Alessandra Burgers

"I have a talent for making meaningful and authentic connections."

I believe that people remember how they feel when they are around you. Enthusiasm is highly contagious and incredibly powerful. It's a force that builds relationships and makes new connections. When doing business I’m clear in my communication and believe that building a mutual feeling of trust is critical.

I knew that I wanted to work in international trade. I’ve studied international business and speak 4 different languages. The reason I decided to work at De Monchy has everything to do with the warm welcome they gave me the first time I visited the office. I immediately felt at home.

Patagonia is a company that inspires me. Their cause marketing is really different from any other company I know. I’m against fast fashion and they reject fast fashion by creating high quality outerwear. They also collect and refurbish their old products as part of their 5 waste combating principles: reduce, reuse, repair, recycle and reimagine. 
Furthermore, Brooks, Hoka en Nike are innovating the techwear running shoes. The carbon-plated running shoes are something else. The carbon-fiber plate works with the foam to create a trampoline-like effect. Because of their forward thinking I’m able to run really fast (half) marathons. 

You can expect from me that I keep my promises. I believe in taking responsibility, owning up to mistakes and working on a solution together.