Thijs Ekelschot

Thijs Ekelschot is an accomplished marketing leader with extensive experience across various sectors, currently serving as Vice President Regional Marketing at VELUX since September 2022. In this role, Thijs drives brand awareness and sales across Europe through innovative marketing strategies leveraging data analysis and market research. Prior to VELUX, Thijs held roles including Marketing Strategy Advisor at ShamanX and Head of Global Marketing at RICOH Company Limited, where responsibilities included orchestrating global marketing strategies for premium imaging brands. Thijs has also held senior marketing positions at FedEx, Canon Europe Ltd., and Capgemini, demonstrating a strong track record in brand management, sponsorship activation, and digital transformation. Thijs holds a Master in Economics from the University of Amsterdam, an Executive Master in Digital Transformation and Management from ESSEC Business School, and is currently pursuing the VELUX Executive Leadership Program at IMD.