Marije Zomerdijk
Executive Vice President - Data Science & Consulting
After completing her MSc in Industrial Engineering and Management at the University of Twente, Marije joined ORTEC in 2012. Since then, Marije has held various positions within the now-called ‘Data Science and Consulting’ division. Starting as a consultant and software engineer, Marije recognized her strength in bridging the gap between business, IT, and mathematics to deliver significant business value. This made her transition into roles such as business consultant, project manager and team lead, gaining extensive experience in several industries, including collaborations with customers like KLM, Shell, ASML and Ahold Delhaize. In 2023, she held the position of Operational Director for Data Science and Consulting.
Now
In her current role as ORTEC’s Data Science and Consulting Executive Vice President (EVP), Marije will focus on maximizing value delivery in the decision-support domain for existing and new customers by empowering people, enabling impact delivery, and seizing opportunities. As a result-driven person, Marije commits herself to continuously explore and expand valuable opportunities and partnership, ensuring ORTEC remains frontrunner in data science solutions with impact. Her vision for the next three years centers on unlocking the full potential of the value ORTEC can create, encompassing internal people development, solution positioning and usage, and market expansion. Thanks to her ‘making the impossible, possible’ mentality, combined with her strong emphasis on client relationships and maximizing internal capabilities, Marije’s leadership sets the stage for ORTEC's continued success in delivering cutting-edge solutions and impactful results for clients.