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Bart Willems

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Co-Founder at bottle up
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Bart Willems is the Co-founder of bottle up, a company combating single-use plastic waste with reusable, plant-based water bottles. Drawing on his experience as VP of Sales at WeTransfer and studies at the University of Amsterdam, he drives the companys mission and European expansion. His work reflects a deep commitment to sustainable consumerism.

Barts professional mission was sparked by a personal experience: witnessing the vast amount of plastic waste generated by tourists while living in Amsterdams city center. This observation directly led him and his partners to create a sustainable and convenient alternative to single-use bottles, blending his business acumen with his passion for environmental impact.

For every bottle sold, the company donates clean drinking water to communities in need through various partnerships.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Co-Founder
Job Level
Leadership
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
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Sustainable Alternatives
Co-founded a company to offer a reusable, plant-based alternative to single-use plastic bottles, driven by a mission to reduce waste.
European Expansion
Actively focused on growing the company's footprint, recently launching partnerships in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and France.
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Career

Work history

3-2019
Co-Founder
bottle up
2-2016 - 1-2019
Managing Partner
Goodbyehello
9-2014 - 2-2016
VP of Sales
WeTransfer
6-2012 - 9-2014
Manager Focus Brands
Sanoma NL
1-2009 - 12-2011
Manager Key Accounts
Sanoma Digital
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Education
2007 - 2009
Business studies
University of Amsterdam
1996 - 2001
Business/Commerce
Inholland University of Applied Sciences
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