Freek Deelen is an experienced corporate strategist and communications professional currently serving as the Corporate Head of Strategy & Communications at Neways Electronics International NV since December 2021. Prior to this role, Freek held the position of VP Strategy and Market Intelligence at GKN Aerospace from January 2018 to September 2021, focusing on strategy development, market intelligence, and mergers & acquisitions. Freek also accumulated significant expertise as Strategy Director at Fokker Technologies Holding B.V. from December 2006 to December 2017, where responsibilities included serving as Secretary to the Board of Management. Freek Deelen holds an MBA from the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (2007-2008) and has a diverse educational background from Erasmus University Rotterdam, HAN University of Applied Sciences, and Kingston University.