Rene Blankestijn

Rene Blankestijn is a seasoned professional in planning and allocation, currently serving as Sr Manager Planning en Allocatie at WIBRA since April 2019. Previous experience includes a role as Manager Planning en Allocatie at Coolcat from April 2016 to April 2019, and an extensive tenure at V&D from February 1994 to April 2016, where responsibilities ranged from Planning Manager for ladies' apparel to overseeing men's fashion and leading a team of up to 15 planners. Rene's early career included positions at Rabobank Soest Baarn Eemnes and McDonald's Corporation, focusing on cashier duties and floor management, respectively.