Experts & Advisors
Thijn van der Heijden
Senior Managing Director

Thijn van der Heijden is a Senior Managing Director at Ankura, based in Boston, where he specializes in digital transformation, data strategy, and cloud modernization. He is uniquely cross-skilled across advanced analytics, enterprise architecture, and large-scale technology execution. Thijn is recognized for leading complex data and digital programs that help organizations modernize their technology environments, improve operational performance, and unlock actionable insights across business functions.
Experience
Thijn has played key leadership roles in major transformation initiatives, guiding the development of enterprise data platforms, cloud-based ecosystems, and integrated reporting environments that support strategic decision-making and operational efficiency. His experience spans cloud migrations, digital platform implementations, and the creation of scalable data architectures that unify financial, operational, and customer data into actionable, analytics-ready models. He has delivered programs that enhance forecasting capabilities, automate high-volume processes, and strengthen executive visibility across distributed enterprises.
Known for building and leading high-performing, multidisciplinary teams, Thijn brings a hands-on, collaborative approach to solving complex data and technology challenges. He works with organizations across industries — including healthcare, professional services, and technology — helping them modernize legacy systems, improve interoperability, and deploy cloud-native solutions that enable real-time information flow and long-term scalability. His work often bridges business, technology, and analytics, ensuring alignment between strategic objectives and technical execution.
With a Master of Science and a PhD in applied physics, Thijn combines deep analytical rigor with strategic insight. He is passionate about leveraging data, automation, and cloud technologies to drive organizational performance, strengthen operational control, and deliver measurable enterprise value.
- Education
- PhD, Applied Physics, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands
- MSc, Applied Physics, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands