Diederick van Thiel

Diederick Van Thiel is an accomplished executive with extensive leadership experience across various sectors. As the founder, Chairman, and CEO of AdviceRobo and e-cology innovations since 2013 and 2000 respectively, Diederick has demonstrated a commitment to innovation in technology and analytics. Currently serving on the board of Ikano Insight, which focuses on advanced location and ESG analytics, and on the board of Ikano Bank, Diederick also holds the position of Visiting Professor at the Jheronimus Academy of Data Science. Diederick's previous roles include Chief Marketing Officer at ING Nederland, Head of Consumer Markets at KPN Mobile, and various leadership positions at Vodafone. Diederick's academic credentials include an MBA from Erasmus University Rotterdam and ongoing PhD studies at Tilburg University, complemented by advanced training in strategy at IMD and marketing at NIMA.