Connector of Talent and Success 💼 | Empowering Businesses to Thrive through People | Culture Growth Strategist | Coach | Writer | HR leader | #1 LinkedIn Belgium | Top #150 LinkedIn 🌍

Who I help: Ambitious introverts and people-first companies

Problems: Visibility without burnout, quiet leadership, culture that enables deep work

Outcomes: Promotions, role transitions, retention, high-trust cultures

STRATEGIC HR LEADER AND COACH WITH HANDS-ON APPROACH AIMING FOR THE BEST EMPLOYEE/BUSINESS EXPERIENCE - INTROVERT ADVOCATE

International HR Executive passionate about the link between employee experience and business dynamics. Combining a strong focus on strategic thinking and planning with a structured and factual hands-on approach. A positive well connected team coach with a natural sense of empowering team members in a spirit of challenge, learning and mutual recognition. Sound decision making capabilities based on critical reflections within companies focusing on innovation, change, digital transformation and learning.

A. Group HR Director Alter Pharma (200 FTE - BE/IRL/US) – private equity backed firm defining & implementing HR strategy (from strategy to operations) including definition of mission/vision/strategy & values.
B. Global HR Business Partner BU Kerley international/Tessenderlo Group (+/-300 employees - 11 countries) developing/transforming key HR processes (talent resource planning, talent acquisition, performance management, competency management, learning, reward,..) - HR project lead new factory Rouen, France. 
C. Global HR Executive SWIFT (+/- 3.000 employees in +25 countries) transforming/coaching business and HR into new ways of (digital) working/thinking to improve the employee and business experience 
D. Global Head of Reward Tessenderlo Group (+/- 5.000 employees in +25 countries) - strategic development/transformation reward strategy
E. Development new holistic performance management framework for Tessenderlo Group, including full implementation recognition stream.
F. HR Project Manager : move of the Chiquita EME Headquarters from Belgium to Switzerland (social plan negotiations, c&b setup, recruitment, mobility, new policy/process design,...)

Professional coaching certification Better Minds at Work               2018 - 2019
Centre for Creative Leadership - senior leadership program           Q1-2 2018
Management Development Programme Vlerick (17 days)		  2010 - 2011
Strategic Compensation & Benefits Management, Vlerick 		  2007      
Master degree in Law&Taxation, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven    1997 - 1998

Steven Claes

Her team thinks she doesn't care.
She's one of the most passionate leaders I know.
She just happens to be an introvert.

Harvard Business School found introverted leaders receive higher team performance ratings.
Another study showed they drive 28% higher productivity from proactive employees.

And yet we still get overlooked for promotions.
Still get told to "speak up more."
Still get judged by volume instead of value.

What companies miss when they overlook introverts:
→ We spot patterns others miss because we process deeply
→ We build trust through listening, not talking
→ We create safety by holding space, not taking it

The future of work doesn't need louder leaders.
It needs ones who think before they speak.
Who listen before they solve.
Who create space for everyone, not just the loudest voice.

Quiet leadership isn’t a flaw.
It’s your edge.

♻️ Repost if you know a quiet leader who needs to hear this

📩 If you're an introvert trying to lead your way, you’ll find more here:
→ https://lnkd.in/eSdKpkMs

Introversion isn't a bug. It's an operating system. I spent years apologizing for who I am.

Too quiet. Too reserved. Too much "in my head."

I tried to fix myself.
Fake energy. Forced small talk. Endless networking events that drained me by Tuesday.

Then something shifted.

I stopped treating introversion as a bug to fix.
And started seeing it as my operating system.

My quiet? It's deep listening.
My reserved? It's strategic thinking.
My "in my head"? It's where the best ideas live.

20+ years as a CHRO taught me this:
The leaders who know how they're wired outperform those who fight it.

Every time.

So I wrote this on my whiteboard.
As a reminder.
As a declaration.

I'm done apologizing.

And if you've ever felt like you needed to become someone else to succeed, I see you.

♻️ Repost for the introvert in your network who needs to hear this.

📩 These are the daily techniques that helped me stop fighting my wiring:
https://lnkd.in/eSdKpkMs

Waldemar Zimmer

NXT Partners

NXT is a specialized consulting and equipment sourcing firm serving multinational and privately-owned tobacco manufacturers. We help clients improve operations, enter new markets, and acquire high-quality production equipment at competitive pricing.

Our Core Services

1. Consulting Services
- Production & Process Optimization
- Factory Setup & Expansion Guidance
- Regulatory Compliance Consulting
- Market Entry Strategy
- R&D and Product Development Support

2. Equipment Sales
- Cigarette Making & Packing Machines
- Primary & Secondary Processing Equipment
- New and Refurbished Machinery
- Installation, Training & After-Sales Support

Who We Serve

- Cigarette Manufacturers
- Oral/Nicotine Pouch Producers
- Heated/Next-Gen Product Companies

Our Equipment Partners

We source machinery from globally recognized brands.

Why Clients Work With Us

- Proven results in increasing efficiency & cutting costs
- Access to high-grade machinery at preferred rates
- Confidential, industry-specific expertise
- Global network of manufacturers and suppliers
- Flexible, performance-based consulting models

Contact

Waldemar Zimmer – Founder & Lead Consultant
waldemar@nxt-partners.info

"Bringing operational insight and world-class equipment to the global tobacco industry."

Founder - Lead Consultant 

International Coaching Federation

ICF Level 1 + Level 2 accreditation
ACC Credential holder

Business Coach (ACC)

CCS - Corporate Consulting Services

I provide the following services: 

- Interim Management 
- Executive & Leadership Coaching 
- Sales and Business Development 
- Business Strategy Consulting 
- Cross-cultural management 
- Business transformation

Executive Coach & Management Consultant 

TCO International

Responsible for the business development of the Global Agility Tool (GAT) Business.

Business Development Manager 

I am part of TCO's global network of associates, supporting their mission to deliver purposeful and impactful training.

Associate Coach & Trainer

Manz AG

Head of Product Management and Process Development 

• Project Lead of IPCI European Battery Innovation (EuBatIn)
• Head of Future Battery Technologies Department
• Leader of a high qualified team of 27 people (11 direct reports)
• Responsible for R&D of next generation lithium ion battery manufacturing equipment

Program & Dept. Manager Future Battery Technologies

Coesia S.p.A.

• Member of the executive board
• Responsible for business profit and loss (Turnover >25mln€)
• Responsible for business development and company growth 
• Tutor/Mentor Engineering Graduate Program

Managing Director G.D Germany GmbH

• Appointed as authorized representative (Power of Attorney)
• Responsible for Sales, After Sales and Customer Care
• Recruiting, objectives setting, coaching and performance monitoring of sales representatives
• Presentation of sales, revenue and forecast reports to the executive board 
• Account management and business plan implementation to achieve growth and hit sales targets

Sales Director / Deputy GM G.D Germany

G.D S.p.A.

Key Account Manager for Philip Morris International 
Technical sales 
Account management and business development in Europe and Middle East 
Single point of contact for customer request concerning field service, installation and technical assistance

After Sales Engineer & Key Account Manager

Managing new generation product (NGP) projects from prototype to market launch 
Project planning, defining milestones, ensuring on time manufacturing and delivery, creating recovery plans 
Single point of contact at customer site coordinating installation activities

Project Manager

Technical sales 
Definition of project scopes, milestones, customer expectations  
Spare parts management 
Point of contact for customer request concerning field service, installation, improvements, technical assistance, machine modifications and after sales 
Coordination between branch and headquarter in Italy

Project Coordinator (G.D Germany)

Martinrea International

Maintenance Technician

Industrial Technician

I help organizations to create and deliver impactful learning solutions and talent development programs | ICF Business Coach (ACC) | Former Sales & Managing Director

Helping global tobacco manufacturers optimize production and secure world-class equipment to grow faster and stay compliant.

I am a tobacco industry professional with +10 years experience in the field of cigarette manufacturing & packaging and new category/smoke-free products such as HnB, Vape, Nicotine Pouch. 

Over the past decade I've been working with worldwide leading tobacco companies (PMI, JTI, BAT, Imperial Brands) and supporting plenty of independent large tobacco organizations located in Europe, CIS, SEA, India, Middle East, UAE, US & Canada.

Founder & CEO

"See more"...and discover my coaching solutions!

1. Custom Coaching Program 

My custom coaching program will empower you to realize your full potential, overcome obstacles, and achieve remarkable success. Together, we'll navigate challenges, celebrate achievements, and pave the way for your brightest future yet. 

Your journey to excellence starts here!

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2. Mentoring 

My tailored mentoring service will provide you with personalized guidance and support on your unique path to success. Together, we'll navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and celebrate your success. 

Your aspirations are within reach – let me help you turn them into reality.

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3. Leadership Program 

My leadership coaching program is designed to empower aspiring and seasoned leaders alike to reach new levels of effectiveness, influence, and impact. I help you cultivate the skills and mindset required to excel in leadership roles across diverse domains. 
Together, we'll refine your leadership prowess, amplify your impact, and set you on a path towards becoming an extraordinary leader that empowers and inspires. 

Your leadership potential knows no bounds – let's unlock it together.

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