Jaap-Jan Pepping is a seasoned Regional Business Director with extensive experience in the technology industry. He is currently working with Talend, where he is leading the Netherlands, Belgium, and Nordics regions. Pepping is a cybersecurity and big data expert with certificates from the University of West Georgia and the University of California San Diego. He has also completed a vendor-neutral certification proving proficiency in workflow technology, maintaining computer processes, and document imaging. Pepping has worked with several leading technology companies, including Quark Software, Box, and OpenText, where he held various strategic roles culminating in Regional Manager for the BeNeLux, Nordics, France & SADC Africa regions.

Pepping's education and working experiences have enabled him to accumulate skills such as leadership, strategic planning, and problem-solving. He has demonstrated an ability to manage the most critical and complex engagements, which have resulted in significant growth for his employers. In his current role, he works with Talend's clients, including Save The Children and Domino's, to provide them with comprehensive data integration and governance capabilities. Pepping has demonstrated industry thought leadership and has received accolades from leading analyst firms and industry media, including Forbes and SD Times.