Emile Valkestijn ✪

Emile Valkestijn has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and responsibilities.

Emile currently serves as the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at 10XCREW, where they support brands in implementing their direct-to-consumer (D2C) strategy and execution. Their role involves enabling brands to reach a wide consumer base through various online channels, such as webshops, social commerce, and major marketplaces like Amazon and bol.com. Prior to this, they served as the Head of Marketplaces at 10XCREW.

Emile has also been a member of the jury for the Best Marketplace Seller Award at Shopping Awards since the beginning of 2020. Additionally, at ShoppingTomorrow, a research platform initiated by Thuiswinkel.org, they held the position of Chairman Expert Group Marketplaces. Their responsibilities included preparing retailers for the future in terms of corporate, branch, and national levels. Emile also served as an expert in Performance Based Marketing and Direct Marketing at ShoppingTomorrow.

In their previous role as the Head of Marketplaces at NEWCRAFT, Emile played a crucial role in aiding brands with their revenue growth by formulating and executing marketplace strategies. Emile also served as a Sr. Digital Growth Lead at NEWCRAFT, where they empowered clients to accelerate their growth by harnessing new technology and customer behavior. Emile's focus was on helping companies capitalize on their industry experience to stay competitive in a fast-growing and disruptive market.

Emile has had experience in the eCommerce and online retail sector as an eCommerce | Online Retail Consultant at Ahold. Emile was responsible for advising Gall & Gall on their online strategy and identifying opportunities for growth and operational improvement.

Prior to this, Emile worked at bol.com, where they held various roles, including Vendor & Seller Manager for multiple categories, such as Cooking, Dining, Housewares & Gifts, Sport & Outdoor, Bike & Travel, and Music & Movies. Emile was also a Product Manager for Music at bol.com. These roles involved responsibilities in setting up new stores, managing the complete buying and selling process, defining the category's vision and strategy, and being accountable for the operation and profitability of the department.

Emile's early career includes working as a Product Marketing Manager at KPN and as a Product Manager at Planet Media Group.

Overall, Emile Valkestijn's work experience showcases their expertise in marketplace strategy and execution, digital growth, and online retail consulting. Emile has contributed to the success and growth of various companies in the e-commerce industry.

Emile Valkestijn pursued their education at the HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht (Hogeschool Utrecht) from 2001 to 2004. Emile obtained a Bachelor's degree in commerce, specializing in Commerciele Economie. Additionally, in July 2021, Emile Valkestijn acquired a certification as a Section4 Certified Strategist from Section4.