Our people
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Thierry De Marre
Co-founder, SEO & Marketing Strategies
When Thierry began as a SEO specialist in 2001, the discipline was still in its infancy. His versatile in-company experience has given him a professional interest in promoting an online culture within organizations and he spends a lot of time coaching client teams. He founded 0ptim1ze with Sven van den Broek in 2013.
Thierry’s motto in a nutshell: ‘Live each day as the last … and the first’. -
Sven Van Den Broek
Co-founder, SEO specialist
Sven is originally a software developer. In this capacity he has worked for large and small enterprises and gained extensive experience in managing projects. For Sven the mix of hard data and creativity is the great attraction of Internet marketing.
Sven’s motto in a nutshell: ‘A journey of 1,000 miles begins with the first step.’ -
Davide Bellone
SEO Analyst
Davide is a pianist and a computer geek. He has been part of the 0ptim1ze team from the beginning. He focuses on keyword research and workflow control, among other things. His sharp analysis is important to the SEO value of our content.
Davide’s view of life in a nutshell: ‘Just as a musical masterpiece is a clever combination of only seven notes, the perfect job needs no more than organization and harmonious cooperation.’ -
Rob Verschuren
Editor in Chief
Rob has written for some illustrious brands in his career as a copywriter: WWF, Mercedes, Apple, ING, Danone, to mention a few. His work has been awarded several times. Rob has been editor-in-chief at 0ptim1ze since 2013, where he focuses on content and brand strategy, and keeps contact with an army of translators and foreign copywriters. He has lived in Vietnam for many years.
Rob’s view of life in a nutshell: ‘Keep it simple.’ -
Niels Bosmans
Online marketer
Niels recently graduated in Cross Media Management, and strengthens our team with the latest CRO insights. Other areas that he tackles with enthusiasm and energy are content marketing and online advertising through Google and social media. He is especially interested in the automation of marketing efforts.
Niels’ life motto in a nutshell: ‘Quality is more important than quantity, always and anywhere.’ -
Anka Verhoeven
Online marketer
After her studies in Multilingual Communication, Anka left to see the world. The States, Mexico, Nicaragua, not a place was too far. Her passion for online marketing brought her to 0ptim1ze, where she puts heart and soul into content, social media and SEO. Her curiosity about other cultures and a wonderful talent for languages are meaningful assets to our day-to-day work for international clients.
Anka’s view of life in a nutshell: ‘Pies, para qué los quiero si tengo alas para volar.’