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Arend-Jan Nijhuis

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Sr. Program Manager Global Data & Analytics at Perfetti Van Melle
📍 Breda-Tilburg Area, Netherlands

Arend-Jan is a senior program manager at Perfetti Van Melle, specializing in data-driven transformations, AI, and change management. With a postgraduate degree from Beeckestijn Business School, he guides complex projects to success. Colleagues describe him as experienced, trusted, and highly results-driven, with excellent communication skills and a persuasive approach to stakeholder management.

He recently shared his industry experiences as a speaker at the "Rewire the Dutch AI Conference 2025, " focusing on Data & AI and Advanced Analytics. He has also been a guest on the "CTO Confessions" podcast to discuss datas business potential.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
Sr. Program Manager Global Data & Analytics
Job Level
Middle
Location
Breda-Tilburg Area, Netherlands
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Topics Arend-Jan cares about

Data-Driven Change
His career focuses on implementing data, AI, and analytics solutions within large organizations, managing the entire change process from strategy to execution at companies like Heineken and Corbion.
AI & Analytics Strategy
He is an active expert in this field, recently speaking at the "Rewire the Dutch AI Conference 2025" to share his experiences and insights on advanced analytics.
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Career

Work history

2-2026
Sr. Program Manager Global Data & Analytics
Perfetti Van Melle
6-2025 - 12-2025
Global Director Master Data Management a.i.
Corbion
1-2025
Director Change Management in Data, Advanced Analytics & AI
TheGreenWay
5-2024 - 5-2025
Program Manager Data Strategy Execution with the unit BTO Digital & Data
TenneT TSO B.V.
3-2021 - 3-2024
Senior Project Manager (Agile Squad Lead Data Prime), Global Digital & Technology
The HEINEKEN Company
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Education
4-2024 - 7-2024
Postgraduate Degree
Beeckestijn Business School
3-2025 - 6-2025
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