Rob de Kleijnen

Rob de Kleijnen is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in sales, marketing, and new publishing concepts gained through leadership roles at major publishers until 2011.

He has a diverse background and a wide network in IT, Construction, Facility, and HRM/Health & Safety sectors.

Within Publish2Connect, Rob has developed platforms such as Executive-People and Dutch IT Channel, focusing on innovative publishing practices to deliver relevant and practical content 24/7 for end users and vendors via various online and digital channels, lead generation, and print media.

Rob is known for his strength in forming both national and international collaborations, establishing result-oriented partnerships, and maintaining a lean operational structure emphasizing content marketing, added value, and lead generation over traditional advertising.

His specialty lies in publishing innovations and optimizing business models in collaboration with his publishing team, always prioritizing industry trends and end-user needs.

Rob holds a degree in Bestuurlijk from MEAO, Tinbergen College, and has held prominent positions such as Director at Dutch IT Channel B.V., Owner at Publish 2 Connect, Executive-People, Dutch IT Channel, Sales Manager at Kluwer, Hoofd Advertentie Exploitatie at Sdu Uitgevers, and Sales Manager at Ten Hagen & Stam uitgevers.

His motto reflects his dedication to work and success, believing that the only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary.