Hi, I'm Simon Dhaenens, a freelance marketing and digital leader with a strong focus on global marketing, ecommerce merchandising, and digital project management. Over the years, I've developed and executed marketing strategies that drive growth, built digital commerce efforts from scratch, and led cross-functional teams to deliver impactful digital projects. I thrive on collaboration and use data-driven insights to boost customer acquisition and retention. With a background in business economics and communication sciences, as well as hands-on experience in ERP consulting and marketing leadership, I enjoy bridging the gap between technology and business goals. I’m passionate about creating lasting partnerships and optimizing marketing campaigns to deliver measurable results.

Simon Dhaenens

Hi, I'm Simon Dhaenens, a freelance marketing and digital leader with a strong focus on global marketing, ecommerce merchandising, and digital project management. Over the years, I've developed and executed marketing strategies that drive growth, built digital commerce efforts from scratch, and led cross-functional teams to deliver impactful digital projects. I thrive on collaboration and use data-driven insights to boost customer acquisition and retention. With a background in business economics and communication sciences, as well as hands-on experience in ERP consulting and marketing leadership, I enjoy bridging the gap between technology and business goals. I’m passionate about creating lasting partnerships and optimizing marketing campaigns to deliver measurable results.

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Hi, I’m Simon Dhaenens, a freelance marketing and digital leader with a strong focus on global marketing, ecommerce merchandising, and digital project management. Over the years, I’ve developed and executed marketing strategies that drive growth, built digital commerce efforts from scratch, and led cross-functional teams to deliver impactful digital projects. I thrive on collaboration and use data-driven insights to boost customer acquisition and retention.

With a background in business economics and communication sciences, as well as hands-on experience in ERP consulting and marketing leadership, I enjoy bridging the gap between technology and business goals. I’m passionate about creating lasting partnerships and optimizing marketing campaigns to deliver measurable results.

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Language

Dutch
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Global Marketing Lead & Ecommerce Merchandising Expert at TVH Parts NV
April 1, 2023 - Present
Developed and executed the marketing strategy for TVH’s largest market segment driving growth through multi-channel online & offline campaigns, content creation and data-driven initiatives that boosted both customer acquisition and retention. Built TVH’s digital commerce efforts from the ground up, leading the marketing strategy on the webshop and global content strategies while aligning ecommerce developments with business goals through a center of excellence and cross-team collaboration.
Team Lead - Digital Project & Account Manager at IO Digital Agency
April 1, 2023 - July 25, 2025
Led a cross-functional marketing automation & web development team, managing multiple key accounts with responsibility to negotiate contracts, future projects and build long lasting partner relationships.
Functional Consultant & Project Manager at Cegeka
September 1, 2017 - February 21, 2021
Led analysis of business processes and customer needs for ERP implementation, conducted E2E testing, and delivered key user training to ensure effective adoption and alignment with operational goals. Managed implementations of large-scale ERP projects, leading cross-functional teams, ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and timeline.

Education

Master Business Economics at Ghent University
September 1, 2016 - August 31, 2017
Master Communication Sciences at Ghent University
September 1, 2011 - August 31, 2016

Qualifications

Scrum & Agile Certified
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Industry Experience

Wholesale & Distribution, Professional Services, Retail, Software & Internet, Manufacturing