Bastiaan Van Amstel
About Bastiaan Van Amstel
Bastiaan Van Amstel serves as the Head of EMEA Public Relations and Corporate Sustainability Communications at Hitachi Vantara, a position he has held since 2017. He has extensive experience in corporate communications, having previously worked in senior roles at companies such as Hitachi Data Systems, Netapp, and Edelman.
Work at Hitachi Vantara
Bastiaan Van Amstel serves as the Head of EMEA Public Relations & Corporate Sustainability Communications at Hitachi Vantara. He has held this position since 2017, contributing to the company's communication strategies across the Europe, Middle East, and Africa regions. His role involves overseeing public relations initiatives and promoting corporate sustainability efforts, aligning with the company's commitment to responsible business practices.
Previous Experience in Corporate Communications
Prior to his current role, Bastiaan Van Amstel worked at Hitachi Data Systems as Senior Manager of Global Corporate Communications for the EMEA region from 2008 to 2017. His experience also includes a position as Manager of Marketing Communications at Netapp from 2005 to 2008. Earlier in his career, he served as a Senior Account Manager at both Edelman and AxiCom, focusing on technology and public relations.
Education and Expertise
Bastiaan Van Amstel completed his education at Oosterlicht College, where he achieved both HAVO and VWO qualifications. He furthered his studies at HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht (Hogeschool Utrecht). His educational background supports his expertise in public relations and corporate communications, particularly within the technology sector.
Career Timeline
Bastiaan Van Amstel's career spans over two decades in public relations and corporate communications. He began his professional journey at Edelman from 2001 to 2003, followed by a position at AxiCom in 2003. He then transitioned to Netapp in 2005, before joining Hitachi Data Systems in 2008. His current role at Hitachi Vantara began in 2017, marking a significant period of his professional development.