Thijs Van Dam
About Thijs Van Dam
Thijs Van Dam is the Director of Strategy at Delivery Hero (Talabat) in Dubai and Co-Founder of The Concept Collective.
Professional Title and Current Roles
Thijs Van Dam currently holds the position of Director Of Strategy at Delivery Hero (Talabat) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In addition to this role, he is also the Co-Founder of The Concept Collective, a company based in Dubai.
Work History at Delivery Hero (Talabat)
Thijs Van Dam has a notable history with Delivery Hero (Talabat), having first served as a Marketing Consultant in 2019 for seven months. Currently, he is the Director of Strategy. During his tenure, he launched the Strategic Partnerships Department, developed various critical ecosystem programs, and initiated the largest brand ambassador campaign in MENA with Cristiano Ronaldo.
Previous Roles in Marketing and Strategy
Before his current roles, Thijs Van Dam was self-employed as a Corporate Strategy and Marketing Consultant from 2018 to 2019. He also worked at TBWA\Worldwide in Sydney, Australia, holding multiple positions, including VP of Digital & Social, Group Account Director, and (Digital) Account Director over a span of five years. Additionally, he served as New Business Director and Senior Account Manager at BSUR in the Amsterdam Area and worked at various other companies in the early stages of his career.
Educational Background
Thijs Van Dam studied Marketing and Advertising at Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, where he earned his Bachelor's degree. His educational journey also includes time at Marnix College in Ede.
Key Initiatives and Projects
Throughout his career, Thijs Van Dam has developed and facilitated a range of C-Suite workshops aimed at establishing five-year company directions. He has developed long-term partnerships with regional powerhouses and played a key role in launching MENA's largest brand ambassador campaign with Cristiano Ronaldo at Delivery Hero (Talabat).