Gerben van der Zwaard has a diverse work experience spanning several companies. Gerben started their career in 2006 as a NEAU Scholar Marketing Campaign member at Vandejong Creative Agency. Gerben then worked as a Project Leader at Mise en Place from 2010 to 2012. In 2013, they joined Buutvrij for life as a Junior Creative and later moved on to Selmore, where they worked as a Strategy Trainee and later as a Strategist until 2016. In the same year, they joined Spotted by Locals as a Spotter. From 2016 to 2021, Gerben worked at Dentsu Creative Amsterdam, starting as a Strategist and eventually becoming the Strategy Director. Additionally, they also spent time at BKB | Het Campagnebureau as a BKB Academie member from 2018 to 2019. Throughout their career, they have worked with various clients and specialized in brand positioning, identity work, and building brands through brand, communication, experience, and design.
Gerben van der Zwaard's education history includes attending Breda University of Applied Sciences and obtaining a degree from ORS Lek en Linge, where they pursued a TVWO degree in the field of Economie & Maatschappij. In addition, Gerben has received certifications such as the FCE from Oxford University and the International Baccalaureate (English A2) from Cambridge University. The specific start and end years are not provided for both educational institutions and certifications.
September, 2021 - present
May, 2019
June, 2016