Arjen Soetekouw is a highly accomplished business professional with extensive experience in management, sales, and client relationship building. Soetekouw holds a Master's degree in Management Education and a Master of Science in Business Administration from Erasmus University Rotterdam. He has worked for leading technology companies such as Nokia and IBM, where he held various senior managerial positions.

Before becoming a Strategic Accounts Director for Mirakl, Soetekouw was employed at LinkedIn, where he served as a Senior Relationship Manager for Sales Solutions, overseeing the DACH and Benelux regions. His responsibilities included driving LinkedIn's revenue growth, developing and implementing sales strategies, and cultivating longstanding relationships with key clients. Prior to that, Soetekouw worked as the Commercial Director at Iplato Healthcare, where he managed the company's overall business operations and led the sales team.

Soetekouw is a skilled negotiator with a proven ability to build relationships and manage accounts in varying sectors such as government practices, MVNO, and E-commerce. He has demonstrated expertise in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, as well as managing sales cycles from start to finish. Soetekouw possesses strong leadership skills, working as a Senior Consultant at Answerthink, he led a cross-functional team of consultants, worked on strategic business initiatives, and advised clients regarding e-commerce projects.