Rutger Druijve

Rutger Druijve is an experienced professional in category management and marketing with over two decades in the industry. Currently serving as the EMEA Sr. Category Management and Insights Manager at CooperVision since April 2018, Rutger is responsible for category partnership initiatives, the development and execution of growth strategies for the 1day portfolio, and managing the marketing budget while coaching team members. Previous roles include Sr. Shopper Marketeer at PPG Industries, where Rutger managed a team and created category visions for the DIY channel, Trade Marketing Manager at Bolton, and Sr. Category Manager at Pepsico, focusing on product growth in collaboration with retailers. Rutger's career began as a Client Service Executive at ACNielsen, with responsibilities in account management and analytical consulting. Educational qualifications include a degree in Econometrics from Erasmus University Rotterdam.