Mariska Kniest

Mariska Kniest's work experience begins in 2001 at ABN AMRO Bank N.V., where they held various roles such as Afdelingsmanager ATM Operations and Unit Manager Servicedesk Beleggen. Mariska then joined Symbision in 2008 as a Business Manager, responsible for the detacheringsdivisie. In 2012, they became the Director at BWP Project Professionals, where they focused on internal operations and growth. Moving on to NIBC Bank in 2015, Mariska held positions such as (IT) Project Portfolio Manager and Head of Change Portfolio Office. Currently, they serve as the Head of CTO Office at NIBC Bank, overseeing various teams and functions within the CTO domain.

Mariska Kniest has a diverse education history. Mariska obtained certifications in SAFe Lean Portfolio Manager from Scaled Agile Inc in 2023, Leading Digital Business Transformation from IMD in 2022, Agile leadership PAL-1 from Scrum.org in 2021, and Foundation of Business Analysis from BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT in 2021. Other certifications include IT Fundamentals from Global Knowledge Netherlands in 2019, ITIL 4 Foundation from Axelos in 2019, Management Development Program NIBC from MK Leads in 2018, Masterclass Strategisch Portfolio Management and Masterclass Tactisch Portfolio Management from Arlande in 2016, MoP Managing of Portfolios Foundation from Axelos in 2015, Scrum Master from Scrum Alliance in 2015, WFT basis from Dukers & Baelemans in 2014, Coachend leiderschap from Bureau Zuidema in 2011, Adviesvaardigheden from SIOO opleiding & training in 2010, IPMA D from Lagant in 2009, MBTI Myers-Briggs Type Indicator from Lagant in 2008, PRINCE2 Practitioner and PRINCE2 Foundation from Lagant in 2008, Advanced Business English from Eurolinguist taleninstituut in 2007, and Potential Development Programme 4 from de Baak in 2006. Mariska also obtained additional certifications such as Safe 6 Lean Portfolio Manager from Scaled Agile, Inc. and Leading Digital Business Transformation from IMD. Mariska also obtained a PAL I certification from Scrum.org.