Since I left the ING Bank late 1993, I have been a self-employed business consultant and trainer. Main fields: communication and organization. During all these years I have serviced many (mainly Dutch) companies. A few thousand Dutch managers and directors have been in my workshops. For 4 years I ran a business club, and mc'd 50 club meetings in total. The past 4 years I added teaching management to my assortment. This led to a network of Chinese and Vietnamese alumni/ae. With the assistance of Vietnamese alumni/ae, I plan to set up shop in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) in the near future. For this reason I have visited Vietnam three times in 2007. I publish 3 newsletters: Dutch (monthly), English (4 x per year) and Vietnamese (4 x per year).

On www.hopstaken.com you can see what kind of services I deliver. You can also find all the newsletters. However, these do not contain pictures; the website will be upgraded soon. If you are interested in receiving back copies in pdf format, mail me at loek@hopstaken.com.

On http://hopper1951.spaces.live.com  you can get impressions from my international activities: this is a way to stay connected with my ca. 240 alumni/ae in the Far East - mainly, Chinese & Vietnamese in the age group 25 - 30.

Entrepreneur and founder of International Strategic Consultancy Agency (ISCA). Is marketing and communication advisor for foundercontact. Has 20 years experience at marketing executive jobs in Germany and abroad. One of the less than 500 Chartered Marketeers in the world, mentioned by FT as ‘probably 1of the best marketeers of Europe’. Master at Strategic Communication Lancaster Business School UK. Has blog on marketing and communication and the impact of the New Economy. Lives at Germany. eMail contact@the-isca.com