R. van den Bel

Ray van den Bel is an esteemed corporate interaction strategist, social media thought leader, and motivator. He is best known for his expertise in personal branding, new media marketing, and leadership development. With a Dr jur in International Law from Leiden University, Ray started his career as a corporate lawyer and later stepped into the world of strategic management consulting at Credit Suisse, Ernst & Young, and Unisys. During this time, he developed a curiosity for online social networks, which prompted him to analyze and understand their communication mechanisms. Ray found his calling in new media marketing and quickly became a 'top-networker' on LinkedIn, Facebook, Xing, Twitter, and Hyves. In 2007, he founded OpenNetworkers.info, which was named one of the 10 major social networks for 'Professionals and Job Search' by online magazine web 2.0 Mashable.com in 2009, solidifying his place as an influential speaker and strategist in the field of web 2.0 resources, strategy, and communication. Today, Ray is an international speaker, coach, and conference speaker, committed to helping businesses succeed by optimizing their online presence and communication strategy.