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Martijn Knol

Observer · DISC type ci
CEO Grinta Media BV, Argus Productions GMBH at Grinta Media
📍 The Randstad, Netherlands

Martijn Knol is the CEO and co-founder of Grinta Media, a company he started in 2018. Drawing on his background in media production and project management, he has expanded the company from its sports-focused origins into news, entertainment, and crime. He is an alumnus of The Hague University of Applied Sciences.

His educational background from the Hague Academy for Physical Education strongly suggests a personal passion for sports, fitness, and athletics. This interest formed the foundational basis for his media company, blending his personal and professional worlds.

Martijn places a strong emphasis on nurturing new media professionals, focusing on developing self-trained "young talents" within his company.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
CEO Grinta Media BV, Argus Productions GMBH
Job Level
Leadership
Location
The Randstad, Netherlands
Personality Overview

How Martijn shows up

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Assertive
Curious

They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals. They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince.

Priorities

Topics Martijn cares about

Media Entrepreneurship
Co-founded Grinta Media in 2018 and is actively growing the business through strategic expansion and acquisitions like Argus Productions.
Talent Development
Shows a commitment to fostering growth by focusing on training and promoting young, self-taught media talents within his organization.
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Career

Work history

6-2025
CEO Grinta Media BV, Argus Productions GMBH
Grinta Media
8-2024 - 6-2025
CEO Grinta Media/Argus Productions
Grinta Media
8-2018 - 8-2024
CEO Grinta Media
Grinta Media
6-2015 - 8-2018
Company Owner
Mvisie
5-2013 - 10-2015
Project Manager Corporate Media
Sir Rufus
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
1993 - 1997
Internationale Studies
HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht (Hogeschool Utrecht)
1991 - 1993
Haagse Academie Lichamelijke Opvoeding
De Haagse Hogeschool / The Hague University of Applied Sciences
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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