Marcel Molenaar, Country Manager & Director Marketing Solutions LinkedIn Benelux

With over 25 years of experience in digital media and online sales and marketing, Marcel Molenaar is a dynamic leader and visionary driving growth and innovation in the Benelux region as the Country Manager & Director of Marketing Solutions at LinkedIn. As the world’s largest professional network, LinkedIn connects more than 930 million members with opportunities, insights, and learning, and Marcel is passionate about leveraging this platform to empower professionals and businesses.

In his dual role, Marcel leads a team of account directors and customer success managers, delivering sophisticated and targeted marketing solutions to clients and media agencies. His strategic direction and leadership extend across the entire office, where he fosters an inclusive and collaborative culture that reflects LinkedIn’s core values and vision.

As an external spokesperson and representative for LinkedIn in the market, Marcel excels at building strong relationships with the marketing and agency community, product and marketing teams, and the media. His exceptional leadership has driven significant success, growing the regional Marketing Solutions business by over 50% year over year and earning him the prestigious LinkedIn Global Top Performer Award twice. 

Marcel Molenaar’s dedication to innovation, strategic thinking, and fostering a collaborative environment makes him an instrumental force in LinkedIn’s mission to connect professionals and create opportunities for growth and development in the Benelux region.