Our Team
GIACOMO CASTELLI
Operations Manager
Giacomo was active in the streetwear and fashion world before joining Bulang and Sons in 2015. Since then, he has been Bernhard's right-hand man, responsible for marketing, business development, and organization. Giacomo is an unwavering source of inspiration, out-of-the-box ideas, and reality checks. He has co-created some of our most popular collections with Bernhard.
PATRICK MANS
The "brain" in Bulang and Sons
Patrick wants you to be part of our club, because "this is where you Bulang!" People are important to Patrick, they make him happy. Happy people make him even happier. This is Patrick's ambition in everything that he devises for our customers.
Patrick advises on the overall strategy of Bulang and Sons. He works for large international companies with a strong digital focus and aims to ensure that the online experience and interaction are as engaging as a physical, offline business. Last but not least, Patrick has excellent taste and therefore often looks in the mirror!
BAS KOLKMAN
Finance & Control
Bas "show-me-the-money" Kolkman ensures that everything is in order, financially and operationally. After a career in banking and subsequently working as CFO at leading companies, Bas now enjoys running exciting projects at Bulang and Sons. One of those projects is involving our customers in fun and interesting business opportunities at Bulang and Sons. Crowdfunding, royalty programs, you name it.
In short, when it comes to finance, Bas... is the Boss.
BRITNEY JANSSEN
Online Marketeer
Meet Britney, Ms. Marketing at heart. Just graduated, she has already brought innovation and fun to Bulang and Sons, understanding like no other what appeals to watch lovers. Britney is the driving force behind our marketing, enthusiastically managing social media platforms, filming and editing interesting videos, creating newsletters, and bringing a lot of cheerfulness along the way. Britney not only connects with her work but also enjoys connecting with our valued customers. Discover life at Bulang and Sons through Britney's lens!
PASCAL JANSSEN
Quality Control and UX Design
With a background in programming, Pascal loves juggling with codes. He ensures the smooth operation of our website. Not only ensuring that everything is up-to-date, but also as user-friendly as possible. Pascal, with more hair on his chin than on his head :-)
ALICE PRIMOWEES
Photography
Alice makes all our watches shine with her cool photos! She joined the team in 2019, after extensive work in the fashion world. As a self-proclaimed nerd and voyeur, she enjoys the diversity that watch collecting culture has to offer. Although relatively new to the world of watches, with a team like Bulang and Sons by her side, she learns something new about watches with every photo she takes. She loves spending her days in the office delving into a new collection or unique piece and simply finding the perfect way to tell its story.
ROSS POVEY
Watch Editor
Ross has been friends with Bernhard for a long time. He is the world's number one vintage Tudor expert. He is also the founder of tudorcollector.com and a passionate admirer of Tudor, Rolex Zenith Daytonas, and Ovettone Rolex watches. We are proud to have him on our team, where he writes about watches in his signature style for Bulang and Sons. Check out his articles in our online magazine.
DOES
WatchDog
Our office mascot is always cheerful and makes our workspace feel more homely. She spends cold winter days on the windowsill but is always ready to play. Her daily walks keep us active!