Valentijn Van Westen
About Valentijn Van Westen
Valentijn Van Westen is a Customer Success Manager at Signicat, where he has worked since 2020. He has a diverse background in project management and customer success, with previous roles at Achmea, A.S. Watson Group, and Yarden.
Current Role at Signicat
Valentijn Van Westen serves as a Customer Success Manager at Signicat, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he engages with customers post-onboarding to support their growth and development. He guides global customers through Know Your Customer (KYC) and Know Your Business (KYB) implementations, combining his business and technical expertise to provide maximum added value.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current role, Valentijn worked at LeadDesk as a Customer Success Manager from 2017 to 2020. He also held various positions at Achmea, including Technical Project Manager and Siebel Administrator, from 2010 to 2017. His experience includes roles as a Siebel Consultant at Yarden and Ebicus, and as an Oracle Consultant at VGZ. He has a background in sales from his time at BelCompany.
Educational Background
Valentijn Van Westen has a strong educational foundation in business and management. He studied at Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, where he earned a Master of Science in Business Administration from 2006 to 2009. He also completed a Bachelor’s degree in Management, Economie & Recht at Christelijke Hogeschool Windesheim from 2001 to 2005, and a Bachelor of Science in Bedrijfskunde at the same university from 2005 to 2007.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Valentijn possesses a blend of technical and business skills developed through his various roles. His experience as a Siebel Developer and Consultant has equipped him with in-depth knowledge of customer relationship management systems. His work in customer success emphasizes his ability to bridge the gap between technical solutions and customer needs, ensuring effective implementation and support.
Career Timeline
Valentijn's career spans multiple roles and industries. He began his professional journey in sales at BelCompany from 2005 to 2010. He transitioned into technical roles, working as a Siebel Consultant at Yarden and Ebicus, and later as an Oracle Consultant at VGZ. His project management skills were further honed at Achmea. He has consistently focused on customer success in his subsequent positions, culminating in his current role at Signicat.