Melle Drenthe is an experienced project manager specializing in digital transformation and data-driven strategies for regional newspapers at Mediahuis Nederland since September 2020. Previously, Melle served as a data analyst focused on enhancing editorial effectiveness through data insights and was an application specialist in journalism and product development at DPG Media. Melle also held the position of assistant to the editor-in-chief at de Volkskrant from April 2013 to October 2019. Melle Drenthe holds a Master’s degree in Recent History from the University of Amsterdam, earned between 2001 and 2008.