Curriculum Vitae

Personal information

Family name
Ben Joseph

First name
Alon

Country
The Netherlands, Europe

E-mail address
alon [at] ben-joseph [dot] com

Nationality
Dutch

Sex
Male

Work Experience

2003-Present
Chief Executive Officer
Dik Jeweler B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Trade name: Ace & Dik Jewelers

2000-Present
Chief Executive Officer
Ace Enterprises Group B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Trade names: Ace Jewelers Group, ChronoTime and Infinitas Diamonds

2000-2002
Chief Executive Officer and Co-Owner
Tamos v.o.f., Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Trade names: Tamos Internet Services

1998-2002
Vice-President
Ace Jewelers B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Trade names: Ace & Spyer Jewelers and Ace Jewelers

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

2003-Present
Member NJC – Nederlandse Juweliersclub
Name: Dutch Jewelers Club

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

2000-2002
Committee 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 Written)

German
Beginner level

Hobbies

Sports
Tennis, Basketball, Skiing and Running.

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