Joost De Wit
About Joost De Wit
Joost De Wit is a Founding Account Executive at Windmill, where he has worked since 2024. He previously held various roles at Microsoft, specializing in cloud sales and security, and has a strong academic background in physics and management.
Work at Windmill
Joost De Wit serves as the Founding Account Executive at Windmill, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he focuses on sales and customer success, applying his extensive experience in cloud sales and strategic planning. His responsibilities include fostering growth and developing partnerships within the organization. Joost transitioned to Windmill after a sabbatical, bringing a wealth of knowledge from his previous roles in the technology sector.
Experience at Microsoft
Joost De Wit worked at Microsoft for a total of five years in various roles. He served as a Cloud Sales Specialist for Global Strategic Accounts from 2021 to 2023, where he led migrations to Azure and specialized in enhancing business development for major pharmaceutical clients. Prior to that, he was a Cloud Security and Infrastructure Consultant from 2018 to 2020, and a Cloud Sales Specialist focused on New Business Hunting from 2020 to 2021. His tenure at Microsoft was marked by exceptional performance, earning him the Microsoft Champion Award FY21.
Educational Background
Joost De Wit has a strong academic background with degrees from prestigious institutions. He obtained a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Theoretical and Mathematical Physics from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, studying from 2013 to 2016. He also achieved a Master of Advanced Studies in Management, Technology, and Economics from ETH Zürich, completing his studies from 2020 to 2022. Earlier, he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Physics from the University of Amsterdam, where he studied from 2009 to 2013.
Internship and Teaching Experience
Before his roles in the corporate sector, Joost De Wit gained valuable experience as a Consultant Intern at Allianz Group in Munich from 2014 to 2015. He also served as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Amsterdam from 2012 to 2013. These positions contributed to his understanding of both academic and practical applications of his studies, enhancing his skills in communication and mentorship.