Description

Martine Spaans is an experienced creative industry professional with a strong background in logistics, events and entrepreneurship. I can help you with event planning and management; From small business gathering to large productions, both national and international. I bring along a lot of experience in digital media, but also have a passion for the automotive industry and sports.

Do you also need help in representation? No problem! I bring along experience as a stage presenter, panel moderator, public speaker and host.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

Dutch
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
German
Basic
Spanish
Basic

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Oss (up to 50km)

Dutch Games Association
General Manager
VIDEO GAMES AND ANIMATION
March 2022 - Today (4 years and 4 months)
In my role as GM I lead the operations team and I am the main contact towards our members, partners, other media industries, press and the government. Next to this I am responsible for the planning and execution of our annual industry event calendar, international trade missions (USA, Japan), collective expo opportunities at trade shows, office visits from government officials and organising the Dutch Game Awards.
As a highlight in this role I arranged and hosted a visit of Her Majesty Queen Máxima to the Dutch Games Industry in 2023.
Eventmanagement Communication Community Management Press and Media Leadership
Benelux Games Promotional Initiative (BGPI)
Board Member
CULTURE
February 2025 - Today (1 year and 5 months)
In patnership with the City of Rotterdam and the Vlaams Audiovisueel Fonds we organize INDIGO,
the leading B2B conference for the Belenux games industry and received over 800 visitors. The 2025 edition was the first under our leadership and required a very hands-on approach in terms of logistics, planning, partnerships and execution.
Leadership Events Event Marketing
European Games Developer Federation (EGDF)
Vice President
August 2024 - Today (1 year and 11 months)
We unite 24 national trade associations based in 22 European countries and we function as the main point of contact for the European Commission on behalf of the games industry.