
Aleida, born and raised in the Netherlands, has lived and worked in Asia since 2008. After seven years in Hong Kong and 4 years in Jakarta she currently resides in Kuala Lumpur.
With a background spanning two decades in people and sourcing management, based in Hong Kong she successfully managed cross-cultural and virtual teams in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam in her position of Procurement Director Asia for a global dairy multinational.
In 2012 she founded Performance by People to dedicate herself to what she discovered to be her natural strength:
developing people, maximizing their potential as well as assessing and professionalizing organizations.
She currently works as Change and Communication Manager for Dutch Lady Malaysia Milk Industries Berhad, an affiliate of Royal FrieslandCampina N.V.
People often describe Aleida as a thoughtful, positive and down to earth personality who connects with ease through her genuine interest in people and humor.
"My corporate background combined with my international
and cross-cultural experience and personal expat journey, gives me the unique perspective and understanding of the reality and challenges that executives, entrepreneurs, non-profit leaders and expats face when working and living in Asia."
ABOUT ALEIDA
Masters, Business Law Groningen University - The Netherlands
Postgraduate Diploma, Training Management and Organizational Development - Hong Kong University
Associate Certified Coach
International Coach Federation (ICF)
Cross-Cultural Trainer/Coach Culture3Counsel
Senior Executive Coach
Institute of Executive Coaching and Leadership