Paul Tholen is a seasoned marketing professional with years of experience in global digital communications, brand management, social media, and advertising. He studied Marketing Communication B online and offline at SRM Amsterdam and holds a Bachelor's degree in Advertising, Marketing & PR from Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences. Additionally, he completed a Coach Intensive course at NONONS Opleidingen Trainingen Coaching.

Paul is a seasoned Talent Agent and the founder of Jobtimistic Talent Club, a talent agency for ambitious business professionals who want to get more out of their careers. Before starting his own venture, he held senior roles at several companies, including Diesel and The HEINEKEN Company, where he served as a Global Digital Communications Manager and Brand Manager, respectively. He has also worked as a Social Media Manager and Sr. Analyst at Oxyme BV.

Paul's passion for helping people navigate and develop towards a career that makes them smile stems from his experience supporting colleagues and contacts with their career-related challenges throughout his career. He had worked extensively on career-related aspects such as negotiating contracts, enhancing performance, managing workload, and advising on salaries. Paul's mission is to make career help accessible and affordable to all employees, creating an external support system for ambitious business professionals.