Stef Pillen

Stef Pillen has extensive work experience in finance and auditing. Stef started their career at KPMG in 2007 as a Senior/Supervisor, before transitioning to the role of Assistant Manager in 2012. At KPMG, they specialized in providing financial services to clients in the Travel, Leisure & Tourism and Real Estate industries. Stef worked as a Corporate Chartered Accountant, conducting audits and providing strategic advice on issues such as centralization, outsourcing, and financing. Stef then joined KPMG Nederland in 2013 as an Audit & Advisory Manager, where they led audit engagements for large Media & Technology companies. Stef later became a Senior Manager, building expertise in the Media and Technology sectors. In 2015, Stef joined iBOOD.com, a leading European internet provider, as CFO. Stef successfully managed the company's financial operations until 2017 when they joined Tiqets as CFO. Tiqets is an innovative ticketing platform that connects visitors to major European tourist destinations. Since joining Tiqets, Stef has been responsible for revolutionizing ticketing methods and ensuring hassle-free entrance for travelers.

Stef Pillen started their education journey by earning a Bachelor's degree in Tourism from the University of Johannesburg in 2005. They then pursued a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Hotel Management/Administration from Zuyd Hogeschool | Zuyd University of Applied Sciences, completing it in 2007.

Following this, Stef enrolled at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) in 2007 to pursue a Master's degree in Accounting & Control Audit, specialising in Accounting and Finance. They successfully completed their degree in 2011.

In 2010, Stef also attended KPMG to obtain an IFRS certification, focusing on IFRS training.

To further enhance their professional qualifications, Stef attended Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) again from 2011 to 2013, where they pursued and completed a certification as a certified public accountant (RA) in Accounting and Finance.

The provided information outlines Stef Pillen's educational journey, from their initial degrees in Tourism and Hotel Management/Administration to their postgraduate studies in Accounting and Finance, including certifications in IFRS and becoming a certified public accountant.