Over the past three years, Ellen led KPN’s innovation activities within Corporate Strategy & Innovation, focusing on identifying new growth areas. She now heads the Data Services department in KPN’s IoT Product Line, driving the development and rapid expansion of KPN’s streaming data services portfolio.
"I believe innovation is essential because new technologies and business models can unlock entirely new opportunities for the telecom sector. By innovating, we move beyond being a network provider and create meaningful, scalable value in emerging digital ecosystems. It’s how we drive progress, solve real customer needs, and shape the future of connectivity", says Ellen Aartsen.