Monique Kouwenhoven

Monique Kouwenhoven is an experienced marketing professional with a diverse background in brand management, innovation, and category development. Currently serving as the Marketing Innovation Manager at Velder, Monique oversees marketing initiatives for Dutch and foreign cheeses across various channels. Previous roles include International Category Development Manager for Zijerveld, Change Owner and Project Manager for FrieslandCampina, and several marketing positions at Johnson & Johnson and Gaba. Monique's expertise encompasses project management, trade marketing, and strategic brand leadership, supported by a Bachelor’s degree in Food & Business and the IPMA C1 certification in Project Management.