TOM DORRESTEIJN
Partner and Strategic Director Studio Dumbar
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On Intuition, Culture, and the Courage to Reach Your Core as Person and Brand
Tom Dorresteijn is a Partner and Strategy Director at Studio Dunbar, part of Dept, the global network combining design, tech, and marketing. His path began with an attempt at a conservatory, a leap into communications, and eventually a career built on intuition, culture, and strategy. Today, he helps guide global clients, including OpenAI, Instagram, Spotify, and the Alzheimer's Association.
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In this conversation, Tom speaks about his journey and the lessons of working with clients, and the balance between empathy and professionalism. Why culture is the true driver of performance, and why strategy is never about models or trends — but about people, context, and the courage to reach your core, both as a person and brand.
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Partner and Strategic Director Studio Dumbar
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On Intuition, Culture, and the Courage to Reach Your Core as Person and Brand
Tom Dorresteijn is a Partner and Strategy Director at Studio Dunbar, part of Dept, the global network combining design, tech, and marketing. His path began with an attempt at a conservatory, a leap into communications, and eventually a career built on intuition, culture, and strategy. Today, he helps guide global clients, including OpenAI, Instagram, Spotify, and the Alzheimer's Association.
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In this conversation, Tom speaks about his journey and the lessons of working with clients, and the balance between empathy and professionalism. Why culture is the true driver of performance, and why strategy is never about models or trends — but about people, context, and the courage to reach your core, both as a person and brand.