Niek de Taeye

Niek De Taeye is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in data strategy and innovation. Currently serving as Partner and Head of Data Strategy at Madison.Partners since January 2021, Niek also holds the position of Innovation Program Manager at Orsi Academy. Additionally, Niek is a Board Member at Lichtwerk and the Founder of Exponential, a data consultancy service, both since 2015. Previous roles include Innovation Project Manager at The Beacon - Smart Hub, Business Manager at The Growcery, and COO at B-Hive Europe. Niek's experience at ING Belgium spanned several significant positions in IT management, focusing on marketing analytics, data warehousing, and functional architecture. Niek holds a Master in Applied Engineering, Information Technology from Ghent University, and is actively involved in various initiatives to advance data strategies and innovation.