Mary van Dijk

Mary van Dijk has a diverse work experience spanning over 15 years. Mary began their career at AkzoNobel as a Category Analyst in 2007. Mary then moved to Dulux Paints Ireland Ltd (Akzo Nobel) in 2008 where they worked as an Assistant Brand Manager. In 2009, Mary became a Brand Manager at Dulux Paints Ireland Ltd (AkzoNobel) until 2010. Mary then joined Dulux Paints Ireland Ltd as a PR, Brand Customer Marketing Manager from 2010 to 2012.

Mary then joined Bimeda in 2012, where they held various roles including UK & Ireland Marketing Manager, European Marketing Manager, European Marketing Manager & Global Projects Lead, Internal & Corporate Communications & EU Marketing Manager, and currently holds the position of Director of Marketing and Corporate Communications from January 2023 onwards.

Mary van Dijk has a diverse educational background with a focus on employer branding, internal communications, and organizational leadership. In 2019, they attended the Universum - Employer Branding Academy, where they studied employer branding, employee experience, and internal communications. In the same year, they obtained a certification in World Class Employer Branding from the Employer Branding Academy.

Prior to that, from 2018 to 2019, Mary pursued a Post Graduate Diploma in Internal Communications at the European Institute of Communications. This program provided their with a deep understanding of effective internal communication strategies.

In 2017, Mary participated in the Bimeda Leadership Development Programme, which enhanced their skills in organizational leadership.

Mary's earliest education includes a Bachelor's degree in Modern European Languages, with a 1st Class Honours, from the University of Liverpool. Mary majored in Spanish, German, and Italian during their time at the university, which they completed from 2003 to 2007.

It can be inferred from the information provided that Mary van Dijk is dedicated to expanding their knowledge in the areas of employer branding, internal communications, and leadership, and has acquired relevant qualifications and experience in these fields.