{"id":4285608,"date":"2025-03-24T11:04:25","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T09:04:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.deptagency.com\/?post_type=article&p=4285608"},"modified":"2025-03-27T14:48:35","modified_gmt":"2025-03-27T12:48:35","slug":"dept-strengthens-its-creative-team-in-the-netherlands","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.deptagency.com\/en-nl\/insight\/dept-strengthens-its-creative-team-in-the-netherlands\/","title":{"rendered":"DEPT\u00ae strengthens its creative team in The Netherlands"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/mask><\/g><\/svg>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tInsights\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\tDEPT\u00ae strengthens its creative team in The Netherlands<\/h1>
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\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tDate\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tMarch 24, 2025\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\tGlobal marketing and technology agency DEPT\u00ae is expanding its creative team with the addition of Eva Koffeman and Willemijn Besteman as Copywriter and Art Director, respectively. <\/p>\n\tKnown for their unique blend of creativity and humour, the duo is poised to bring a fresh perspective to clients such as Bol, Johnnie Walker, Philips or Lotus Biscoff.\u00a0 Eva and Willemijn first met at Roorda Reclamebureau, a renowned Dutch advertising agency, and have been an unstoppable creative force ever since. Dubbed \u201cDe Mannen\u201d due to their last names – Koffeman and Besteman – they have collaborated closely, driven by a shared passion for creativity and a lighthearted approach to advertising.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\n\tIn 2024, Eva and Willemijn showcased their talents at the RAW x Bol train pitch held at the DEPT\u00ae Penthouse in Cannes<\/a>, leaving a lasting impression on the team.\u00a0

Ramin Bahari, Creative Director at DEPT\u00ae and a jury member at the event, remarked, \u201cTheir ability to infuse humour and creativity into their work is remarkable, and it aligns perfectly with our approach to Bol’s campaigns.\u201d Now, they join his team, further strengthening DEPT\u00ae’s creative capabilities in the region.

The duo’s creative process is deeply rooted in their strong partnership. With an intuitive understanding of each other, they draw inspiration from everyday moments, whether it’s a humorous anecdote from a friend or a spontaneous idea at the supermarket. At DEPT\u00ae, Eva and Willemijn will continue to prioritise laughter as a key element in impactful advertising.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n
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\n\t\t\u201c<\/span>\n\t\tAfter three fantastic years working with socially driven clients at Roorda Reclamebureau, DEPT\u00ae felt like a good next step for us, offering a completely different playing field.<\/p>\t\t
\n\t\t\u201d<\/span>\n\n\t\tWillemijn Besteman, Art Director at DEPT\u00ae<\/p>\t<\/blockquote>\n\t
\n\t\t\u201c<\/span>\n\t\tWe\u2019re thrilled to have the opportunity to work with well-known and beloved brands, contributing to their image while collaborating with so many talented individuals.<\/p>\t\t
\n\t\t\u201d<\/span>\n\n\t\tEva Koffeman, Copywriter at DEPT\u00ae<\/p>\t<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\n\tKoffeman and Besteman were also recently recognised in FONK Very Inspiring People 2024 list. The creative team in the Netherlands is led by award-winning Executive Creative Director Rod Henriques<\/a>, who joined DEPT\u00ae in 2024.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n
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