Hans De Beurs
About Hans De Beurs
Hans De Beurs is the Company Secretary and Head of Corporate Legal at TomTom, with a strong background in Dutch Corporate Law and Intellectual Property. He has held various legal roles at TomTom and Intertrust Group, showcasing his versatility and leadership in corporate legal functions.
Current Roles at TomTom
Hans De Beurs is currently serving as the Company Secretary and Head of Corporate Legal at TomTom since 2022, based in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands. These roles indicate his profound expertise in corporate governance and legal affairs, highlighting his leadership in critical company functions.
Previous Experience at TomTom
Before his current roles, Hans De Beurs worked as a Corporate Legal Counsel at TomTom from 2020 to 2022. This position allowed him to develop and implement vital legal strategies and policies, preparing him for his subsequent leadership roles within the company.
Career at Intertrust Group
Hans De Beurs spent four years at Intertrust Group, starting as a Trainee - Junior Company Lawyer from 2015 to 2016. He then progressed to Company Lawyer (2016-2019) and became a Senior Company Lawyer from 2019 to 2020. His tenure at Intertrust Group equipped him with extensive experience in corporate legal practices.
Education and Focus Areas
Hans De Beurs holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) Cum Laude in Corporate Law and Intellectual Property from Universiteit Leiden (2013-2014). He also participated in an exchange program at the University of Florida - Fredric G. Levin College of Law (2012-2013) and earned a Bachelor's degree in Law from Leiden University (2009-2012). His academic background underscores his strong focus on Dutch Corporate Law and Intellectual Property.
Early Career and Internships
Hans De Beurs began his professional journey with an internship at Vondst Advocaten in Corporate Law and Intellectual Property for 11 months in 2013. He then worked as a Collection Officer at Groot & Evers Gerechtsdeurwaarders from 2013 to 2015. These early roles provided him with foundational legal experience and insights into the legal domain.