Marco Louwerens

Marco as a Speaker

As a speaker, Marco offers a unique insight into the fast-paced world of media and leadership. He shares stories about chaos, stakeholders and high-pressure situations, as well as the solutions and successes that emerge from them. His anecdotes, many of which have never been told before, are insightful, humorous and thought-provoking. Through his concept, “View from Outside the Office: An Insider with an Outsider’s Perspective”, Marco inspires audiences to take a fresh look at complex situations and learn how to navigate them effectively. Whether the topic is leadership, crisis management or managing competing interests, Marco knows how to engage and inspire his audience.

Career

Marco has almost 30 years of experience in the television industry. He began his career as a creative producer and worked his way up to become Program Director at RTL Nederland, where he worked with the Voetbal International trio of Wilfred Genee, René van der Gijp and Johan Derksen. During this time, he earned the nickname “Directeurtje”.

In 2018, Marco was approached by John de Mol to become Director of Television Channels at TALPA, where he was responsible for SBS6, Veronica and NET5. In 2023, Marco decided to pursue an independent career as a Creative Consultant and speaker. Although he stepped away from his executive roles at the television channels, he remains involved with Vandaag Inside.

Background

Marco was born in Rotterdam in 1966 and combines his professional experience with a broad academic background. He studied economics and attended courses at the prestigious INSEAD Business School in Paris. This combination of hands-on experience and theoretical knowledge makes him not only an engaging speaker but also an excellent conference moderator. Marco guides conferences and symposia with humor and perspective, always maintaining a keen eye for detail and a thoughtful approach.