Maarten Schouwenaar

Maarten Schouwenaar is a seasoned professional currently serving as the Business manager Retail at Schiphol Group, a position he has held since 2017.1 With over 7 years in this role, he brings extensive experience to the retail operations at Schiphol Airport.

Educational Background

Maarten has a strong educational foundation in business:

• Master's degree in Business Administration from Erasmus University Rotterdam (2006-2007), specializing in Management of Innovation1
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences (1999-2004), with a focus on International Marketing1

He also completed additional educational programs, including:

• A bridging program in Business Administration at Erasmus University Rotterdam (2004-2006)
• A semester at the University of Stellenbosch in South Africa (1999)
• First Certificate in English from St. Clare's College Oxford (1998)

Professional Experience

Prior to his current role, Maarten held several positions that contributed to his expertise in retail and business management:

• Key-accountmanager Drinks & Confectionary at Nestlé (2015-2017)
• Category Manager at C1000 (2013-2015)
• Category management Impuls at C1000 (2012-2013)
• Rayon manager at Lidl Nederland (2008-2012)
• Management trainee at Lidl Nederland (2008)

This diverse experience across various retail and consumer goods companies has equipped Maarten with a comprehensive understanding of the retail industry, making him well-suited for his current role at Schiphol Group.1