Barend Verkerk

Barend Verkerk is a seasoned professional in the fields of recruitment and data analytics, currently serving as the Director of Recruitment and Head of Data & Analytics - Recruitment at SENT Entertainment since May 2024. Prior to this, Barend held multiple key positions at AZ Alkmaar from December 2018 to April 2024, including Chief Strategy Officer, Head of Data Science, Data Scientist, and Data Science Intern. Barend's academic background includes a Master of Science in Business Analytics obtained from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in 2019 and a Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics from the same institution, completed in 2016. Earlier education includes a VWO degree in Economie & Maatschappij from Lyceum aan Zee, completed in 2012.