Matthijs van der Pol is an accomplished communication advisor and journalist with extensive experience in various media roles. Currently employed as a Communicatie adviseur at Sociale Verzekeringsbank since April 2022, Matthijs also serves as a Redacteur for Business Insider Nederland and Emerce, and has held multiple editorial positions at Rijkswaterstaat, Adformatie, and RTL. Additionally, Matthijs has contributed to diverse Dutch media since 2003 and has experience in producing branded content across different platforms. Educational background includes a degree in Tekstschrijven from Hogeschool Holland, complemented by prior studies at Eerste Christelijk Lyceum and Ewald MAVO.