I-deal Overstock was established on 1-03-2006 by Patrick Anthonissen and Stephan Mangnus. Both have worked for Unilever for many years in various positions in logistics, marketing and sales. This back-ground has taught them the dynamics of the FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) market and all the specific ins and outs concerning overstock. 
 

Stephan Mangnus (right side) has worked for Unilever for 5 years. In his last position he was Channel Marketing Manager for the Leisure channel at Unilever Netherlands. In this position Stephan was responsible for the marketing approach of the brands OLA, Lipton Ice Tea, Mora and Cup a Soup in this channel. Furthermore, Stephan has experience in Category Management and Sales in previous positions within Unilever Netherlands. Stephan has studied Economics at the Erasmus University Rotterdam. 

Patrick Anthonissen (left side) has worked for Unilever for 6 years. In his last position he was National Account Manager for the Personal Care category within Unilever Netherlands. Furthermore, Patrick has experience in Category Management and Logistics. Within Logistics he was responsible for the integration of the warehousing and distribution of Lever Fabergé and Kimberly-Clark in a new distribution centre. Patrick has studied Industrial Engineering and Management Science at the Technical University Eindhoven.