Carolien Mazal
About Carolien Mazal
Carolien Mazal is the Manager of Government and Regulatory Affairs at TomTom, with extensive experience in EU Research and Innovation collaboration and a background in international relations.
Title and Current Role
Carolien Mazal currently holds the position of Manager Government and Regulatory Affairs at TomTom. She has been in this role since 2022 and is based in the Berlin Area, Germany. This position involves fostering unity and collaboration within the sustainable European and worldwide mobility sector.
Professional Experience at TomTom
Carolien Mazal has had a notable career at TomTom. Before her current role, she served as Senior Project Manager from 2018 to 2022, also based in Berlin, Germany. Her transition from project management to managing governmental and regulatory affairs highlights her versatility and capability in handling diverse responsibilities in a major tech company.
Previous Positions in Government and Research
Before joining TomTom, Carolien Mazal worked as a Project Administrator at the Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies (IASS) from 2017 to 2018 in Potsdam Area, Germany. Prior to that, she served as the Sr. EU Grant Consultant and Managing Director at Uniresearch GmbH from 2013 to 2017. In these roles, she gained significant experience in EU research and innovation collaboration.
Early Career in Project and Marketing Coordination
Carolien Mazal's early career included roles such as Marketing Coordinator Europe at AMS, Coordinator European Projects at TNO Automotive, and Project Consultant at Uniresearch B.V. These positions, held from 1999 to 2009 across Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands, laid the foundation for her expertise in project management and coordination.
Educational Background
Carolien Mazal has a strong academic background in International Relations. She holds an MA from the Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, where she studied from 1989 to 1995. She also attended St. Maartenscollege in Haren from 1981 to 1987, where she completed another MA in International Relations.
Experience in the Hospitality Industry
Beyond her professional roles in Europe, Carolien Mazal played a significant role in setting up and operating a beach resort in Belize, Central America. This endeavor represented one of her most challenging international business experiences and showcased her ability to manage and thrive in diverse business environments.