Bert Thijs de Jong

Bert Thijs de Jong is an experienced leader in the education sector, currently serving as Business Unit Manager SE at Cito since May 2024, where responsibilities include business strategy and alignment across the organization. Previously held the position of Head of Business and Strategy SE at Topicus, focusing on business line management and digital product development. Bert has extensive experience in innovation and educational product development from roles at Noordhoff, including Lead Innovation for Secondary Education. Additionally, contributions as an Advisory Board Member at Impacter Zwolle demonstrate a commitment to educational improvement. Bert's background includes teaching history and social sciences, curriculum design, and mentoring, supported by a Master’s degree in Medieval History from Radboud University.