Rogier Van Willigen

FinTech Strategy & Platform Leader | Booking.com, ex-Stripe

London, England, United Kingdom

About

I’m a FinTech strategy and platform leader who takes end-to-end ownership in complex environments — from opportunity identification through strategy to real-world outcomes. Notable impact: • 19× revenue growth in 18 months launching and scaling Stripe’s Card Issuing platform across EMEA • 3× revenue increase in 12 months through a strategic shift into complex clinical trials • Built and exited 3 companies over a decade as a founder, including 2 strategic acquisitions by listed companies Outside of work, I enjoy endurance running, hiking, family adventures, live music, and specialty coffee.

Experience

  • FinTech Strategy Consultant (via Mastercard Advisors) at Booking.com
    Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

  • External Advisor & Angel Investor at Techstars
    2017 – Present

  • VP of Product at Lindus Health
    Jan 2024 - Dec 2024 · 1 yr

    Took end-to-end ownership of strategy, driving a 3× revenue increase in 12 months through a strategic shift into complex clinical trials.

  • Strategy & Operations Lead — Card Issuing (EMEA) at Stripe
    Jun 2021 - Jan 2023 · 1 yr 8 mos

    Led the EMEA expansion of Stripe’s Card Issuing platform, owning regional strategy and operating model while driving 19× revenue growth.

  • Founder & CEO at Roze Bril B.V. (acquired by Grand Vision)
    2010 – 2018

    Founded and scaled an e-commerce company serving eyewear niche markets across Western Europe, leading the business through growth and operational scale to a successful acquisition by GrandVision (AMS: GVNV), the world’s largest optical retailer.