Ryan van Dongen

Background

About Ryan van Dongen

With 20 years of experience in media, strategy, and marketing, I’ve built a career on balancing the science of data-driven decision-making with the art of media creativity to drive meaningful, measurable growth. My background is deeply integrated—spanning brand and performance marketing, digital strategy, content activation, and results-oriented planning across a wide range of industries. I’m equally comfortable in the boardroom or building systems, bringing ideas to life through both strategy and execution. In recent years, I’ve expanded my personal interests to include the practical application of AI—building and training private, locally hosted models to explore how AI can be meaningfully embedded into everyday life and in the context of media planning. Key strengths: Leadership, partner collaboration, team building, strategic planning, integrated thinking, and a deep curiosity that fuels constant learning—especially where creativity and emerging technology intersect.