Nienke Theunissen
About Nienke Theunissen
Nienke Theunissen serves as the Global Learning and Development Manager at Liberty Global, where she has implemented a new Learning Management System and developed global training materials. She holds a Master's degree in Psychology from the University of Groningen and has extensive experience in HR and training roles across various companies.
Work at Liberty Global
Nienke Theunissen has been serving as the Global Learning and Development Manager at Liberty Global since 2016. In this role, she focuses on enhancing training and development processes across the organization. She has implemented a new Learning Management System, SuccessFactors, to streamline training initiatives. Her responsibilities include developing global training material toolkits and facilitating training sessions aimed at improving personal and team effectiveness.
Education and Expertise
Nienke Theunissen studied at the University of Groningen Business School, where she earned a Master's degree in Psychology from 2001 to 2006. Additionally, she attended the University of Southampton, obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Psychology in 2005-2006. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her roles in human resources and learning and development.
Background in Human Resources
Prior to her current position, Nienke Theunissen held various roles in human resources. She worked at Heineken Srbija as the HR, Change and Communications Lead from 2015 to 2016. Earlier, she served as a Training Coordinator for the Global Commerce University at Heineken Srbija from 2012 to 2014. Her experience also includes a position as a Recruitment and Human Resources Professional at L'Oréal from 2009 to 2011.
Previous Roles and Responsibilities
Nienke Theunissen has a diverse professional background. She worked at TomTom as the Global Graduate Programme Manager for ten months in 2011-2012. Additionally, she held various positions at Heineken Srbija, including Training Specialist and Training Coordinator. Her responsibilities included leading the roll-out of Insights Discovery and facilitating training sessions focused on communication and effectiveness.
Training and Development Initiatives
Throughout her career, Nienke Theunissen has been involved in numerous training and development initiatives. She led a team of 31 accredited facilitators for the roll-out of Insights Discovery across multiple operating companies. She also negotiated preferred supplier contracts with training agencies to optimize training resources, showcasing her commitment to enhancing organizational learning.