Sebastiaan Stipdonk
About Sebastiaan Stipdonk
Sebastiaan Stipdonk serves as the Co-CFO of Media Markt Saturn Deutschland, a position he has held since 2020. He has an extensive background in finance and operations, having previously worked in various roles at MediaMarkt Nederland and METRO AG.
Work at MediaMarktSaturn
Sebastiaan Stipdonk serves as the Co-CFO of MediaMarktSaturn Deutschland, a position he has held since 2020. He is based in Ingolstadt, Bavaria, Germany. In this role, he oversees financial operations and strategic planning for the company. Prior to this, he worked as the CFO ad interim at MediaMarkt Nederland for five months in 2020. His extensive experience in financial leadership within the MediaMarkt group includes roles such as Head of Controlling at MediaMarkt Nederland from 2017 to 2020.
Education and Expertise
Sebastiaan Stipdonk holds a Master's degree in Financial Economics from Erasmus University Rotterdam, which he completed from 1999 to 2005. He also studied at Swalef Academie, where he achieved a Post HBO in Geschiktheidsniveau A pensioenfondsen in 2017. His educational background provides a strong foundation in financial management and economic principles, which he applies in his professional roles.
Background
Before joining MediaMarktSaturn, Sebastiaan Stipdonk accumulated significant experience in various financial and operational roles. He worked at METRO AG in several capacities, including Head of Operations & SCM performance management and Director Store Sales, Delivery & Technical Operations Controlling. His career also includes positions at Makro Cash and Carry NL, where he served as Project Controller and Head of Controlling.
Career Progression
Sebastiaan Stipdonk's career spans multiple roles within the retail and wholesale sectors. He began his tenure at METRO AG in 2010 and held various positions until 2015. He then transitioned to Makro Cash and Carry NL, where he worked until 2017. His return to METRO AG included a role as Head of Shape Controlling. This diverse experience has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of financial operations across different organizational levels.