Bernadette V.

Bernadette V. has a diverse work experience spanning several years. Bernadette is currently working as the General Counsel and DPO at Youvia since March 2020. Previously, they held the position of Allround commercial lawyer/legal counsel at Van Oosteroom general/legal consultancy and interim management from January 2016. Bernadette served as the General Counsel and DPO at DTG from October 2017 to March 2020. Prior to that, they worked at Plugwise B.V. as the Director, General Counsel & in-house recruiter from January 2014 to January 2016, and as the Director of international development & legal from June 2008 to January 2014. Bernadette was also a Senior Consultant at Boer & Croon from June 2007 to May 2008. In addition, they held the position of Senior Vice President, CEO Office at UPC Broadband/Liberty Global from 2004 to 2007. Before that, they worked for Eneco in various roles such as Sr. Vice President Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions from 2001 to 2004, Vice President Mergers & Acquisitions from January 2000, Vice President Strategic Projects from 1997 to 1999, and as an Interim Manager Legal & Business ENECO Cable TV and Telecom in 1996. Bernadette began their career at KLM Foreign Relations, Strategy and Co-operation Bureau as the Senior Director Foreign Relations and Co-operation from 1992 to 1996. Overall, Bernadette V. has extensive experience as a legal executive, legal counsel, negotiator, and strategic leader in various corporate enterprises and SMEs, with a specific focus on start-ups.

Bernadette V. began their education in 1986 at Université Paris-Sorbonne, where they pursued a Bachelor's degree in French language and literature. Bernadette then attended Breda University of Applied Sciences from 1987 to 1990, earning a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Economics. Continuing their education, Bernadette V. enrolled at Utrecht University from 1990 to 1993 and completed their Master's degree in Dutch and International Law.