Top 10 Country Managers in Europe - 2026

I joined Mondelēz, Kraft Foods at that time, as an accountant in 2009. I spent the next few years in the Finance department in various roles in the East Adriatic region. Ever since the first day, I have always wanted to be part of the commercial team; this is where my passion lies. In 2014, I got my chance as a Sales Analyst and Category Planning Assistant for the Southeast Adriatic markets, namely Montenegro, Albania, Kosovo and North Macedonia.

Koen Mertens, Country Manager Netherlands at Enphase Energy, is a results-driven clean energy leader with 10 years of industry experience. He began in residential solar and sustainable product sales and went on to lead national and Benelux sales operations, now driving growth and market expansion across the Dutch clean energy sector.

Sascha Gretsch, Country Manager at Owens Corning, brings 25 years of management experience in the construction industry, including 20 years working in South America across major mining and tunnel construction projects in Chile and Peru. In his current role, he leads the growth and economic success of the company’s Swiss operations. With a global perspective shaped by Owens Corning’s transnational matrix structure, he prioritizes building strong cultural connections that motivate talent, strength

Gregor Winkler helps drive business growth by building strong customer relationships, managing strategic accounts and aligning commercial initiatives with long-term objectives. Known for his big-picture perspective, he emphasizes collaboration, market development and sustainable value creation across regional markets.

Alexandre Amer drives commercial growth by aligning sales, marketing and market expansion strategies across consumer goods businesses. With experience leading cross-functional teams, he focuses on brand development, customer engagement and delivering sustainable business performance in competitive markets.

Christophe Courboin leads commercial growth initiatives by combining sales, marketing and strategic account management expertise. Focused on building high-performing teams and strengthening brand presence, he drives long-term business development through customer engagement, market expansion and data-informed decision-making.

Stefan Brodmeier drives business growth and market expansion across the medical technology sector, combining strategic leadership with deep commercial expertise. He focuses on building high-performing teams, developing market strategies and delivering sustainable growth through customer-centric and evidence-based solutions.

Pieter Drost advances access to innovative oncology diagnostics by combining commercial leadership, market access expertise and strategic execution. Focused on early cancer detection and personalized treatment, he leads cross-functional teams to improve patient outcomes while driving sustainable business growth.

Alexandru Parvanescu leads commercial operations with a focus on business growth, market development and team performance. Known for his results-driven approach, he combines strategic execution, customer engagement and operational leadership to expand market presence and deliver sustainable business outcomes.