I am a data-driven, passionate, and pragmatic entrepreneur with over 20 years of international experience in digital marketing, business development, and e-commerce. I specialize in leading complex multi-stakeholder organizations, focusing on strategic leadership combined with a human approach to achieve outstanding KPIs. Throughout my career, I have successfully professionalized and digitalized marketing processes, managed strategic partnerships, and driven significant revenue growth. I am energized by transforming traditional structures into innovative, data-backed platforms and have a deep passion for creating impactful brand experiences and customer journeys.

Frank Spooren

I am a data-driven, passionate, and pragmatic entrepreneur with over 20 years of international experience in digital marketing, business development, and e-commerce. I specialize in leading complex multi-stakeholder organizations, focusing on strategic leadership combined with a human approach to achieve outstanding KPIs. Throughout my career, I have successfully professionalized and digitalized marketing processes, managed strategic partnerships, and driven significant revenue growth. I am energized by transforming traditional structures into innovative, data-backed platforms and have a deep passion for creating impactful brand experiences and customer journeys.

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I am a data-driven, passionate, and pragmatic entrepreneur with over 20 years of international experience in digital marketing, business development, and e-commerce. I specialize in leading complex multi-stakeholder organizations, focusing on strategic leadership combined with a human approach to achieve outstanding KPIs.

Throughout my career, I have successfully professionalized and digitalized marketing processes, managed strategic partnerships, and driven significant revenue growth. I am energized by transforming traditional structures into innovative, data-backed platforms and have a deep passion for creating impactful brand experiences and customer journeys.

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Language

Dutch
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Advanced

Work Experience

Director at VVV Texel
March 1, 2025 - August 2, 2025
Led the touristic destination marketing organization with 15 FTE in a complex multi-stakeholder environment including local and national governments, NGOs, media, and a large community of business owners and tourists. Responsible for a turnover of nearly €14 million in 2024. Professionalized and digitalized the marketing funnel and customer journey, repositioned and promoted the Texel A-brand, rebuilt and expanded the online booking platform, and implemented data-driven decision-making with KPI monitoring. Achieved significant financial growth (+275% revenue), GDP growth in the local economy (+20%), increased website traffic (+95%), and expanded consumer reach (+50%). Launched innovative projects including a touristic hub and a successful app with 50K downloads in its first year. Maintained high customer and employee satisfaction scores and boosted a large fanbase through content and social media strategies. The organization received nominations and awards for advertising and e-comme
New Business & Events Manager at Pierre et Vacances Center Parcs Group
January 1, 2014 - August 31, 2016
Developed new business by attracting new consumer groups during non-holiday periods and established strategic partnerships across the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, and France. Focused on achieving structural and incremental sales growth and leveraging brand association with A-brands through marketing activations. Key achievements include partnerships and events with national and international brands, attracting 65% first-time visitors and achieving a 64% return intention to visit Center Parcs, and generating €7 million in incremental turnover.
Sales Manager New Business at Pierre et Vacances Center Parcs Group
January 1, 2009 - August 1, 2014
Developed new business by attracting new consumer groups during non-holiday arrivals and realized strategic partnerships in the Netherlands. Led the build-out of a new department and implemented an innovative business model, creating a new niche via sports, entertainment, and lifestyle.
Manager Sales, Events & Special Projects B2B at Pierre et Vacances Center Parcs Group
February 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008
Managed B2B marketing communication, composed and implemented marketing strategy for repositioning the B2B brand. Developed marketing campaigns and event activations. Successfully positioned the new 'Meetings & Events' brand, created a new website with online and offline branding tools, built CRM platforms and business intelligence analyses, and won an innovation award at a B2B trade fair.
Partnerships & Events Executive at Pierre et Vacances Center Parcs Group
February 7, 2005 - February 1, 2007
Handled B2C Travel & Trade sales in the Netherlands and activated partnerships with major sports federations. Conceived, sold, and executed events following a single interest principle.

Education

Master at Radboud University Nijmegen
September 1, 2003 - January 2, 2006
Bachelor of Business Administration at Avans University of Applied Sciences
September 1, 1998 - July 1, 2002

Qualifications

Leadership, Reflection & Development
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019

Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Retail, Consumer Goods