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Willem van der Oest

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Hi, I’m Willem (Wim) van der Oest, a senior copywriter/content creator and creative director with extensive experience shaping B2B and B2C communications for global tech brands and Dutch enterprises.

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Hi, I’m Willem (Wim) van der Oest, a senior copywriter/content creator and creative director with extensive experience shaping B2B and B2C communications for global tech brands and Dutch enterprises. I love turning complex ideas into clear, engaging stories, leading creative concepts, and coaching teams across cultures to deliver on-brand results.

Beyond the writing desk, I help brands define strategy, craft compelling content for online and offline channels, and produce media-rich storytelling across film, radio, and the web. I enjoy mentoring talent and collaborating with diverse partners to bring ideas to life.

  • 38 years' experience
  • Joined May 2025

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Software & Internet
  • Consumer Goods
  • Professional Services
  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Retail
  • Telecommunications
  • Government
  • Computers & Electronics
  • Financial Services
  • Education
  • Manufacturing
  • Other

Work experience· 98 roles

Editor and Editor-in-Chief · Mataalvak magazineAug 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

Managing editorial processes and content development as editor and editor-in-chief, overseeing all aspects of the publication.

Editor and Editor-in-Chief · Mataalvak magazineAug 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

Responsible for editorial management, content curation, and overseeing publication quality.

Editor and Editor-in-Chief · Mataalvak magazineAug 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

Serves as editor and editor-in-chief, overseeing editorial content and direction.

Editor & Editor-in-Chief · Metaalvak trade magazineJan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos
Editor / Editor-in-Chief · Metaalvak MagazineJan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos
Editor and editor-in-chief · Metaalvak trade magazineJan 2024 – Nov 2025 · 1 yr 11 mos
Redacteur en eindredacteur · Metaalvak magazineJan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos
Co-founder, Creative Director · RedboneDec 2021 – Dec 2021 · 1 mo

Education· 40

High School Diploma · HBS-A – Beeklaan, Den Haag2030 – 2025
High School Diploma · North Sydney Boys School – Sydney, Australië2030 – 2025
Diploma HBS-A · HBS Beeklaan, ’s Gravenhage2030 – 2025
High School Diploma · North Sydney Boys School, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia2030 – 2025

Certifications and awards· 19

Digital storytelling2018
Screen writing2018
Digital Storytelling2018
Screenwriting2018

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