Wouter Koenders

Wouter Koenders has extensive work experience in various roles and industries.

Wouter is currently working as the Head of Strategy & Technology at Hallmark Cards, where they focus on ensuring that IT strategies and processes align with the company's goals. Wouter is also leading a re-platforming transformation to support the direct-to-consumer strategy and improve efficiency.

Prior to their current role, Wouter served as the Director & Principal Consultant at LetmedoIT. In this position, they provided expertise and guidance to clients. Wouter also held roles as the Director of Operations and Business Development, as well as the Director of Operations, where they played a key role in the company's operations and growth.

Wouter also had experience with Cloud66, where they worked as a Digital Strategist, and later founded the company. At Cloud66, they focused on leveraging digital technologies to drive business growth.

Additionally, Wouter co-founded the Douglas F. Parkhill Institute, a research organization that aimed to contribute to responsible use of Cloud Computing. Wouter played a crucial role in shedding scientific knowledge and insights in various disciplines related to Cloud Computing.

Early in their career, Wouter worked as a Trainee at 24MONTHS, an initiative of the Holland Program on Entrepreneurship. Here, they gained entrepreneurial skills and experience through a combination of assignments, on-the-job training, coaching, and feedback.

Overall, Wouter Koenders has a diverse background in strategy, technology, operations, entrepreneurship, and research.

Wouter Koenders has a strong educational background in entrepreneurship and economics. Wouter earned a Master's degree in Entrepreneurship, Strategy & Organisation Economics with honors (GPA: 8.4) from Erasmus University Rotterdam in 2010. In 2012-2013, they attended the Erasmus School of Economics for the Erasmus Collegereeks voor Ondernemers, focusing on Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies. Additionally, Wouter has obtained several certifications, including Effective Negotiating Skills from Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University; INSEAD's Design Thinking and Creativity for Business program; Professional Scrum Product Owner - Advanced (PSPO-A) from Xebia Academy Europe; and the Masterclass Regie & Sourcing from Nyenrode Business University.