I am an experienced growth marketer and entrepreneur from the Netherlands. Over the past ten years, I have built multiple businesses and helped companies scale by defining clear growth strategies, producing and distributing high-quality content, and driving lead generation across all paid channels. My strength lies in identifying strategic growth opportunities, shaping compelling brand narratives, and executing data-driven marketing initiatives end-to-end.

Thomas de Vries

I am an experienced growth marketer and entrepreneur from the Netherlands. Over the past ten years, I have built multiple businesses and helped companies scale by defining clear growth strategies, producing and distributing high-quality content, and driving lead generation across all paid channels. My strength lies in identifying strategic growth opportunities, shaping compelling brand narratives, and executing data-driven marketing initiatives end-to-end.

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I am an experienced growth marketer and entrepreneur from the Netherlands. Over the past ten years, I have built multiple businesses and helped companies scale by defining clear growth strategies, producing and distributing high-quality content, and driving lead generation across all paid channels. My strength lies in identifying strategic growth opportunities, shaping compelling brand narratives, and executing data-driven marketing initiatives end-to-end.

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Language

Dutch
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Marketing Consultant / Marketeer at Self-employed
January 1, 2021 - Present
Freelance marketing consultancy focused on strategy, growth, and content.
Interim CMO
January 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Interim CMO with responsibilities including refining value proposition, brand identity, multi-channel marketing, and partnerships.
Marketing Strategy Advisor at Dandelion
July 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025
Provided strategic guidance on go-to-market strategy, branding direction, content strategy, growth optimization, and data analytics.
AI Growth Expert
January 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Developed AI Growth Expert; AI Layer one blockchain; go-to-market strategies for various target audiences; optimizing customer journeys for ecosystem stakeholders.
Interim CMO at Together
May 1, 2022 - April 1, 2023
Drove sustainable growth through SaaS solutions; refined go-to-market and growth initiatives; reduced external tooling; achieved record growth in new leads and opportunities.
Strategic Content Marketeer at EZY
January 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021
Developed brand and content strategy; created all content for the personal leadership platform.
Growth Lead at Bamboo Growth
September 1, 2018 - December 1, 2020
Led growth projects for clients including VVD and Sono Site; designed membership acquisition strategy; data analysis and project management.
Intern at Wes selink van Zijst
January 1, 2013 - December 1, 2014
Supported projects for organizations including the Port of Rotterdam, Dutch National Police, and Dutch National Oil Company.
Co-Owner at Dagen Daw
December 1, 2015 - July 1, 2016
Provided healthy food solutions to improve workplace productivity; managed sales and marketing.
Sales Trainer at Pepperminds
January 1, 2015 - June 1, 2018
Facilitated training sessions on sales, psychology, mindset, and communication.
Team Captain at Pepperminds
September 1, 2010 - December 1, 2014
Led acquisition efforts for major Dutch newspapers; responsible for individual and team performance.
Intern at Wesselink van Zijst
January 1, 2013 - December 1, 2014
Supported projects for organizations including the Port of Rotterdam, Dutch National Police, and Dutch National Oil Company.

Education

Master of Business Administration at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Bachelor of Business Administration at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
Pre-university education at Niftarlake College
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education