Niels V. van den Bergh has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. In their current position as CEO at mintBlue, they focus on developing compliant measures for protecting data against risks such as ransomware attacks and privacy leaks. Prior to their current role, Niels served as a Growth Marketing Mentor at ACE, where they provided guidance and support in business growth strategies. Niels V. also worked as a Strategic Advisor at DYME and as Head of Growth at Holland Festival. In addition, Niels held the position of Head of Growth at Growth Mechanics, where they were responsible for new business development and worked with various portfolio companies. Niels V. gained valuable experience as a Product Lead at Achmea and as a Digital Marketing & UX Mentor at Google. Earlier in their career, they worked as a Marketing Lead at Possen and as a Junior Growth Hacker at Catawiki. Niels started their career as a User Experience Designer at POSSEN - bespoke tailoring since 1969. Throughout their career, Niels has demonstrated their expertise in growth marketing, strategic advising, and product development.
Niels V. van den Bergh has an extensive education history. Niels V. began their studies in 2004 at Fons Vitae Lyceum Amsterdam, where they pursued a VWO degree in Science. After completing their secondary education, Niels attended the University of Amsterdam from 2012 to 2013, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication and Media Studies.
In 2013, Niels furthered their education by enrolling in CareerFoundry, where they specialized in User Experience Design, a field related to their previous degree. Niels V. completed this program in 2014.
In 2014, Niels pursued a Technical Marketing degree at Growth Tribe, focusing on Information Technology. After a year, they successfully completed the program in 2015.
Not satisfied with just one specialization, Niels continued their education at CareerFoundry in 2015, this time focusing on User Interface Design, which also falls within the realm of Communication and Media Studies. Niels V. completed this program in 2016.
Aside from formal education, Niels has obtained various certifications to further enhance their skill set. In 2012, they gained certification as an Adobe Power User from Calumet Photographic. Niels V. also completed an Advanced SEO course offered by Backlinko in 2015. Niels expanded their expertise in 2017 by obtaining the Advanced Analytics certification from Google. Most recently, in 2020, they completed the WSET Sommelier Course offered by the Wine & Spirit Education Trust. Niels V. also has additional certificates in Front-end Development and Marketing Expert, although specific details about their acquisition dates are unavailable.
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