A wonderful recognition of the commercial leadership within DPD Netherlands: Martijn Kleij, Chief Commercial Officer, was named CCO of the Year last Thursday by the Sales Management Association (SMA).
The jury praised Martijn for his realistic, no-nonsense leadership style and his strong focus on relationships. His employees gave him an impressive score of 91% in the most recent employee engagement survey — a result that both he and DPD Netherlands can be very proud of.
Martijn has a proven track record: earlier in his career, he achieved market share growth from 10% to 30%, and he is well on his way to realizing similar successes within DPD. During a period of change and restructuring, he not only managed to restore key customer relationships but also brought calm, structure, and clear direction to the commercial team.
The jury commended his down-to-earth attitude, expertise, and integrity, describing Martijn as a stable, strategically strong, and relationally powerful leader. His open and honest style, combined with his focus on both the bigger picture and the people he works with, makes him a highly valued discussion partner both within and outside the organization.
The Sales Management Association (SMA) is the leading platform for sales professionals in the Netherlands and organizes the annual awards for, among others, CCO of the Year. SMA is dedicated to the development of commercial talent and the professionalization of sales organizations.
We are extremely proud of Martijn and warmly congratulate him on this wonderful title and his inspiring contribution to the success of DPD Netherlands!
