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Daan Smans

Product Director at Relayr

Daan Smans has a diverse work experience spanning over several companies. Daan is currently working at relayr as the Product Director since May 2022. Prior to this role, they served as the Senior Product Manager from June 2021 to May 2022 and as a Product Manager from August 2020 to May 2021.

Before joining relayr, Daan worked at thyssenkrupp Elevator for a significant duration. Daan held multiple roles, including Manager Digital Operations Field from January 2016 to July 2020, where they successfully managed the global rollout and implementation of digital products. As an Executive Assistant from April 2013 to May 2014, they played a key role in strategizing and providing guidance to the Management Team. Additionally, they served as an International Management Trainee, Jr. Manager Repairs, and Sales Engineer Repairs at thyssenkrupp Elevator.

Furthermore, Daan gained industry experience through internships at Bosch Security Systems, RH Marine, and Bosch Security Systems (again). These internships provided him with exposure to various aspects of facility management and electrical infrastructure coordination.

Overall, Daan Smans' work experience showcases their expertise in product management, digital operations, field implementation, and strategic planning.

Daan Smans completed their Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Industrial Engineering from Avans University of Applied Sciences from 2007 to 2010. Prior to that, they attended Radius College from 2003 to 2007, where they pursued their Engineering College degree in Electrical Engineering & Industrial Automation. In addition to their educational qualifications, Daan also obtained various certifications, including a Certificate of Attendance from the World Business Forum Milano in 2022, a Next Gen Initiative certification from The American Chamber of Commerce in Germany e.V. (AmCham Germany) in 2019, a Finance for the Non-finance Executive certification from ESMT Berlin in 2017, and an International Management Program (IMP) certification from thyssenkrupp Elevator in 2013.

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Timeline

  • Product Director

    May, 2022 - present

  • Senior Product Manager

    June, 2021

  • Product Manager

    August, 2020