About David
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Dutch
Native or bilingual
English
Native or bilingual
German
Conversational
French
Conversational
Experience
- DECODE - Business AutomationAI Transformation Advisor & Fractional Chief AI OfficerCONSULTING AND AUDITSJanuary 2022 - Today (4 years and 5 months)Lisbon, PortugalIndependent AI advisor and automation architect helping companies design AI strategies, build production-grade automations (n8n, RAG, agents, Retool, LangChain), and support leadership through AI-driven transformation.Worked with brands like: Mercor, OpenAI, Revpanda, LID
- Supported clients with strategy development and execution covering emerging technologies, business transformation, and marketing technology.
- Developed AI-driven marketing and content strategies, enabling automated personalization and scalable campaign optimization capabilities (double-digit impact across KPI’s).
- Advised Fortune 500 companies and high-growth startups on AI, automation, and no-code solutions to enhance efficiency and data security.
- Provided executive coaching/workshops on AI, blockchain, and privacy-centric models, equipping leadership teams with strategic foresight to navigate these topics effectively.
- Philip Morris InternationalHead of Web & eCommerce EuropeE-COMMERCEJanuary 2017 - January 2022 (5 years)Lausanne, VD, SwitzerlandLed large-scale digital and e-commerce transformation across 28 EU markets, laying the kind of data, process, and organisational foundations now required for AI adoption and AI transformation at scale.
- Recruited as an Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) for an elite 3-year rotational program to drive change management, digital transformation, and advise senior leadership.
- Led the online launch of a disruptive new product category, leading market entry, positioning, and execution, exceeding KPIs and driving (greenfield) market adoption across multiple regions.
- Co-developed a centralized digital Hub, optimizing strategy and operations for 28 EU markets, cutting inefficiencies, and enhancing scalability.
- Managed and mentored high-performing teams (8 direct reports, 19 total), fostering digital innovation, agility, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Oversaw an annual budget of €21M, ensuring strategic allocation for maximum impact.
- Seventh Media- Digital Marketing AgencyDirector of Operations & Co-FounderDIGITAL AND ITJanuary 2014 - January 2017 (3 years)Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Built and scaled a high-performing team from 3 to 11, integrating in-house talent and freelancers for agility and cost efficiency.
- Developed scalable tech frameworks & automation tools, cutting project turnaround times and operational costs by 38%.
- Led digital transformation initiatives, enabling clients to test and implement new business models for sustained competitiveness.
- Successfully exited, selling the company to McCann in 2017.
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Education
- Google Analytics-IQ Certified ProfessionalGoogle Inc.2015Google Analytics-IQ Certified Professional
- Google AdWords Certified ProfessionalGoogle Inc.2015Google AdWords Certified Professional
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