Rainier Van Rietschoten

Co-founder / CCO at Veylinx

Rainier Van Rietschoten has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Rainier is currently a Co-Founder at Veylinx, a market research firm that uses a unique marketplace for data capturing. Prior to this, Rainier was the Head of Client Services Europe at Protobrand from 2020 to 2022.

Rainier's previous experience includes being a Co-Founder - CCO at Veylinx from 2015 to 2020, where they successfully led the company to a successful exit. Rainier also worked at Procter & Gamble, starting as an Assistant Brand Manager for Duracell Netherlands in 2011 and later becoming a Jr Business Leader for Hugo Boss Fragrances BNL. Rainier also served as a Category Manager for Braun BeNeLux, responsible for developing and executing commercial strategies.

Before their career in business, Rainier founded Homedinners Amsterdam, a company that arranged at-home dinners for tourists to experience the local culture. Rainier also held various roles at organizations like Marketing Associatie Amsterdam (MAA) and InforMAAtie (MAA). In addition, Rainier gained internship experience at Solid Air and JetNetherlands.

Overall, Rainier Van Rietschoten's work experience showcases their expertise in co-founding and leading companies, client services, market research, brand management, and strategic planning.

Rainier Van Rietschoten started their education journey in 2004 at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, where they pursued a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) degree in Aviation/Airway Management and Operations. Rainier completed this program in 2009.

In 2009, Rainier enrolled at the University of Amsterdam to pursue a pre-master degree in Business Studies, which they completed in 2010. Building upon this, they went on to complete a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Business Studies from the University of Amsterdam in 2011.

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Timeline

  • Co-founder / CCO

    March, 2022 - present

  • Co-Founder - CCO

    September, 2015