Michiel van Staaij is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in strategic sales and account management across the banking, financial services, and insurance sectors. Currently serving as Strategic Sales and Account Director at Sopra Steria, Michiel previously held the position of Senior Director at LTIMindtree, focusing on the Benelux region. Prior roles include Strategic Sales and Account Executive at Finastra and Senior Relationship Manager for Institutional Clients at NN Investment Partners, where Michiel also served as ad interim head of Client Servicing and Project and Change Manager. Michiel's career began with various roles in Life and Pensions at Nationale-Nederlanden. Educationally, Michiel holds a Master of Laws (LLM) in Economic Public and Company Law from Utrecht University and is furthering education at Nyenrode Business Universiteit.