Douwe Dirks

Background

About Douwe Dirks

A results driven, self-motivated and resourceful sales & digital marketing executive and managing director with a proven track record on executing digital transformation, innovation, growth and building teams in order to maximise company profitability and efficiency. • 15+ years experience as sales & digital marketing executive within leading communications agencies J. Walter Thompson International [Wunderman Thompson] and Media Republic [now GREY Possible], serving clients i.a. Unilever, BMW Group, Puma, Bayer, Shell, HSBC, SwissRE, ING, Rolex, Microsoft and Bridgestone. Leading numerous award-winning and cutting-edge digital media initiatives. • Serial entrepreneur and [co] founder of multiple digitally driven companies. Conveyed, built and managed all companies and involved agile teams towards successful exits to publishers and international agencies. Today as sales executive involved in an innovation ecosystem and mentor of start-up accelerators. • Great reputation for being a self-starter, problem solver and combining a creative background in business. Experienced leadership, strategic thinking & communication skills, consistently demonstrated in various international environments. • Skilled at building relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels and investors.