netherlands at the age of 14.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

With over 50 years of experience in the footwear industry, Albert was brought up in the classic and private label footwear environment in the 1960s and 1970s. Over the years, he transformed a traditional business into a more marketing-driven company, with branded and licensed footwear being the spearhead of success. In those years he collaborated with many industry leaders on the creation of successful market penetration strategies. Together they reached many milestones which Albert reflects upon with a sense of pride.

PERSONAL INSPIRATION AND ENGAGEMENT

In addition to his professional career, Albert chaired many different sports and philanthropic organizations in the community. He stands for solution driven out of the box thinking and maximum achievement. Albert has shown his strong commitment to empowering communities through his philanthropic engagements and fundraising activities throughout the years. For Albert, sharing is part of life, and he has always tried to convince others to do the same. Honesty, correctness and standing by your word are important values to Albert.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Albert finds immense joy in life with his wife Sylvia, their three children with their wonderful spouses, and their ten beautiful grandchildren. His life revolves around them. Prioritizing family life is his foremost commitment.