Niels Smits
About Niels Smits
Niels Smits is the Co-founder and Managing Director of Lab Digital B.V., where he has worked since 2015. He also serves as an Ambassador Investor at GoFastForward, focusing on nurturing organizational growth and employee well-being.
Work at Lab Digital
Niels Smits serves as the Co-founder and Managing Director of Lab Digital B.V., a position he has held since 2015. Under his leadership, the company has focused on nurturing and coaching its team to foster growth and development. Smits emphasizes the importance of employee well-being, ensuring that the human aspect is prioritized in the technological solutions provided by the organization. His role involves strategic oversight and continuous improvement of the company's operations in Utrecht.
Previous Experience at Lukkien
Before joining Lab Digital, Niels Smits worked at Lukkien, where he held multiple roles over a span of six years. He began as a Project Manager from 2007 to 2010, then transitioned to Operations Manager from 2010 to 2013, and finally served as Operational Director Digital from 2013 to 2015. In these roles, he contributed to various digital projects and operational strategies, enhancing the company's service offerings in Ede.
Education and Expertise
Niels Smits obtained a Bachelor's degree in Internet Journalism from Hogeschool Utrecht, where he studied from 1999 to 2004. He also attended Vitus College from 1991 to 1998. His educational background provides a foundation for his expertise in digital media and operational management, which he applies in his current roles.
Involvement with GoFastForward
Since 2019, Niels Smits has been an Ambassador Investor at GoFastForward, based in the Amsterdam Area. In this capacity, he has contributed to building a valuable network for Scale-Ups in the Netherlands. He engages in continuous learning and collaboration with growth entrepreneurs through this network, participating in programs that offer tools and insights for business enhancement.