Danielle van der Starre

Global Head of Media Relations at SoftwareOne | Brand positioning, strategic communications & growth narratives across markets

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

About

My work sits at the intersection of brand positioning and go-to-market narratives, connecting marketing strategy, leadership alignment, and credible external storytelling. I focus on clarifying what a company stands for, aligning stakeholders around a coherent story, and translating that clarity into case studies, partnerships, research-led proof points, and content that supports commercial growth. PR is part of the system, not a separate track, and creates value when it reinforces positioning rather than compensates for its absence.

Experience

  • Global Head of Media Relations at SoftwareOne
    Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

    In this global role, I focus on strengthening SoftwareOne’s media presence and storytelling. Passionate about building connections, creating impactful narratives, and supporting our brand worldwide.

  • Head of Marketing & Communication Benelux | Member of Global Marketing Leadership Team at SoftwareOne Netherlands
    Sep 2021 - Jul 2025 · 3 yrs 11 mos

    Focused on translating brand positioning into demand quality, pipeline alignment and executive visibility across markets. Achieving over 60% MQL-to-SQL conversion rates by emphasizing targeting and lead quality. Collaborating with sales teams and hyperscalers to drive demand generation, expand the pipeline, and secure additional funding. Aligning regional goals with global marketing strategies, significantly contributing to business growth across various markets.

  • Head of Marketing | Member of Global Marketing Leadership Team at T-Systems Nederland B.V.
    Jan 2021 - Aug 2021 · 8 mos

    Transformed global marketing strategies for the Dutch market, elevating brand presence and driving market penetration. Directed a multi-disciplinary marketing team, ensuring alignment with executive leadership to achieve business objectives.

  • Marketing Manager | MT Member at TTNL
    May 2015 - Dec 2020 · 5 yrs 8 mos

    Led a successful rebranding that strengthened TTNL’s position in the market and drove lead generation and business expansion. Built strategic partnerships that amplified brand presence and created new opportunities.

  • Toshiba Information Systems Benelux (15 yrs 5 mos)
    • Marketing & PR Manager Benelux | Member of European Marketing Leadership Team
      Oct 2011 - May 2015 · 3 yrs 8 mos

      Led strategic marketing planning for ATL and BTL campaigns across the Benelux region, collaborating with the European marketing team to align regional and global objectives. Drove co-marketing initiatives with partners like Intel, Microsoft, AMD, and Google, maximizing brand reach and impact. Managed large marketing budgets, aligning spending with distributors and retailers, and executed channel partner programs to drive sales. Orchestrated major events and trade shows, targeting both B2B and B2C audiences, while also creating engaging content and overseeing collateral development.

    • Channel Marketing Manager Benelux
      Oct 2009 - Oct 2011 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      Responsible for the marketing callcenter, channel marketing and event marketing for the entire Benelux.

    • E-Business/CRM Manager
      2000 - Oct 2009 · 9 yrs 10 mos

      Responsible for all Callcenter and fulfilment activities. Member of the European core E-Business and CRM teams. Benelux Country Champion Siebel and BroadVision.