Birthmark Creative concepts

Birthmark developed itself in 18 years from solely advertising to a 'libero' in the field of creative concepts and products. A broad portfolio with innovative product concepts, T.V. formats, POS material, promotional items and of course advertising forms the core of Birthmark.

Birthmark has a broad network with (international) specialists, suppliers and customers. This makes that, if the client wishes, the entire project can be taken out of their hands. So you as a client can keep focus on your daily priorities. Looking at your communication or assortment with a creative, independent mind means that your company gets inspired and profitable, essential for a successful business!

Birthmark is happy to be of service!

Mark Kooij

owner / creative conteptor

Started his career as art director at RTL, then rolled into the advertising world where he was active as a creative-libero in various fields. On-line concepts, promotional items, interior design and product development, Mark has experience in all these areas. He has a broad experience in the communication and consumer products world and is also heavily interested in, and the implementation of new (technical / commercial) possibilities and perspectives. Mark has worked for brands such as Albert Heijn, Unilever, Grolsch, Pepsi, Boretti, Prins Petfoods, Volker Wessels, Coca Cola, Reaal, Philips, Callebaut, Volkswagen, Bavaria and Vedior.

Gerard A. van Ballegooijen

business associate

For a number of years, Birthmark is successfully working together with Gerard van Ballegooijen. Gerard is a consultant with a long experience in international business. Both on client as well on supplier side. Active as a sourcing manager as well as export manager. Experienced with a wide range of product groups, creating product ranges and developing new and original products. 40 years’ experience in various organizations. From mail-order, department stores and DIY-markets to the buying side. Also, extensive experience as distributor/wholesaler on the -international- sales side. After a long career in different organizations, now active as consultant and promotor for new industries and promising new developments. Experienced in years, creative and young at heart in creating new chances. Birthmark is proud to be able to work with him.

You can contact Gerard via:
info@birthmark.eu

‘What people say’

"Besides being an overall nice guy and excellent host, Mark is an unusual pragmatic creative who knows how to combine cutting-edge creative thinking with real commercial thought. In other words: he can come up with great new ways to make money... Whenever you're in need of an out-of-the-box-thinker, Mark's the guy to talk with." Hans W.A. Kok, Strategy Director Lukkien

Hans W.A. Kok

Strategy Director Lukkien

Mark is one of those rare individuals who see a creative solution in a wide scale of concepts. Given a task, Mark will tackle the problem with great devotion from all sides and more often than not come up with a highly original solution. He is an inventor, an art director and a designer and has a knack for spotting hidden opportunities. I have worked closely with Mark over the last 10 years on both brand advertising, sales promotion, tv platform development, interactive development and product development for major brands and can only say that it has been inspiring to work with such a diverse talent. Bram Holzapfel, Creative Director

Bram Holzapfel

Creative Director

I worked closely with Mark during his tenure as the Creative Director at Nextime during which time we worked on product development of 20 of my new clock designs. I am happy to say that i enjoyed working with Mark and found him to be professional, amicable, and enthusiastic. Steve Buss, Owner, steve buss designs

Steve Buss

Owner, steve buss designs

"I have had the pleasure of working with Birthmark on several projects/products. Mark is inventive, creative and, very important, a warm person. Mark is able to translate great ideas to realistic and producable products. He has the rare ability to combine high class creativity with realism"  Eric van Reenen, CEO EC Workx

Eric van Reenen

CEO EC Workx

"You can always count on Mark when you're stuck for ideas and in search of inspiration. Mark has presented himself as a hard worker and a source of creative concepts. His personality is warm and he has a great sense of humor! It was a please working with him and I will not hesitate to contact him for any future projects." Ilse Vonk, COO Yoni

Ilse Vonk

COO Yoni

"Mark, a parte de ser un diseñador con una gran capacidad creativa, ingenio y adaptabilidad, ha sido un gran apoyo para las diferentes Delegaciones de Nextime. En el caso particular de España, nos ha aportado nuevos diseños originales temporada a temporada, nos ha permitido exponer en nuestras Ferias con un diseño exclusivo de stand adaptado a las necesidades de nuestro producto y hemos contado con él, feria a feria, para la perfecta exposición del producto e imagen de marca.  Monica Sanchez, area manager Friolisa S.A.U Spain

Monica Sanchez

area manager Friolisa S.A.U Spain