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About Cris Caanen

I am a commercially driven professional with a background in business development, strategy, marketing and sales. My experience combines international corporate environments with entrepreneurship, giving me a broad perspective on what it takes to build, manage and grow a business.

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Outdoor Eye

15 articles published · 65,000 impressions
Built outdoor-eye.com and developed business relationships in the US and Asia.

Criscaanen.nl / Zeus Nation Adventures

81 days of market research in Sweden
Validated group travel concepts and delivered a new website for Acaleph.

Shimano Europe

17 product families launched · 14 shoots · 95+ videos
Coordinated marketing with eight European teams across 26 countries.

Exclusive Woods

€1.2 million in revenue · 460+ unique tables sold,
produced and delivered across Europe, leading a team of two.

Royal Mosa

10+ Cradle to Cradle events organised
Managed 5 online channels in 4 languages.

Cris Caanen

Throughout my career, I have worked on commercial strategy, brand development, product launches, market expansion, sales channels and customer relationships. From building and managing my own company in the furniture industry to working in international marketing and category development at Shimano Europe, I have gained experience in both strategic decision-making and hands-on commercial execution.

I enjoy identifying opportunities, understanding markets and customers, developing clear strategies and turning plans into measurable results. I combine analytical thinking with creativity, commercial awareness and a practical approach to getting things done.

Ex-entrepreneur

Having run my own business for 14 years, I understand that commercial success is about more than generating revenue. It requires strong customer relationships, healthy margins, efficient operations and a clear long-term direction.

I bring an entrepreneurial mindset, commercial ownership and the ability to connect strategy, marketing and sales. My experience spans different industries, and I believe this combination of skills can create value in a wide range of business environments.

Commercial Management | Business Development

I am looking for a permanent role in commercial management or business development, ideally with an international scope. A position where I can identify opportunities, develop customer relationships and turn strategy into commercial results.

I enjoy working across strategy, marketing, sales and operations: exploring new markets, developing propositions and bringing people together to move the business forward. I am open to different sectors where I can build on my experience while developing new knowledge.

Based in Geleen, I am particularly interested in employers in Limburg and the surrounding region, with opportunities to work across markets and borders.

Cris Caanen
+31 (0)6 14172069


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