Dirk Jan de Bruijn

Dirk Jan de Bruijn serves as the Vice President of Above Water Systems at Thales since February 2021, where responsibilities include collaborating globally to enhance trust in future technologies. Prior to this role, Dirk Jan acted as CFO for the Above Water Systems business line and previously held CFO and VP Finance positions at Thales Nederland and Thales Deutschland. With comprehensive experience in financial leadership, Dirk Jan has managed finance teams, ensuring efficient operations across multiple countries. Dirk Jan's early career involved controller roles in various organizations, including Technetix Group Ltd and Gebr Van der Donk Management BV, with expertise in management reporting, cash management, and ERP implementations. Academic accomplishments include an Executive MBA in controlling and a degree in Business Economics and Tax from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.