CURRICULUM VITAE

Personal information

Family name
Ben Joseph

First name
Alon

Country
The Netherlands, Europe

Nationality
Dutch

Gender
Male

Work Experience

2017-Present
Co-Founder
Mokum Tech B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Trade names: June Dating and Shine Social Club

2014-Present
Co-Founder
WatchBase B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Trade names: WatchBase.com

2002-Present
Founder
Alon Ben-Joseph Holding B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Trade name: Oak Consultancy

2002-Present
Co-Owner and Co-Chief Executive Officer
Ace Enterprises Group B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Trade names: Ace Jewelers Group, ChronoTime, Infinitas Diamonds and Parrera Watches

2000-2002
Co-Founder
Tamos v.o.f., Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Trade names: Tamos Internet Services

1998-2002
Senior Manager
Ace Enterprises Group B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Trade names: Ace Jewelers Group

Education

2002-2004
University of Amsterdam
Master of Science in Business Economics
Master Thesis: "Entrepreneurial Decision Processes: Case Studies of Real Estate Entrepreneurs"

2002
Hofstra University (Hempstead, New York, USA)
Zarb School of Business
Bilateral Exhange program of University of Amsterdam for one semester (4 courses).

1998-2002
University of Amsterdam
Bachelor of Science in Business Economics
Bachelor Thesis: "Brand Identity versus Brand Image"

1996-1998
Christelijke Scholengemeenschap Buitenveldert High School
VWO-diploma (7 courses)

1991-1996
Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam High School
HAVO-diploma (7 courses)

Ancillary activities

2015-2018
Vice Chairman NJC - Nederlandse Juweliersclub
Name: Dutch Jewelers Club

2014-2018
Co-Founder and Secretary of association LJN
Name: Leading Jewelers of the Netherlands

2014-2015
Expert Member Shopping2020 "Cross Border" Group
Name: Research Program Shopping2020 (Year II)

2013-2014
Expert Member Shopping2020 "Selection" Group
Name: Research Program Shopping2020 (Year I)

2009-2015
Board Member NJC - Nederlandse Juweliersclub
Name: Dutch Jewelers Club

2009-2019
Member Vereniging Beurs van den Diamanthandel
Name: Diamond Bourse (Registered under number: VBVD203)

2009-2014
Founder and Co-Chairman ILEA
Name: International Luxury Ecommerce Association

2003-2018
Member NJC - Nederlandse Juweliersclub
Name: Dutch Jewelers Club

2001-2004
Member FSA - Financiële Studievereniging Amsterdam
Name: Financial Student Association of Amsterdam

2000-2002
Board Member MAA - Marketing Associatie Amsterdam
Name: Marketing Association of Amsterdam
Tasks: Webmaster and Head of Internet Committee.

1998-2004
Member SEFA - Studievereniging van de Economie en Econometrische Faculteit aan de Universiteit van Amsterdam

Languages

Dutch
Mother tongue

English
Excellent (Verbally and Written)

Hebrew
Excellent (Verbally) and Basic (Written)

German
Beginner level

French
Beginner level

Hobbies

Sports
Tennis, Golf, Basketball, Skiing and Running.

Interests
Photography, Music, IT/Computers/Technology, Mechanical Watches, Precious Stones, Literature, Contemporary Art and Judaica.