Description

I'm a Senior freelance Product Manager with 16+ years of experience leading digital product strategy and delivery in fintech, banking, payments, and SaaS environments. I help organizations define clear product vision, translate business goals into actionable roadmaps, and deliver scalable, compliant solutions using Agile and Scrum methodologies.

I’ve held senior product roles at Saxo Bank, Charles Schwab, Wells Fargo, Salesforce, and U.S. Bank, working across mobile and web platforms, B2C and B2B products, and highly regulated environments. My expertise includes product discovery, stakeholder alignment, competitive analysis, customer journey design, regulatory compliance, accessibility standards, and go-to-market execution.

I’m comfortable operating in complex, ambiguous contexts and partnering closely with engineering, design, legal, compliance, and business stakeholders to drive outcomes. I’ve led cross-functional, international teams, delivered end-to-end product initiatives, and supported innovation projects including AI-driven proofs of concept and new digital channel launches.

In parallel, I run a consultancy based in Amsterdam supporting startups, small businesses, and international clients, bringing a pragmatic, outcome-focused approach to product leadership. Clients value my structured thinking, calm execution, and ability to quickly add value at both strategic and delivery levels.

Languages

English
Native or bilingual
Dutch
Basic
French
Basic

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Amsterdam (up to 50km)

Droese Consulting
Founder & Consultant
January 2024 - Today (2 years and 5 months)
Amsterdam, Netherlands
• • Provide tailored support to small businesses and Americans relocating to the Netherlands, combining digital expertise with practical, high-trust assistance.
• • Deliver services including relocation support, website creation, email marketing, project support, student mentoring, and local guidance.
• • Leverage 20+ years in tech and product leadership to offer structured, responsive solutions for diverse client needs.
Small business support Design logo artificial intelligence Project Management Microsoft Office
Saxo Bank
Team Lead & Product Owner
July 2021 - December 2023 (2 years and 5 months)
Amsterdam, NH, Netherlands
• • Directed the mobile team to deliver the Saxo Bank trading platform apps to the Apple App and Google Play Stores by updating app releases regularly, implemented geo-tracking to meet Apple compliance regulations, and implemented bound and trusted devices at login, thus reducing the risk of fraud and improving regulatory compliance.
• • Streamlined the white-label client on-boarding process resulting in quicker time-to-market and potential increased revenue from clients.
• • Designed a mentoring program that was adapted for use across the bank to provide support, and guidance and to foster collaboration.
• • Vice-chairman of the Works Council for Saxo Bank Netherlands.
Charles Schwab
Sr. Product Manager
TECH
November 2020 - June 2021 (7 months)
San Francisco, CA, USA
The Charles Schwab Corporation is a leading provider of financial services, includingsecurities brokerage, banking, asset management, custody, and financial advisoryservices to individual investors and independent investment advisors.• Challenged to answer the question - "What should Schwab do to enhancetheir retail banking (money movement, transfers, and payments) offering?Delivered a comprehensive competitive analysis for traditional banks andfintechs, a gap analysis, developed target personas, and defined customerjourneys defining the go-forward strategy for the Schwab retail bank offering.