Tim de Vries

Tim de Vries is a seasoned professional in cybersecurity and sales, currently serving as the Founder and CEO of EightFence since January 2022, where the company offers cutting-edge, industry-specific cybersecurity solutions on a 24/7 basis. Previously, Tim held the position of Global Cybersecurity Lead for Shell and HEINEKEN at Microsoft from April 2017 to December 2021, leading a team to enhance cybersecurity for two of the largest clients. Tim also worked in various sales roles at Microsoft, focusing on client satisfaction and revenue growth, and was a Sales Manager at BLAUD, overseeing a sales team and driving commercial results. Tim's educational background includes a degree in Business Administration from HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht and a minor in International Marketing from the University of Skövde.