Head of Sales

She built a qualified pipeline of hydropower projects, directly contributing to the fundraising of seven new sites. In parallel, she optimized electricity sales for existing projects by onboarding new clients. Annelies also led a local team of nine employees, introducing structured knowledge documentation to improve operational efficiency.

Annelies significantly strengthened her leadership and mentoring capabilities, guiding her team through strategic growth. As part of the start-up’s management team, she gained handson experience across core business functions, learning how departments interconnect to drive progress—especially in a resource-constrained environment. Compared to her previous experience in a multinational, this setting offered a sharper perspective on entrepreneurial agility.