Marjan van der Weijden

Marjan van der Weijden is a highly experienced financial services leader who has held various key roles in notable companies such as Fitch Ratings and Rabobank. With a Master's degree in Economics from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Marjan has expertise in Structured Finance, Covered Bonds, and Financial Institutions. Currently, Marjan serves as the Managing Director at HearstLab, where they work as a HearstLab Scout, assisting in evaluating potential investments for early-stage, women-led startups in North America. Prior to this role, Marjan held leadership positions at Fitch Ratings in Europe and Asia Pacific, demonstrating a strong background in credit ratings, criteria development, and analytical research.