Robert Briels

Founded Zancudo Sistems to build IDECO Greece's LATAM customer and distributor network, qualifying prospects and managing structured follow-up. Researches markets and prospects, handles enquiries, quotations, product information and multi-country commercial coordination.

Co-founded and developed the business in collaboration with IDECO Greece, with commercial responsibility for multi-million-euro annual sales across multiple international markets. Managed distributors, key accounts, market development, quotations, order follow-up and commercial-logistical coordination from enquiry through delivery.

Co-founded Zanzar Iberia S.L. with Zanzar Sistem S.p.A., Italy, building a Spanish aluminum operation and national/international sales channels.

International market development for fly-screen and sun-protection systems, leading to co-founding Zanzar Iberia S.L.

International sales for fly-screen systems, roller shutters and sun-protection systems.

Built the European sales structure and managed daily commercial operations with clients and third parties.

International sales and export development for a high-quality furniture manufacturer.

Financial reporting for a Swiss logistics provider serving Ford operations in Almussafes.

Financial reporting to Amsterdam and London; implemented administrative systems and procedures required by Reed Elsevier headquarters.

Joined Reed Elsevier after graduation, supporting financial management for its European publishing activities before moving to Bilbao.

Graduated in Madrid in 1993 with a Bachelor in Business Administration.