Japie Stoppelenburg

Japie Stoppelenburg is a seasoned advertising professional with extensive experience in creative leadership and direction. As the Founder and Managing Director of Truus since August 2019, Japie oversees a team of approximately 40 individuals, delivering innovative advertising solutions for high-profile clients such as Netflix, KFC, and Jumbo. Previous roles include Freelance Creative Director at japiestoppelenburg.com, Executive Creative Director at Dept Agency, and Creative Director at a friend of mine, where Japie managed teams of over 50 creative professionals. Early career highlights include serving as Lead Creative at Tam Tam, developing campaigns for various notable brands, and speaking at TEDxDelft 2013 about social media strategies for brands. Japie's educational background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Communication & Multimedia Design from Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences.