Thomas Molenaar
About Thomas Molenaar
Thomas Molenaar serves as the Head of Digital Marketing at Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC, where he leads digital transformation initiatives and manages marketing technology. He holds a Master's degree in Art of the Contemporary World & World Art Studies and has over eight years of experience in digital marketing and consultancy.
Work at Dechra Pharmaceuticals
Thomas Molenaar serves as the Head of Digital Marketing at Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC, a role he has held since 2022. In this position, he manages and optimizes the marketing technology stack, which includes customer data platforms (CDP), email marketing, and analytics platforms. Prior to this role, he worked as the Digital Transformation Manager from 2020 to 2022 and briefly as the Group Digital Marketing and Transformation Manager in 2022. His responsibilities include leading the digital transformation strategy and execution for the company, which specializes in animal health.
Education and Expertise
Thomas Molenaar has a diverse educational background in art history and marketing. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Art History from Leiden University and a Master of Arts in Art of the Contemporary World & World Art Studies from the same institution. Additionally, he has pursued various marketing qualifications, including a Digital Diploma in Professional Marketing and a Postgraduate Degree in Marketing Leadership from the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). He is currently enrolled in the CIM Level 7 Marketing Leadership Programme, which he began in 2021.
Background
Before joining Dechra Pharmaceuticals, Thomas Molenaar gained experience as an International Sales and Marketing Consultant at VOICENTRIC LIMITED from 2016 to 2017. He also worked as a Digital Developer at Growth Capital Ventures for a brief period in 2017. His career spans over eight years, during which he has consulted for various industries, including art and culture, providing him with a broad perspective on digital marketing strategies.
Achievements
In his current role, Thomas Molenaar oversees web development and optimization projects, ensuring that the company's websites are both user-friendly and optimized for search engines. He has also delivered engaging presentations at conferences, industry events, and internal meetings, showcasing his expertise in digital marketing and transformation. His contributions to the field of digital marketing have been recognized through his various roles and responsibilities at Dechra Pharmaceuticals.