Marjan Straathof is an accomplished marketing executive serving as the Global SVP of Marketing at DEPT® since November 2015, overseeing comprehensive global marketing strategies for this rapidly growing digital agency. Straathof holds influential positions on various boards, including the Board of Directors for SoDA and as a member of SER Topvrouwen, advocating for gender equality in leadership roles. Additionally, Straathof has contributed to the Dutch creative industry as a board member of Dutch Digital Design and has a background as the founder of CreatZ, a marketing agency. With extensive experience in digital marketing, event management, and creative industries, Straathof has actively participated in initiatives like TEDxAmsterdam and held key roles in organizations supporting the digital sector in the Netherlands. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Engineering in Human Logistics and a foundational degree in Social Work from Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences.