Joost Mertens
About Joost Mertens
Joost Mertens is the Director of Product for Connectivity Platforms at Liberty Global, where he leads a team focused on broadband products and data insights. He has extensive experience in product management and corporate development, having held various leadership roles across multiple companies since the mid-1990s.
Current Role at Liberty Global
Joost Mertens serves as the Director of Product - Connectivity Platforms at Liberty Global, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he manages a team focused on broadband products, Customer Premises Equipment (CPEs), Intelligent Wi-Fi, feature enabling platforms, and data insights. His leadership is characterized by a strong drive to achieve results and a commitment to setting clear targets for his team.
Previous Experience in Telecommunications
Joost Mertens has extensive experience in the telecommunications industry. He worked at Liberty Global from 2016 to 2021 in various roles, including Product Owner for the Connect App and Head of Connectivity Services - App Development. His earlier positions include Manager Product Management at VodafoneZiggo and Manager Marketing at Tele2 Zakelijk. His career in telecommunications began at Lucent Technologies, where he served as Senior Product Manager.
Educational Background
Joost Mertens has a solid educational foundation in business and technology. He earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Artificial Intelligence from Universiteit Utrecht, studying from 1991 to 1996. He also holds two Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees, one from NIMBAS, Bradford - Graduate School of Management, and another from TIAS School for Business and Society, both completed between 2009 and 2011. In 2022, he completed an Executive Management Programme at INSEAD.
Expertise and Skills
Joost Mertens possesses expertise in several key areas, including corporate development, strategy, interim management, marketing, and product management. His strategic appreciation and vision contribute to his effectiveness as a leader. He is known for being self-driven and for his ability to lead teams towards achieving set objectives.
Interim Management Experience
In addition to his roles in telecommunications, Joost Mertens has been working as an Interim Manager at Business Compass since 2010. This role has allowed him to apply his strategic and operational skills across various projects, further enhancing his experience in management and product development.