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Yannick de Vries

Commercial Expansion Lead at byrd

Yannick de Vries has diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Yannick is currently serving as the Commercial Expansion Lead at byrd since November 2021. Prior to that, they co-founded and worked as the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at Shipkoo, an AI technology-powered cross-border eCommerce shipping and fulfillment solution company, from January 2020 to November 2021. Yannick also worked as a Market Researcher and Analyst at Air France KLM Martinair Cargo from February 2018 to August 2018, where they focused on the Chinese cross-border eCommerce market and explored potential business collaborations. Before that, they were involved in the International Business Research Groningen, where they served as the External Relations Executive Board China from March 2017 to August 2018. Yannick helped Dutch companies identify business opportunities in emerging economies through tailor-made research. Yannick's earlier experience includes working as a Faculty Manager at AthenaStudies from January 2016 to April 2017. In this role, they organized exam trainings and ensured the quality of lessons and materials for BSc International Business students.

Yannick de Vries has a diverse education history. Yannick began their educational journey in 2014 at the University of Groningen, where they pursued a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in International Business. Yannick successfully completed their undergraduate studies in 2017. During their time at Groningen, Yannick also had the opportunity to participate in an Exchange Programme at Lingnan University in Hong Kong in 2016.

Following their bachelor's degree, Yannick decided to further their education and enrolled in the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University in 2018. There, they pursued a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Strategic Management, which they completed in 2019.

In 2019, Yannick further expanded their academic horizons by attending Fudan University in Shanghai. Yannick undertook an International MBA (IMBA) program, which they completed in 2020.

From this chronological information, it can be inferred that Yannick is deeply committed to their education and has sought opportunities to gain international exposure through exchange programs and pursuing degrees in different countries.

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  • Commercial Expansion Lead

    November, 2021 - present