Our Team

OUR
Team

At Young Media, we value the extraordinary potential of collaboration and teamwork. Because together, we can create incredible things and achieve even greater impact.

Please meet the individuals who drive our success. They bring their unique approaches, boundless enthusiasm, open minds, and positive energy to their work every day:

Management

Managing director

Annemarie van Gerrevink

Annemarie redefines what it means to lead in the media landscape. With a keen eye for innovation, Annemarie drives Young Media’s creative hub, turning niche media brands into compelling narratives to push their great ambitions of resonating globally.

Her journey with Young Media is marked by a blend of strategic foresight and a genuine love for media production. Annemarie’s expertise in multi-platform content creation ensures that each story not only reaches its audience but leaves a lasting impact. Annemarie’s leadership is characterized by her ability to foster a culture of creativity. She believes in the power of engaging content to connect people and ideas, making the world a smaller, more informed place. Her commitment to bringing ideas to life with her quirky perspective keeps Young Media at the forefront of the ever-evolving media landscape.

Chief Operations Officer

Chantal Gerrits

Chantal is passionate about optimizing processes and creating an environment where the team can perform at their best. She oversees operations, aligning tasks with strategic goals to ensure smooth workflows across departments. Chantal also focuses on implementing HR strategies and driving business growth by identifying areas for innovation. With her expertise in process management and stakeholder coordination, she brings structure and efficiency to Young Media. Her organized, solution-oriented approach fosters a collaborative atmosphere, motivating the team and ensuring successful project outcomes.

Creative Director

Esmee Hulsebosch

Esmee shapes the vision and direction of the company’s projects. Her role combines strategic leadership with artistic innovation, as she guides creatives, develops compelling concepts, and ensures the delivery of exceptional content. With expertise in multimedia production and a keen eye for design, she connects creativity with strategy, delivering content that resonates and drives results. Esmee’s passion for storytelling and ability to bring ideas to life make her crucial in the company’s creative journey.

Media Project Manager

Diarmuid Cronin

Diarmuid is driven by the limitless potential of Young Media, managing projects for our brands while ensuring high-quality delivery. He has a diverse skill set and a fresh and innovative perspective, with extensive experience in the media industry. Known for his charisma, Diarmuid creates an open, collaborative environment with lots of creativity and ideas.

MARKETING SPECIALIST

Sergio Calabrese

Sergio plays a dynamic role in shaping Young Media’s marketing strategy, ensuring campaigns effectively reach and engage the right audience. With expertise in brand growth and audience engagement, he brings years of experience in executing impactful marketing initiatives. Passionate about storytelling, he finds the perfect angle to connect with audiences in meaningful ways. A proactive team player with a positive mindset, Sergio is always looking for innovative solutions to drive growth and success.

Managing Director Public Space

Erwin Asselman

Erwin is the visionary founder of VG Visie and a key member of the Young Media team. His greatest passion lies in creating innovative stories that position their business and themselves as CEOs/leaders in a refreshing new way in their industries. At Young Media, Erwin focuses on driving revenue, developing impactful content, and launching new initiatives that push the company forward. With a solid background in sales and a decade of experience leading VG Visie before its successful acquisition by Young Media B.V., Erwin’s expertise is invaluable to the company’s ongoing success. Known for his friendly and genuine nature, Erwin’s commitment to professional excellence and his sincere interest in others help cultivate a positive and collaborative work environment.

Our media heads

Sales manager VG Visie - Independent

Anouk van der Poort

Anouk brings a vibrant enthusiasm to her role at Young Media, particularly in uncovering and sharing the stories of inspiring organizations and individuals. Her passion lies in discovering ambitious projects and initiatives, especially within the real estate sector, and showcasing them to a wider audience. With a strong background in sales and acquisition, Anouk plays a crucial role in expanding Young Media’s reach by forging connections with professionals and organizations that align with the company’s values. Her social nature and genuine enjoyment of interacting with people help her build meaningful relationships, which in turn contribute to the success of the projects she undertakes. Anouk’s friendly and collaborative approach fosters a positive work environment, making her an invaluable asset to the Young Media team.

Content producer VG visie - Independent

Quinn Asselman

Quinn plays a multi-faceted role at VG Visie, focusing primarily on digital communication and content management. His responsibilities include managing the company’s online presence, such as updating the website, handling LinkedIn updates, and overseeing the VG Visie Daily publication, where he already contributes by posting articles. Additionally, Quinn takes charge of the newsletter, aiming to grow the mailing list significantly. Quinn also manages the company’s social media platforms, including LinkedIn and Instagram, ensuring consistent content publication. Quinn has experience in outreach through crafting acquisition emails for campaigns, having successfully done so in 2023, engaging potential partners for podcast collaborations.

Traffic manager VG Visie

Tessa Vogelzang

Tessa is deeply passionate about her role at Young Media, bringing a genuine passion for project management to everything she does. She thrives on the challenge of guiding a magazine from its initial concept to the final publication, finding joy in every step of the process—from meticulous planning to seamless coordination with different departments. Tessa’s knack for keeping projects on track and ensuring every detail is just right makes her an indispensable part of the team. With a strong background in tourism, she has mastered the art of customer service and client relations, which she applies with finesse in her current role. Her customer-focused approach guarantees that each project not only meets deadlines but also exceeds expectations, leaving clients and audiences delighted. Organized and warm-hearted, Tessa’s friendly nature lights up the office, helping to build strong relationships and fostering a positive, collaborative atmosphere that everyone loves. Her contributions are not just about getting the job done—they’re about making the journey enjoyable and successful for everyone involved, propelling Young Media to new heights.

Interns

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At Young Media, we believe that bringing together the right people and the right expertise creates the ideal conditions to achieve our goals. That’s why we are always open to new talent to strengthen our team!

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