Rob Kolkman

CEO, Sanoma Media Netherlands at Sanoma

Rob Kolkman has over 25 years of experience in the media and information industries. Rob is currently the CEO of Sanoma Media Netherlands, a leading multimedia company in the Netherlands. Prior to their current role, Kolkman served as the Group Managing Director for Reed Business Information, where they were responsible for brands such as ICIS, Proagrica, and Professional Services. Under their leadership, the team successfully accelerated sales and built a strong portfolio of data and online analytical solutions across all brands.

Before joining Reed Business Information, Kolkman spent 11 years as the Managing Director of BPP Professional Education in the Netherlands. In this role, they grew the company significantly, expanding its reach and impact within the professional education space.

Kolkman is a proven leader with a track record of success in media and information industries. Rob's strategic vision and ability to execute have helped him build successful businesses and teams throughout their career.

Rob Kolkman has an MBA in Economics from NIMBAS Bradford - Graduate School of Management, a drs in economics from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam), and a bachelor's degree in SPD bedrijfsadministratie from Markus Verbeek. Rob also attended Marianum and Kardinaal Alfrink School.

They are on a team with Pia Kalsta - CEO, Sanoma Media Finland, Rolf Grisebach - Director, and Alex Green - CFO. Rob Kolkman reports to Susan Duinhoven, CEO.

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