The Valley - CX Agency
Gijs Ten Buuren began their career as an Account Assistant (Internship) at McCann/Momentum in 2008. Gijs then worked as a Junior Strategic Planner, Account Executive (Internship) at Boondoggle in 2010. From 2011 to 2014, they served as a Marketing Consultant at Yellowfizz. In 2013, they were a Committee Member (Extracurricular) at happyChaos. In 2015, they worked as a Strategic Planner at Wunderman Thompson. Gijs joined bunq in 2016 as a Brand Builder before moving on to become a Strategist at The Valley later that year. At The Valley, they eventually became the Head of Strategy | Strategy Director, responsible for the agency's consultancy department. Gijs also served as a Jury member at Esprix Awards in 2018. Currently, they are a Food Writer | Restaurant Critic at de Buik, an independent journalistic platform focusing on Amsterdam's food culture.
Gijs Ten Buuren completed their education with a Master's degree in Persuasive Communication from the University of Amsterdam in 2013. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Communication Science (Shortened Bachelor) from the University of Amsterdam in 2012. Gijs began their academic journey with a Bachelor's degree in Commercial Economics from Saxion University of Applied Sciences in 2010. Lastly, they earned their HAVO diploma with a focus on Economics & Society from Bonhoeffer College Van der Waalslaan in 2006.
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The Valley - CX Agency
The Valley is an extraordinary place full of inspiring people that you won’t find anywhere else. UX designers, brand strategists, visual designers, creatives, back-enders, front-enders, data analysts, mobile strategists and eCRM marketers. People on a mission to create the impossible and truly dedicated to their job. In The Valley, these specialists work together on best-in-class experiences for all touchpoints in the customer journey. We guide our clients to unify their customer experience (CX). We deliver consultancy and agency services focusing on execution power and makership. Our design approach helps align products and services into a unified customer experience framework that will shape efficiency, grow the business and customer satisfaction. We are named the number 1 Digital Agency by Emerce. How did we get to #1? Visit our website and our beautiful office in Amsterdam Overamstel to see and feel it. The coffee is hot, and we cannot wait to meet you and hear about your (digital) business challenges. The Valley works for brands such as Dille & Kamille, Nike TEAM, Tommy Hilfiger, AkzoNobel, Daikin, AB InBev (Hertog Jan), Bergman Clinics, VvAA, Mead Johnson, Basic-Fit, Greenchoice, Fokker Services, Renault, Raet, Rabobank, ABN AMRO, ING, National Postcode Lottery, Pets Place etc. The Valley works for brands such as Dille & Kamille, Nike TEAM, Tommy Hilfiger, AkzoNobel, Daikin, AB InBev (Hertog Jan), Bergman Clinics, VvAA, Mead Johnson, Basic-Fit, Greenchoice, Fokker Services, Renault, Raet, Rabobank, ABN AMRO, ING, National Postcode Lottery, Pets Place etc. Since July 2022 The Valley has been part of Assist Digital, a Pan-European Digital Customer Experience (CEX) company originated in Italy. The company is represented in 22 countries and orchestrates creativity, data, technology and processes to improve customer engagement and retention. Blending human and artificial intelligence, they can create value from every single contact.