Rene Bastijans

Rene Bastijans is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in growth research, product management, and digital innovation. Currently serving as a Senior Growth Researcher at Candis since February 2022, Rene focuses on exploring growth initiatives and evolving research practices. Prior roles include Partner at Revealed, where support was provided for optimizing products through iterative experimentation, and as a Growth Consultant for fforward.me, assisting software companies in creating demand. Additional experience encompasses leadership positions such as Head of Product at Embritive, Programme Director at Beta-i, and various roles at Pearson plc, where Rene directed teams in the development of next-generation learning products. Early career roles at momondo, AOL Europe, Passado Ltd., and Ladbrokes honed skills in product management and operations management across diverse markets. Rene holds degrees in Sports Science and English linguistics from Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln and the University of Cologne.