Elja Polak
About Elja Polak
Elja Polak is the VP of Agency Sales at RTB House in Amsterdam, a position he has held since 2021. He has extensive experience in digital media, having previously worked in various roles at Wavemaker and Facebook.
Work at RTB House
Elja Polak serves as the VP Agency Sales BNLX at RTB House, a position he has held since 2021. Based in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nederland, he has contributed to the company's growth and strategy in agency sales for three years. His role involves overseeing sales operations and developing relationships with agencies in the BNLX region.
Previous Experience at Wavemaker
Before joining RTB House, Elja Polak worked at Wavemaker in various roles. He was the Digital Media Director for one year from 2006 to 2007. Following that, he served as the Strategy Director Digital from 2007 to 2009 for two years. He later became the Head of Digital Planning Group for six months in 2010 and continued as the Head of Digital from 2010 to 2015 for five years.
Experience at Facebook
Elja Polak worked at Facebook as the Head of Agencies from 2015 to 2021. During his six years in this role, he focused on managing relationships with agencies and enhancing Facebook's advertising strategies within the Amsterdam Area, Netherlands.
Educational Background
Elja Polak studied at Utrecht University, where he earned a Master of Arts in Film, TV, New Media, and Digital Culture. His studies spanned from 1996 to 2003, providing him with a strong foundation in digital media and culture.
Early Career and Other Roles
Elja Polak began his career as a Junior Teacher at Universiteit Utrecht from 2003 to 2004. He also worked as an Interactive Consultant at Kobalt from 2005 to 2006 and as a Content Developer at Lost Boys TV & Streaming Media from 1998 to 2001, where he gained experience in digital content and media.