Janneke Slöetjes
About Janneke Slöetjes
Janneke Slöetjes is a Senior Director and Head of Public Affairs at Vinted, with a background in public policy and legal counsel. She has held various positions in notable organizations, including a six-year tenure as Director of Public Policy for Netflix in Europe.
Current Role at Vinted
Janneke Slöetjes serves as the Senior Director and Head of Public Affairs at Vinted, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she oversees the company's public affairs strategy and initiatives, focusing on building relationships with stakeholders and influencing policy relevant to the business. Her work at Vinted is centered around enhancing the company's presence and reputation in the market.
Previous Experience at Netflix
Before joining Vinted, Janneke Slöetjes worked at Netflix as the Director of Public Policy for Europe from 2014 to 2020. Based in the Amsterdam Area, she was responsible for shaping and implementing public policy strategies that aligned with the company's objectives in the European market. Her tenure at Netflix spanned six years, during which she gained significant experience in the media and entertainment sector.
Legal Background and Advocacy Work
Janneke Slöetjes has a strong legal background, having worked as an Interim Legal Counsel at Nederlandse Spoorwegen for five months in 2011. Additionally, she served as a Data Protection and Digital Rights Advocate at Bits of Freedom from 2012 to 2014. This role involved advocating for digital rights and privacy issues, contributing to her expertise in legal matters related to technology and public policy.
Early Career in Law
Janneke Slöetjes began her legal career as a Legal Secretary at De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek from 2004 to 2005. She then worked as a Legal Assistant at Stibbe for six months in 2007. Following this, she served as an Attorney at Law at Kennedy Van der Laan from 2007 to 2011, where she gained extensive experience in legal practice before transitioning to public policy roles.