Niels Stroucken
About Niels Stroucken
Niels Stroucken is a Business Development Manager at Nuvei, specializing in fintech and innovative payment solutions. He has a diverse background in hospitality and fintech, with previous roles at PaymentGenes and Waldorf Astoria Berlin.
Current Role at Nuvei
Niels Stroucken currently serves as a Business Development Manager at Nuvei, a position he has held since 2023. His role involves identifying growth opportunities and developing strategies to enhance the company's presence in the fintech sector. Prior to this, he worked as a Sales Development Representative - Retail EMEA at Nuvei, starting in 2022. His responsibilities in this position included engaging with potential clients and promoting innovative payment solutions tailored for the retail market. Niels operates in a hybrid work environment, balancing remote and in-office tasks.
Previous Experience at PaymentGenes
Before joining Nuvei, Niels Stroucken worked at PaymentGenes as a Recruitment Consultant specializing in Digital Payments and Fintech from 2020 to 2022. Based in Amsterdam, he focused on connecting talent with opportunities in the fintech industry. His experience in recruitment provided him with insights into the skills and qualifications necessary for success in the rapidly evolving digital payments landscape.
Hospitality Background
Niels Stroucken has a background in hospitality, having worked at notable establishments such as the Waldorf Astoria Berlin as a Roomservice/Waiter for six months in 2016. He also served as a Waiter/Bartender at Bar Mick in Amsterdam from 2017 to 2019. His experience in hospitality has equipped him with strong customer service skills and an understanding of client needs, which he applies in his current role in fintech.
Education and Training
Niels Stroucken's educational background includes studies in hospitality management. He attended Hotelschool The Hague from 2015 to 2018, where he achieved a degree in Hotel and Hospitality Management. Prior to that, he studied at MBO Amersfoort, earning a qualification in Hospitality Administration Management from 2012 to 2014. He also completed his Mavo at De Fontein Bussum from 2012 to 2014 and attended Willem de Zwijger College in Bussum from 2007 to 2012.
Expertise in Fintech and Business Development
Niels Stroucken possesses expertise in business development within the fintech sector, with a focus on innovative payment solutions. His experience spans various roles that have allowed him to develop a keen understanding of market trends and customer needs in digital payments. This background enables him to effectively contribute to the growth and strategic direction of companies in the fintech space.