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pelin dumans(she/her)
sr csm emea north and lead id&e benelux at amazon
about
i moved to the netherlands 14 years ago as an expat. happily married to jordi and proud parent of two beautiful kids, joep and lindi. with over 20 years of experience in the corporate world, including 18 years in various roles across multinational banks, i have always served as a bridge between business and it. my passion for technology, connecting people, and maintaining a pace led me to find my calling at aws, where i embrace the philosophy of “day 1” every day. as a customer solutions manager, i help enterprises navigate their cloud journey with expertise and enthusiasm. additionally, i serve as the lead of inclusion, diversity, and equity initiatives in the benelux region, a role that deeply nurtures my heart and aligns with my values of creating positive change and fostering inclusivity.
what qualities do you think are essential for success?
empathy, confidence, humble, resilience, adaptability, continuous learning and leadership
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