Annemarie van Leijen

Annemarie van Leijen has a diverse and extensive work experience. Annemarie currently works as the COO at byrd technologies GmbH, where they oversee various operations such as customer success, supply chain operations, pricing and procurement, and operational excellence. Annemarie has managed to drive customer satisfaction through excellent fulfillment and customer care. Additionally, they have played a key role in developing partnerships with warehouse partners and carriers to create a mutually beneficial marketplace. Annemarie has also been responsible for hiring and developing talent, implementing CRM strategies, and ensuring efficient goal setting and achievement. Under their leadership, the company successfully transitioned to a 3PL-based fulfillment marketplace and achieved significant growth in team size, expansion to different countries, and an increase in warehouses and partners.

Prior to their role at byrd technologies, Annemarie held various positions at eBay. Annemarie served as the Head of Product Marketing and Business Development, B2B, where they played a crucial role in driving strategic projects and controlling KPIs. Annemarie also served as the Head of the Project Management Office, responsible for coordinating and reporting on different projects. Annemarie's earlier roles at eBay included Program Manager for eBay Plus and Senior E-Commerce Manager for Trust & Shipping, where they focused on designing and implementing new solutions in the fields of trust, security, and logistics.

Before joining eBay, Annemarie worked as a Product Manager - Merchant Risk at PayPal and as the Head Anti-Counterfeiting, Europe at eBay.

Annemarie van Leijen's education history is as follows:

From 1987 to 1993, Annemarie attended Gymnasium, where they obtained their A-Levels.

In 1993, Annemarie attended Aldenham Language school and received a Certificate of Advanced English in the field of English Language.

From 1994 to 1996, Annemarie studied at the University of Amsterdam, earning their Propedeuse degree in History & Russian Language.

In 1998, Annemarie attended the Smolny Institute Sankt Petersburg, focusing on Russian Language and Culture.

During 1999, Annemarie went to the Goethe Institut Berlin and achieved proficiency in German Language and Culture.

From 1996 to 2005, Annemarie returned to the University of Amsterdam, where they obtained their MA in the field of Eastern European Studies.

In 2007, Annemarie enrolled at the Centre International d'Antibes, studying French Language and achieving an Intermediär (Level "B") degree.

Finally, from 2008 to 2011, Annemarie joined the Euro*MBA Consortium and earned their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a specialization in International Business.