Wouter Haak

Wouter Haak is responsible for research data management at Elsevier. Prior to this, he was responsible for Elsevier’s product strategy for Scopus, ScienceDirect and Mendeley. Both roles share the core focus on delivering tools that improve research outcomes. In the area of data, use and re-use is increasingly important. This goes beyond the availability of data – it is about data normalization, discoverability, trust, credit, and overall integration. Therefore the future of research is about the ability to better share data where all stakeholders benefit.

Prior to Elsevier, Wouter has a background in online product and strategy roles. He worked for more than 5 years at eBay Classifieds, e.g. Marktplaats.nl, Kijiji.it – in roles varying from business development to overall responsiblity for the classifieds businesses in Italy, France, Belgium and Turkey. Strategy experience comes from having worked with the Boston Consulting Group for 7 years. Finally, Wouter has also worked for two start-up/early stage tech companies. His role has always been to bridge the understanding between the customer, end-user and technical opportunities.