Tim is the visionary and main driver for Social Blue’s rapid growth since the company began in 2013.  Tim’s leadership style can be best described as positive and inspirational. He always motivates the team to think big and take on the opportunities at Social Blue. Having dreamt of becoming a professional tennis player, Tim can still be found on the courts on the rare occasions he’s caught not working.

Kees plays a key role in guarding Social Blue financial stability and ambitions. Combining over 20 years of experience in the financial field with his own entrepreneurial experience, Kees now enjoys the dynamic working environment at Social Blue. Detail-oriented, optimistic and efficient are a few of Kees best assets to the company. Not your ordinary finance guy, in his free time, Kees enjoys a sporty lifestyle by actively pursuing his passion in table tennis, touring and skiing.

Bart is a veteran in sales and business development and responsible for Social Blue’s sales activities in all of its international offices. Taking the role of Sales Director from the start of Social Blue, Bart believes in building a good relationship not only to his clients but also to his team. When he’s not busy prospecting new clients, Bart enjoys quality time with his friends and families as an opportunity to recharge.

Koen is responsible for the Social Blue Marketing department that consists of Facebook marketing specialists, copywriters, designers and strategists. He actively played as a professional football player before joining Social Blue and this experience hugely contributes to Koen’s strong drive to overcome challenges. Placing a huge value on creativity, curiosity and innovation, Koen is motivated to support his team members’ development both on a personal and professional level. Outside of work, Koen admits he has a soft spot for enjoying good food and wines with his close friends and family.

Sjoerd is responsible for all processes within Social Blue. His creativity, eye for detail and critical thinking help us operate as efficiently as possible. In his free time, Sjoerd attempts to abate his curiosity by attempting to find out how everything works, visiting new countries, and if he has any time left, reading.

Gertjan has been working in online media since 2006, both as an employee and as an entrepreneur. His specialty is creating a culture in which employees are empowered to make decisions and feel free to give constructive feedback to anyone in the company, regardless of position. He is inspired by Brian Chesky, CEO of Airbnb, who said: “You gotta build a team that is so talented, they almost make you uncomfortable.” In his private life, Gertjan is busy being a dad to a son and a daughter. He enjoys going to music festivals, the gym and to spend quality time with his family and friends.

Suzie is Social Blue's Head of business development in Australia and New Zealand. She has over 18 years of experience in digital marketing and business development. Those around her describe Suzie as passionate, innovative and a great team player who gets things done. Outside of work, Suzie's hobbies vary from interior design and painting to being a bit of a comedian.

Leigh is responsible for Social Blue’s business in North and South America. He has over 7 years of sales and marketing experience and competitive nature. Leigh constantly pushes the boundaries of his work. If not, he’s probably playing rugby or in the gym.

Matt is responsible for growing Social Blue’s business in the UK. He has a Master’s degree in Biological Science, but began his career in sales right after his studies and has loved it ever since. Matt believes in a positive and relaxed work atmosphere. He even skateboards to work every day.

As our Head of Business for France, Houda is responsible for making Social Blue an authority on lead generation throughout the country. As a digital marketing and innovation enthusiast, Houda is passionate about the customer journey and identifying key touchpoints within the business-customer relationship. With over 7 years’ experience in lead generation and account management, she’s built up a wealth of practical industry knowledge. This experience makes her the perfect leader to create an autonomous, focused team to bring the Social Blue message to French businesses.

As our Head of Business Asia, Elvin’s goal is to strengthen our presence in the Asian market. He has over 13 years of sales experience, half of which was in lead generation. Elvin doesn’t believe in micromanagement. Instead, he believes in creating an environment where his team can reach their targets independently. One of Elvin’s key strength is his ability to develop and maintain a good relationship with his clients. When not working, Elvin enjoys winding down with good food or by playing games.

Yücel is responsible for the German-speaking market. He has 10 years of experience in affiliate marketing, including 5 years as an entrepreneur. He brings his founder mentality to any company he works for and does everything he can to make it succeed. Yücel believes in creating a team that is open and supportive to be successful together. Outside of work, Yücel loves sports – football and fitness – and spending time with his family.

Andres, our new Head of Business at the Mexico office, aspires to bring our innovative performance-based model to the Latin American market. Andres holds over four years of experience in lead generation. He brings enormous expertise to the table, having worked in an affiliate network company partnering with some of the biggest media agencies in Mexico. Andres describes himself as highly curious and driven, truly excelling in building trust and long-term partnerships with his clients. Outside of work, Andres enjoys spending time with his family, kicking back with a good movie and travelling to the outskirts of Mexico City to spend time in nature.

Jasper is responsible for expanding Social Blue's business in the Nordic market. Jasper is quality oriented and his main objective is to build sustainable relationships and to add value to our current and future partners. As a manager, Jasper aims to facilitate the growth and development of his teammates, not by feeding them solutions but by helping them find the solution themselves. Jasper enjoys an active lifestyle outside of work, spending quality time with his family and last but not least, continuing his pursuit of mastering new languages, especially Portuguese.