Edwin van Haaren

Edwin van Haaren has a diverse and extensive work experience. Edwin currently serves as the Manager Editorial & Design / Operational Publishing Manager at Keesing Media Group B.V., where they oversee operational efficiency, product development, and project planning. In this role, they manage a team of puzzle editors, magazine editors, designers, and freelance editors and designers, handling the release of 180 titles in 2,250 editions per year.

Prior to their current position, Edwin worked at Pearson for over two decades, holding various leadership roles. Edwin served as the Director of Operations from 2014 to 2021, where they were responsible for planning, procurement, production, and sales & operations planning. As the European Production Director from 2009 to 2014, they developed and implemented a pan-European production strategy and was part of both the regional management team and the global production team. From 2003 to 2009, they held the position of Head of Production & Professional Publishing, overseeing planning, purchasing, production, and sales & operations planning, as well as the publishing and editorial team. Earlier in their career at Pearson, Edwin served as the Head of Production, Pearson Benelux, from 2000 to 2003.

Prior to Pearson, Edwin worked at Amsterdam University Press as the Head of Production from 1997 to 2000. In this role, they were responsible for planning, calculation, purchasing, and production, working closely with the University of Amsterdam.

Edwin's career began at SWA Sociale Werkvoorziening Alphen aan den Rijn, where they served as the Production Manager for Prepress, Printing & Packaging from 1993 to 1997. In this role, they managed departmental planning, led a team of foremen, and served as the primary contact for customers.

Before joining SWA, Edwin was an Entrepreneur at Prepress International from 1988 to 1993.

Overall, Edwin van Haaren possesses a strong background in production management, operational efficiency, planning, and strategy development within various publishing and media organizations.

Edwin van Haaren completed their education history with a Bachelor's level degree in Higher Management from NOSW Opleidingen in 1995. Prior to that, they pursued Middle Management studies at ISW Opleidingen until 1994. Before their studies in Middle Management, they attended Rijnlands Instituut voor Ondernemersonderwijs and completed a program in MMO-C in 1990. Edwin's educational journey started at Louise de Coligny SG, where they pursued MAVO-D until 1984.