Marcel Nijland becomes Data Business Development Director at iO

Marcel Nijland brings 25 years of experience to the iO Data & Intelligence team.

Rotterdam, 11 October — ​ Marcel Nijland joins end-to-end agency iO as Data Business Development Director. Marcel brings 25 years of experience as a director with a strong focus on digitisation, strategy, data-driven innovation, and business development to the iO Data & Intelligence team. 

Marcel Nijland joins end-to-end agency iO after an illustrious career as Strategy Consultant at digital service providers Digitas LBi and Macaw, and within organisations like Omniplan and Centerparcs. The iO Data & Intelligence team analyses client questions about data and digital resources, to provide insights that they can use to optimise their processes.

Marcel Nijland on his move to iO:

“I was immediately sold on the iO vision: full of opportunities, possibilities and ambition. I'm excited to be part of the end-to-end club now. The next step is to get to work on profiling that end-to-end approach with our clients as iO. This is a great time to join the team."
Marcel Nijland, Data Business Development Director - iO
Marcel Nijland, Data Business Development Director - iO

iO now has 12 campuses across the Netherlands, Belgium, Bulgaria and the Nordics.

"iO's campus philosophy also clicks. I look forward to working in the place where talent and clients come together to learn and inspire. I believe in iO’s values, let’s discover infinite opportunities together."

iO is a growing team of experts, providing end-to-end services for communication and digital transformation. Thinking big, working locally. Based on strategy, creation & content, marketing, and technology, iO works together with customers to strengthen their brand, improve digital systems, and deliver future-proof growth.


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