Thijs van Mil

Thijs van Mil is an experienced professional with a diverse background in product management and entrepreneurship. Thijs is the Head of Product at transferz, starting in March 2021. Prior to this, Thijs founded Toddler App in 2020, a fun and educational app designed for babies and toddlers. Thijs also founded Instant-print.nl in 2015, a photography company that prints photos on original Fujifilm Instax Mini instant-film paper.

Thijs has extensive experience in the field of omnichannel strategy and product development. Thijs worked at INTERSPORT Group from 2017 to 2021, holding various roles including Head of Product & Omnichannel, Head of Omnichannel, Global Product Owner Omnichannel, and Product Owner Omnichannel. During their time at INTERSPORT, Thijs focused on improving the omnichannel customer experience, harmonizing the online and offline world, and enabling store staff through digital tools. Thijs was responsible for developing and executing omnichannel strategies, international product rollouts, and driving adoption across multiple countries and stores.

Before INTERSPORT, Thijs worked at de Bijenkorf from 2015 to 2017 as a Product Owner for Apps & Omnichannel. In this role, they helped translate the customer-centric strategy into an engaging app experience and managed budgets for mobile apps and omnichannel projects.

Thijs also has experience as a Founder. Thijs founded SkipTheMenu in 2014, a mobile app that provides users with a visual interface of interactive voice response menus, making it easier to navigate through customer service options. Thijs also co-founded Tour for KiKa in 2009, a cycling project aimed at raising funds for the Dutch foundation KiKa.

Earlier in their career, Thijs worked as a Product Manager at XS4ALL Internet BV, where they were responsible for product lifecycle management and development roadmaps. Thijs also worked at KPN as a Commercial Product Manager, overseeing fiber-based internet services and packaged voice and internet services for the business market segment.

Thijs started their professional journey as a Graduate at Deerns in 2007.

Thijs van Mil pursued their education chronologically as follows:

At the Merlet College Land van Cuijk, Thijs van Mil completed their secondary education between 1994 and 2000. The specific degree and field of study are not provided for this period.

From 2000 to 2005, Thijs van Mil attended Delft University of Technology, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Operation and Exploitation.

Continuing their studies at Delft University of Technology, Thijs van Mil pursued a Master of Science degree in Aerospace Management & Operations from 2005 to 2008.

In addition to their formal education, Thijs van Mil obtained certifications in machine learning. In 2017, they completed the "Machine Learning: Regression" course and the "Machine Learning Foundations: A Case Study Approach" course, both offered through Coursera Course Certificates.