Roland Booijen
About Roland Booijen
Roland Booijen serves as the General Manager Ecosystems at Backbase, a position he has held since 2022. He has extensive experience in digital innovation and management, particularly from his tenure at ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
Current Role at Backbase
Roland Booijen serves as the General Manager Ecosystems at Backbase, a position he has held since 2022. He operates from Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands. In this role, he focuses on developing and managing ecosystems that enhance the company's digital banking solutions. His leadership aims to drive innovation and collaboration within the organization and its partners.
Previous Experience at ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
Prior to his current role, Roland Booijen held several key positions at ABN AMRO Bank N.V. He was the Directeur Apps & Digital Innovation from 2017 to 2021, where he led initiatives in digital transformation. He also served as the Director Digital Channels: Personal Banking for six months in 2021-2022. His earlier roles included Head of IT Domain Commodity Trading and Head of Management Support IT, showcasing his extensive experience in digital strategy and innovation.
Founding Role at Tikkie
Roland Booijen was a founder of Tikkie, a popular payment application, from 2016 to 2019. His involvement in this startup reflects his commitment to advancing digital payment solutions. Under his guidance, Tikkie gained traction in the market, contributing to the evolution of mobile payments in the Netherlands.
Educational Background
Roland Booijen completed his Master’s degree in Informatics & Economics with a focus on Information Management at Erasmus University Rotterdam from 2001 to 2005. Prior to this, he studied at Rembrandt SG, where he achieved VWO from 1995 to 2001. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in digital innovation and management.
Internship Experience
Roland Booijen gained early professional experience through an internship at Verdonck, Klooster & Associates from 2004 to 2005. This opportunity allowed him to apply his academic knowledge in a practical setting, contributing to his development in the field of information management.