Arend-Jan Nijhuis

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Sr. Program Manager Global Data & Analytics at Perfetti Van Melle

Breda-Tilburg Area, Netherlands

Overview

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.

Personality Overview

Fast But Analytical

Precise But Practical

Thorough Evaluator

They like to act fast and expect others to do the same.  They respond better to strong and respectful interactions. More than the product, they care about the effectiveness of the product.

Topics They Care 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.
Data Governance & MDM
He has led global Master Data Management (MDM) strategy implementation, designing KPI-driven roadmaps and establishing robust data governance structures to ensure data quality and usability.

Media Appearances

Arend-Jan has no verified media appearances

Work History

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

Education

4-2024 - 7-2024
Postgraduate Degree from Beeckestijn Business School
3-2025 - 6-2025
The Gett Involved Live Program from https://gettinvolved.com/

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Insights For Selling To Arend-Jan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates
  • Be respectful but crisp
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending time doing small talk

DONT's

  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person
  • Avoid being too verbose
  • Avoid being a storyteller and don’t try to oversell

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Arend-Jan is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Arend-Jan

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no without any hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Arend-Jan move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Arend-Jan take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Arend-Jan

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