Herman Maes

Herman Maes is a seasoned marketing strategist, tech blogger, and privacy officer with extensive experience spanning various roles and companies. Since 2012, Herman has worked as a freelance marketing strategist and privacy officer for Dailybits, where contributions include tech blogging and guest lecturing. Currently serving as a privacy officer at Loop Earplugs, responsibilities involve ensuring GDPR compliance across multiple foreign markets. Additionally, Herman teaches marketing analytics and web analytics at Thomas More and UHasselt, respectively, while also providing training on GDPR and technology at the Data Protection Institute. Past positions include marketing strategist at iO, SAP HR Payroll consultant at Flexso, and MS SQL Server consultant at Uptime Group. Education includes a Master’s in Industrial Engineering Electronics from Karel de Grote-Hogeschool and a Bachelor’s in Information Management & Support from Thomas More University of Applied Sciences. Currently involved in local sports club management as a board member, demonstrating a commitment to community engagement.