Daan Van Wijk

Daan builds long-term partnerships with organizations in the higher education industry by offering recruitment and student insight solutions through multi-year contracts. Oversees the entire commercial process, from partnership setup to contract negotiations and growth, while collaborating with leadership to align strategies with market targets. Helps potential clients to reach their goals for driving awareness, conversion and retention.

With over 20 years of marketing under his belt, this pro specializes in crafting customer-centric strategies that fuel successful, profitable campaigns across diverse industries. From B2C and B2B product marketing to business development especially in the Higher Education and IT hardware industry but also hands on small business experience in Asia. He’s deeply passionate about education, driven to make a positive impact, and believes in the power of accessible learning for all. If he is not making waves in marketing, he’s literally making waves—whether diving into the ocean or speaking Chinese. Lived in Netherlands, Indonesia and Singapore.

He supports prospective clients in achieving their goals which comes with the challenge of navigating an industry constantly shaped by political climates and shifting immigration policies. The key to overcoming this hurdle lies in diversification—broadening markets and strategies is essential for mitigating these challenges and driving success.

His favorite Studyportals experience is the collective mission of bringing transparency to international education as it really unites a diverse group of colleagues from various backgrounds. Being part of this journey means helping to bridge the gap between universities and students worldwide, all while contributing to the growth of this dynamic company!