I operate at the intersection of wealth management, digital transformation and customer growth.


Over the past 15+ years, I have helped financial institutions modernize customer journeys, launch new investment propositions and scale digital platforms in highly regulated environments.


My background combines strategy, product, marketing and operational execution — with a strong focus on customer trust, financial accessibility and long-term value creation.

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EXPERIENCE


MeDirect

2021 - 2025

MeDirect Bank is a small European bank with customers all over Europe. MeDirect offers investment and banking services. 

Country Manager

At MeDirect Netherlands, I led the Dutch market entry and growth strategy, translating existing group capabilities into a locally relevant proposition for the Dutch savings and investment market. My role combined strategy, proposition development, digital growth, operations and regulatory alignment in a highly competitive and regulated environment.


I was responsible for building and scaling the Dutch business across deposits, investments and customer acquisition, while establishing the local brand and customer experience from the ground up. This included developing go-to-market strategies, optimizing digital onboarding and customer journeys, and aligning product, marketing, compliance and operational teams around measurable growth objectives.


In parallel, I contributed to the development of investment propositions, including model portfolio solutions and ESG-focused offerings, balancing customer relevance, scalability and regulatory requirements. The role required a combination of strategic leadership and hands-on execution, with a strong focus on customer trust, transparency and long-term value creation.

ABN AMRO
2015 - 2021
ABN AMRO is the one of the biggest banks in the Netherlands that serves clients in the retail, private banking and corporate banking sectors. 
Head of Digital Impact Team
The Digital Impact Team of ABN AMRO is responsible for the adoption of their digital processes. As part of ABN AMRO’s strategy this team makes sure customers use all digital capabilities of the bank. Team consisted of 4 digital professionals and multiple ad-hoc team members. 
Venture Owner Kendu
Founder of ABN AMRO’s corporate startup Kendu. We’ve built a new proposition and multidisciplinary team from scratch. The Kendu team consists of 20 professionals (internal/external). Create, implement and design vision for Kendu.

Category Manager
Content responsible for the e-commerce team Savings, Investment and Pension. Development of (strategic) solutions for the efficiency and quality of the online presence, digital service and NPS/Customer Effort Score/Success.
ZIGGO
2014 - 2015
Ziggo is the biggest communications company in the Netherlands that makes valuable connections, between people and for people.

Teamlead Digital Service

Development of new, innovative online solutions to increase customer success, customer satisfaction and lowering the amount of calls to the contact center.

Product Owner Digital Service

Responsible for translating the digital service strategy in the best online self-service experience for customers of Ziggo.

BINCKBANK
2009 - 2014
BinckBank is the leading online broker in the Netherlands that offers their clients fast, low-cost access to the leading financial markets around the world.

Business Owner

Responsible for maintaining and optimizing of the online investment platform of BinckBank.

Legal Counsel
Responsible for providing legal advice concerning different subjects eg. IT/IP law, bank- and supervisory law, privacy law.
ALEX
2006 - 2009
Alex was the first online broker in the Netherlands, providing execution only, wealth management services and an educational platform, the Alex Academy. Alex was acquired bij BinckBank in 2008
Senior Account Manager
Responsible for sales of Alex Vermogensbank and coaching customers during the onboarding. I was responsible for 6 junior account managers.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES


Chief Strategy Officer Program

Rethinking Global Strategy

Global Business

Sustainable Business Strategy

Strategy Execution

Developing Emerging Leaders

LANGUAGES


Dutch

Native

English

Fluent