Gaston Okkema

Gaston Okkema is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in business development and sales, currently serving as an Account Executive for the Public Sector, Education, and Healthcare at Mendix since August 2021. Achieving the title of Global BDR of the Year in 2023, Gaston demonstrated impressive performance with a 220% attainment in FY23. Prior roles include Senior Business Development Representative and Business Development Representative at Mendix, focusing on helping organizations in the manufacturing sector achieve digitization through Low-Code solutions. Gaston also has a strong foundation in marketing and consulting from previous internships and positions at FrieslandCampina, UniPartners Groningen, and DeBijlesStudent B.V. Graduating with a Master's degree (distinction) from Newcastle University Business School in Advanced International Business Management and Marketing, Gaston also holds multiple degrees in International Business and Economics from esteemed institutions such as the University of Groningen and KU Leuven.