Anja Maassen Van Den Brink
About Anja Maassen Van Den Brink
Anja Maassen Van Den Brink serves as the Chief People Officer at sennder, where she focuses on enhancing team dynamics and company culture. With extensive experience in human resources across various organizations, she has held leadership roles at companies such as Sara Lee International, VodafoneZiggo, and Lilium.
Current Role at sennder
Anja Maassen Van Den Brink serves as the Chief People Officer at sennder, a logistics company based in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands. She has held this position since 2022. In her role, she focuses on strengthening the team and culture to support the company's growth trajectory. Her leadership is aimed at enhancing organizational effectiveness and fostering a positive work environment.
Previous Experience at Lilium
Prior to her current role, Anja worked at Lilium as the Chief People Officer from 2019 to 2022. During her tenure in the Munich Area, Germany, she was responsible for overseeing human resources strategies and initiatives that aligned with the company's objectives in the aviation sector.
Experience at VodafoneZiggo
Anja held significant roles at VodafoneZiggo, where she served as Executive Director of Human Resources and was a member of the Executive Committee from 2017 to 2019. She also worked as VP of Human Resources for Ziggo in 2016. In these positions, she contributed to HR leadership and strategic planning within the organization.
Career at Sara Lee International
Anja Maassen Van Den Brink had an extensive career at Sara Lee International, where she held various HR positions from 1993 to 2011. Her roles included Senior Manager of HR for Douwe Egberts, VP of HR for the Coffee & Tea division, and VP of International Talent Management & Organizational Effectiveness. She played a key role in managing human resources across different divisions and contributed to strategic business partnerships.
Education and Expertise
Anja studied at the University of Twente, where she earned a Master of Science in Business Administration in 1992. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in human resources and organizational development, which she has applied throughout her career in various leadership roles.