David Barens

David Barens is a seasoned marketing professional currently serving as the Chief Growth Officer at Matter Content Agency since December 2020, where the focus is on leveraging technology and data to create high-quality content for brands. Prior to this role, David founded and led The Social Club, a comprehensive agency for social branding and marketing, from January 2010 to December 2020. Additionally, as a co-founder and Managing Director of Ondertussen.nl, David worked on an online platform targeting millennials from 2010 to 2018. Earlier experience includes serving as Chairman of the YIM Committee, Digital Consultant and Director at Neo@Ogilvy, and contributing to the Executive Team at Ogilvy Amsterdam. David has also held positions with MediaCom and Alcatel. Educational qualifications include a BA in International Business from Inholland University of Applied Sciences and a brief study at Ryerson University.