Kena Hinzen
About Kena Hinzen
Kena Hinzen is a Senior Compliance Associate at Flexport in Amsterdam, with a background in law and experience in various compliance and operational roles.
Current Position at Flexport
Kena Hinzen holds the title of Senior Compliance Associate at Flexport. She is based in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands. In this role, she is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance and operational efficiency within the logistics and freight forwarding services provided by the company.
Career Progression at Flexport
Kena Hinzen has demonstrated a clear career progression at Flexport. She started as a Data Operations Associate in 2018. After a year, she was promoted to Compliance Operations Associate, where she worked from 2019 to 2021. In 2021, she advanced to her current role as Senior Compliance Associate. All her roles have been based in Amsterdam, highlighting her stability and growth within the company.
Educational Background
Kena Hinzen has a diverse and international educational background. She earned a Master’s Degree in Commercial Law: Maritime and Transport Law from Erasmus University Rotterdam, and another Master’s Degree in Law of the Sea from UiT- The Arctic University of Norway. Additionally, she completed an exchange semester at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) in 2014, and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in International and European Law from Rijksuniversiteit Groningen.
Past Roles and Responsibilities
Before her tenure at Flexport, Kena Hinzen worked in various roles showcasing her leadership and editorial skills. She was the Co-Founder and Chair of the Editorial Board at Viissi from 2016 to 2017. Furthermore, she held positions at Nexus Student Association in Groningen, including Chair of the Nexus Educational Committee and as an Active Member of the same committee from 2013 to 2014.
Leadership and Editorial Experience
Kena Hinzen has notable leadership and editorial experience. She co-founded Viissi and served as Chair of the Editorial Board, guiding the editorial strategy and content oversight. Her involvement with the Nexus Student Association included chairing the Nexus Educational Committee, where she demonstrated her ability to lead and organize educational initiatives.