Ruben van Eijk

Ruben van Eijk is a seasoned Creative and Tech Executive currently serving at Cheeer since April 2025, where responsibilities include functioning as an independent Executive Creative Director, consultant, and advisor for mission-driven initiatives. Previously, Ruben held the position of Head of Creative Shop at Meta from April 2021 to March 2025, leading creative initiatives across Central and Eastern Europe. Prior roles include Executive Creative Director and Creative Director at We Are Social, Creative Director at Merkle EMEA, and various positions in content and digital strategy at companies such as iO, CZ, and Yourzine. Ruben's educational background includes ongoing studies at Yale University, Harvard Extension School, University of Virginia, and Hyper Island, alongside a degree in Creative Leadership from the Berlin School of Creative Leadership and a Bachelor's from the University of Amsterdam. Additionally, Ruben is the Chairman of the Board at Stichting No Guts No Glory, dedicated to supporting cancer patients through music.