Hi, my name is Eddy Vermeulen
Welcome to my corner of expertise! For over 15 years, I’ve thrived as a B2B product manager, driven by a passion for technology. My journey has led me to support companies in building robust product portfolios and implementing product management best practices. Through my book, “Practical Product Management,” I’ve shared insights from years of experience. Now, the question is: How can I leverage my expertise to propel your success? Let’s explore together.
How can I support you ?
Product management consulting
Expert support for your product management activities.
Product management coaching
Coach junior product managers and/or establish product management processes.
Books, templates and tools
Coach junior product managers and/or establish product management processes.
Business research
Market & technology research, competitive analysis, regulatory scan and more.
Project management
Planning for scope, budget and timing control.
Technical writing
Requirements, manuals and marketing collateral.
Work experience
What colleagues say
“Eddy was one of the most competent engineers in the group. He has an excellent grasp of the complex technical issues associated with video and graphics design and generation, along with LCD Monitor design. On top of that Eddy is also a pleasure to work with and as an employee. He is always willing to tackle a challenge and does so with minimum supervision and gets the job done.”
Mike Forde; VP defense & security market unit @ Barco
“Eddy is a very valuable employee and co-worker. Eddy is very professional, easy to work with, and has superior technical skills to complement his effectiveness in complex business environments. I would highly recommend him as a valuable addition to any team!”
Tom McLaughlin; Product group manager @ Barco
Eddy is a fast learner and picked up this complex technical matter very fast. He took responsibility from the first day and performed his tasks in a very autonomous way, being at a remote business location. He lined up with the team, the environment and engaged with the entire organisation. Within a short period of time, he was recognized as the valuable person and strong contributor to the team. I would not hesitate at all to work again with him.
Reinhard Zulauf; Product and solutions director electricity metering @ Honeywell
Articles, posts, book reviews
6 Good reasons to outsource product management
As product management is a core function of your business, you may be convinced this should remain 100% internal to be effective. The opposite is true. Your business will benefit a lot from outsourcing certain product management activities or even the whole process of new product introduction.
10 Guidelines for creating a successful product
Making a successful product will always be the primary condition for business success. The “product” in this context is not just the “core product” by itself, but the “whole product”, including every aspect that touches the customer and end-user in some way.
Competitive product strategy
As a product specialist and being accountable for his product portfolio, a product manager is (or should be!) involved in the strategic planning of his company. It requires some disassociation from day-to-day product activities and an understanding of the bigger picture. One of the aspects in selecting strategic goals is the competitive strategy.