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

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.
Freelance Marketing Consultant / Marketeer at Self-employed
January 1, 2021 - Present
Freelance marketing consultancy focused on strategy, growth, and content.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Team Captain at Pepperminds
September 1, 2010 - December 1, 2014
Led acquisition efforts for major Dutch newspapers; responsible for individual and team performance.

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