Martijn de Jong is a seasoned Digital Transformation Leader and an independent consultant with a passion for creating value in the global financial services industry. With expertise in FinTech, Banking, Insurance, Payments, Asset Management, Private Equity, and Venture Capital, Martijn combines his digital and technology proficiency with a deep understanding of customer needs and business acumen. He has a particular focus on driving global digital transformation initiatives across the Asia Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East regions.
As a strategic C-level executive, e excels in building successful long-term business and delivery teams from the ground up. He has a proven track record of setting long-term digital directions, leading change management, and managing complex multimillion-dollar projects. He leverages his skills in consultative sales and marketing to capitalize on opportunities and achieve breakthrough results. He thrives in multidimensional roles where he can contribute directly to an organization’s growth and development, finding personal satisfaction and a sense of achievement in leading strategic growth and team-building efforts.
Martijn’s career journey began in the fast-growing field of mobile telecoms, where he witnessed the expansion of telecom companies into areas like mobile payments, fintech partnerships, and data monetization. This propelled his career into financial services and FinTech, recognizing the sector’s vital role in efficient functioning economies and its ability to blend his experience in consumer and corporate markets with high-tech services.
Driven by curiosity and a sense of adventure, Martijn has always aspired for a career beyond his home country of the Netherlands, knowing it would require hard work and dedication. This experience has instilled in him perseverance, resilience, and a commitment to following through on promises and commitments.
Currently, He serves as a FinTech Venture Partner and Senior Advisor in Private Equity and Venture Capital, providing strategic advice and consultancy services on potential investments and value enhancements. He specializes in financial services, FinTech, and deep tech startups, offering board advisory, fundraising, revenue growth, and partnership expertise.
He is also a Limited Partner and Advisor at MoreThan Capital Advisors, a private equity advisory firm and investment fund focused on supporting early growth companies with global ambition and high potential to scale up. He contributes by sourcing investment opportunities and performing due diligence on potential targets.
Previously, he held prominent roles at renowned organizations. He served as the Chief Digital, Product & Marketing Officer for a digital asset brokerage company, where he built and led a team responsible for product management, platform strategy, business development, marketing, and customer experience for digital asset trading solutions worldwide.
Throughout his career, he has achieved remarkable milestones, including revenue growth, product launches, implementation of cutting-edge technologies, and the establishment of collaborative partnerships. His expertise in digital transformation, innovation, customer acquisition, and stakeholder management has been instrumental in his success.
