Jeroen Bennink
About Jeroen Bennink
Jeroen Bennink is a Design Ops Manager currently working at Backbase in the Amsterdam Area. He has a diverse background in design, having held various roles at companies such as Saxo Bank, TomTom, and BINCKBANK N.V., and advocates for a pragmatic approach to design by aligning business goals with user needs.
Current Role at Backbase
Jeroen Bennink serves as the Design Ops Manager at Backbase, a position he has held since 2023. He operates in the Amsterdam Area, focusing on optimizing design processes and enhancing collaboration between design teams and other stakeholders. His role involves aligning design strategies with business objectives and ensuring that user needs are met effectively.
Previous Experience in Design and UX
Prior to his current role, Jeroen Bennink held various positions in design and user experience. He worked as Head of Platform Experience at Saxo Bank from 2021 to 2023. His earlier roles include Senior Interaction Designer and Lead UX Designer at TomTom, where he contributed for eight years from 2009 to 2017. He also served as a Senior UX Designer at BINCKBANK N.V. from 2017 to 2018 and as a Creative Consultant at Indivirtual in 2007.
Educational Background
Jeroen Bennink studied at Erasmus College from 1996 to 2001. He furthered his education at Haagse Hogeschool/TH Rijswijk, where he studied Information Communication Technology and earned his engineering degree from 2001 to 2006. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his career in design and technology.
Design Philosophy and Approach
Jeroen advocates for a pragmatic approach to design, emphasizing the importance of workshops with developers and stakeholders over relying solely on documentation. He focuses on aligning business goals, user needs, and technical feasibility in design projects. This collaborative approach aims to enhance the effectiveness of design solutions.
Client Engagement and Project Experience
Throughout his career, Jeroen Bennink has worked on both national and international projects for major internet agencies in the Netherlands. He has collaborated with notable clients such as SNS Bank, Imprima, and Robeco. His extensive experience in the field has allowed him to deepen his knowledge in finance and navigation.