Joos Valster
About Joos Valster
Joos Valster is the General Manager for Northern Europe at ClassPass, a position he has held since 2020. He has extensive experience in the hospitality and travel sectors, having previously served in various leadership roles at Treatwell and TravelBird.
Current Role at ClassPass
Joos Valster has served as the General Manager for Northern Europe at ClassPass since 2020. In this role, he oversees operations and strategic initiatives across the region. His leadership focuses on expanding ClassPass's presence and enhancing customer engagement in the fitness and wellness sectors.
Previous Experience at Treatwell
Before joining ClassPass, Joos Valster worked at Treatwell, where he held the position of Managing Director for the Benelux region from 2016 to 2019. His responsibilities included driving business growth and managing operations in the Netherlands and Belgium. Prior to this role, he briefly served as the Head of Operations at Treatwell in 2016.
Career at TravelBird Nederland BV
Joos Valster's career includes significant roles at TravelBird Nederland BV. He was the Country Manager for Sweden, Norway, and Finland from 2014 to 2015, and he also managed the Netherlands market from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, he worked as a Product Manager for TravelBirdExclusive.com from 2012 to 2013, contributing to the company's travel offerings.
Educational Background
Joos Valster studied International Hospitality Management at Christelijke Hogeschool Nederland, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree from 2002 to 2006. He also pursued further education in marketing at NCOI, achieving a Nima B certification in 2012. His foundational education includes completing HAVO at Dorenweerd College from 1996 to 2001.
Sales and Management Experience
Joos Valster has extensive experience in sales and management roles across various industries. He worked as a Sales Executive at Accor Hotels and Rezidor SAS Hospitality, where he focused on corporate sales. He also held a position as Sales Manager at LivingSocial, managing European travel offerings. His diverse background supports his current leadership role.