TOM VAN DILLEN
Managing Partner,
Greenkern

• With more than 20 years experience, Tom has spearheaded many digital and organizational transformation projects for multinational companies and organisations.
• He leads “Greenkern” a Transformation Consultancy Group focusing on the Chinese market.
• Greenkern is a long-term consultancy partner of Positive Thinking Company in China.
• Greenkern’s client list includes BMW, Coca-Cola, Volkswagen, Siemens, Bugatti, Philips,… and fresh start-ups.
• Focusing on innovation, organizational transformation, global brand management, and the dynamics of the Chinese consumer.

PIETER VAN DIERMEN
Equity Stakeholder and Chairman

A former attorney and consultant with an IT twist specialized in business & company law as well as corporate legal strategy, Pieter advised multiple international clients across a variety of industries before joining Greenkern as an equity stakeholder and Chairman. Pieter also holds the role of CEO at Positive Thinking Company APAC, a long time digital & software implementation partner of Greenkern.

CHRISTIAN KRULL
Board Public Officer,
Office Berlin

Christian is in charge of the agency’s business and financial matters and also coordinates its international offices. Christian gained his 10+ years experience in the communication industry in project and account management. He joined Greenkern in 2009 and helped to build the agency’s international network, working from both our Berlin and Beijing location.

 

RALF FUSS
Strategy Director,
Office Beijing

Ralf is a classically trained pianist with over 23 years of experience in planning, advertising, marketing strategy, digital brand management, design strategy, and market innovation. He worked for many globally operating brands in various countries. In China, he has spent more than 5 years working on Chinese and Pan-Asian projects.

KARIN FICHTL
Senior Brand Consultant,
Office Beijing 

Before joining Greenkern, Karin gained in-depth experience as Global Communication Manager for adidas; developing as well as strategically and creatively managing global brand campaigns and initiatives. Being in China since 2016, Karin has led various brand strategy projects for global players in various industries.

DANIEL JAKOBI
Senior Brand Consultant,
Office Beijing

Daniel has spent the last 6 years in China, gaining vast experience in brand development, brand localisation, marketing planning and communication strategy. Holding a master’s degree in intercultural communication, Daniel has successfully lead projects for various high-calibre international companies.

 

SHANSHAN SUN
Brand Consultant,
Office Beijing 

Shanshan has 8 years of experience in marketing, media, and communication. She has worked at leading organisations, such as the German Chamber of Commerce, and has extensive knowledge in brand building, effective messaging, and creative steering.

ELIAS ZELGER
Brand Consultant,
Office Beijing 

Elias has spent the last 2 years in China gaining experience in branding, brand operations, business strategy and market research. He holds a master’s degree in social science research from the London School of Economics.

 

YUHAN GUO
Project Management,
Office Beijing 

Yuhan has 3 years of experience in project management, with a focus on account management, controlling, administration and customer service. She further specialises in market research, audience and innovation analysis, as well as content creation.