About GMBS - GMBS International

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GMBS - seasoned, dedicated, result-driven

Mission

Mission. GMBS’ mission is

(i) to assist European companies by providing direction, guidance and the necessary support with new market entry and expansion trajectories in (Middle) Eastern growth markets.

Furthermore, GMBS aims

(ii) to be a help desk for organisations in (Middle) Eastern countries that seek to enter the Dutch or West European market.

In short, GMBS International supports companies in their international marketing and organisational development; effectively and in a social and environmentally responsible manner.

Working method

Personal. Dedicated. Flexible.
GMBS International is not a large corporation, but a compact and decisive agency. This gives us the freedom to respond quickly, deliver customised solutions and provide personalised support to our customers.

Strong through collaboration.
For regional or large-scale projects, we work together with a network of specialised partners. This enables us to develop and realise multidisciplinary projects. Where desired, we also take on the entire project management.

Social responsibility.
GMBS works exclusively on socially responsible and sustainable projects. We adhere to the principles of People-Planet-Profit and deliver quality, invest in people, respect laws and regulations, and build long-term relationships with our stakeholders.

Customer-focused approach.
Clear agreements, transparent communication and a professional approach form the basis. We always strive for a win-win situation and long-term cooperation.

Working method & rates.
After initial contact, we often arrange a free exploratory meeting. If we are a good fit, you will receive a clear quote detailing the work to be done, the results, the schedule and the rates. For advice, training and coaching, we charge an hourly or daily rate. Subsidy applications are based on a writer’s fee plus a no cure, no pay percentage. Agency agreements are based on commission.

Code of Conduct

Integrity first. GMBS is dealing frequently with confidential and sensitive information, as derived from implementing the contract, or as made available by the client or other parties involved. Where GMBS is in contact with different companies, it is possible that they are each other’s competitors. In no event shall GMBS betray the confidence given by its clients. In addition to advisory services rendered, GMBS can act as representative or as agent from time to time. This could potentially harbor potential conflicts of interest; GMBS is aware of this and will work with its highest standards of professional integrity so as to avoid this, whilst guaranteeing the objectivity of its advice. Discretion and transparency are (however seemingly conflicting) keywords herein.

Sustainable entrepreneurship. GMBS rates each client and each project individually to its compatibility with the ethical values of GMBS. Initiatives cannot be harmful to people and environment in any way, shape or form; in such case we will not participate. Our standards of corporate social responsibility are listed in the section working method.

Cultural sensitivity. International Business and Cooperation requires adaptation; adapting to local customs and habits. A sincere respect for others and the environment of the other is a fundamental basis for any success. This entails making yourself familiar with culture and practices, Do’s and Don’ts in a country, and where at all possible learn the language. Only then, in an environment of mutual understanding and adaptation, parties find each other; supplier-distributor, joint venture partners, manufacturer-dealer, retailer-consumer. GMBS is keen to put its years of international experience to work in helping you to bridge any cultural differences.

Meet the team

The GMBS team and our partner network combine broad expertise with a holistic approach to business and project development. We have the cultural sensitivity, business and communication skills to deliver solutions that fit seamlessly with the local context and the expectations of our customers and partners. Projects developed by GMBS are sustainable, commercially attractive and designed with the various stakeholders in mind.

Maarten Smit

Principal Consultant

International marketing consultant and business development coach with over 30 years of experience in project development, strategic and horticultural marketing, supply chain management, and organisational strengthening.

He has worked in more than ten countries, including Russia, China, Indonesia, Myanmar and Saudi Arabia. In 2010, he founded GMBS and since then has advised companies and governments worldwide and initiated various international collaborative projects, including Healthy Food Healthy Lifestyle and the Cold Chain Cluster.

Olaf Teunissen

Partner-advisor Water treatment & Aquaculture

Water expert with over 30 years of international experience in water treatment and aquaculture. Has completed more than 60 successful projects worldwide and combines technical expertise with a pragmatic, sustainable and cost-efficient approach.

Alexander Bruning

International Legal Counsel

Lawyer with over 25 years of international experience in setting up local entities, licensing processes and contract negotiations for Asian and European companies. Through his firm BLS, he ensures optimal legal and tax structures. Represented clients in India, Vietnam, Indonesia and China, among other countries.

Mya Thway

Representative Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia

GMBS representative and senior marketing consultant for Myanmar, Thailand and Cambodia. Marketing and communications professional with a strong entrepreneurial mindset and experience in PR, communications strategy, international trade, market research, distribution and logistics. Has worked internationally in countries including the Netherlands and Japan. Master’s degree in Marketing Management (Tilburg) and fluent in Burmese and English.

Rara Dewayanti

Representative Indonesia

GMBS representative and consultant researcher for Indonesia. Customer-oriented professional with extensive experience in project management, supply chain and export development, market research, business matchmaking and trade promotion. Worked for Indonesia and internationally, including in Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines. BSc from Bogor Agriculture University and further studies at Mercu Buana University, IESE Business School and Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University, among others.

Nayeem Azimi

Representative India

GMBS representative for India and head of Fasna AgriGro. Master’s degree in Agricultural Sciences with additional postgraduate diplomas in AgriTech Management, plant protection, milking technology and herd management. Expert in project planning, contract farming, organic farming and precision farming, with a special passion for greenhouse horticulture and substrate cultivation. Specialised in integrated crop protection, quality plant material, cultivation systems and disease and pest prevention in greenhouse vegetables.

Feel free to contact us with your project idea. We can discuss available options to support your project or business ideas without obligation.

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