Codam benoemt Maarten Naaijkens als Managing Director

11-10-2024 - Codam

Amsterdam, October 11, 2024 — Codam, the leading, high-quality software engineering school, announces the appointment of Maarten Naaijkens as its new Managing Director. This strategic appointment represents a major step forward in Codam's mission to educate as many students as possible to become skilled software engineers.

There is currently an estimated shortage of 55,000 IT professionals in the Netherlands, and the demand for well-trained software developers is growing rapidly. The traditional education system is unable to keep up with this increasing demand. Too few people are trained for jobs in the tech industry, while there is a vast pool of untapped talent. Codam plays a pivotal role in addressing this issue through its unique and accessible education model, which effectively trains a diverse group of students at scale.

“Maarten is the perfect leader to drive Codam's ambitious growth,” says Corinne Vigreux, founder of Codam and co-founder of TomTom. “His expertise and passion will help us expand our impact while maintaining the high quality of our education. Under his leadership, we aim to provide even more students, regardless of their background, the opportunity to develop into the software engineers that the tech industry urgently needs.”

Codam’s education model offers an academic, independent learning environment that is accessible to students from all walks of life and genders. Many of these students never imagined that a career in software development was within their reach. By giving them the opportunity to realize their potential, Codam contributes to a future where the tech industry becomes more diverse and inclusive.

“I am incredibly excited to join Codam and contribute to the growth of this impactful institution,” said Maarten Naaijkens. “Codam plays a vital role in training the software engineers that The Netherlands desperately needs. My goal is to increase Codam’s visibility, ensuring that both students and strategic partners can discover the opportunities we provide. By scaling our operations and forging strong collaborations, we can position Codam as a leading force for good in the tech sector.”