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Taco Tuinstra

PROFILE

Accomplished global editorial leader and award-winning B2B journalist with 25+ years driving digital transformation, brand growth and high-performing international teams. Recognized for shaping content strategies that elevate engagement and credibility across print and digital platforms.

EXPERIENCE

Global editor-in-chief — 2Firsts
Shenzhen, China (February 2025—October 2025)

Led the global English-language expansion of a China-based B2B news platform, boosting its international editorial presence and reputation.

  • Directed a geographically distributed team of international contributors, assigning projects to maximize expertise and maintain high editorial standards.
  • Oversaw content strategy and quality, ensuring clarity, style consistency and alignment with brand voice through style guides and editorial processes.
  • Cultivated partnerships with industry stakeholders, expanding content visibility and strengthening platform influence in B2B markets.
  • Represented the platform at industry conferences across Asia, Europe, the Middle East and South America, building credibility and global networks.
  • Implemented content initiatives that enhanced audience engagement and positioned the platform as a trusted source for industry insights.

Editorial director/VP — TMA
Raleigh, NC, USA (1997—2024)

Advanced from junior assistant editor to VP/editorial director, leading global B2B editorial strategy and driving business growth.

  • Transformed a niche trade journal into a leading global publication, boosting engagement, enabling premium advertising rates and earning international B2B editorial awards.
  • Launched a new title in an emerging sector, expanding revenue streams and market reach.
  • Directed editorial strategy for print and digital platforms, aligning content with business objectives.
  • Built and led a high-performing, culturally diverse team, including top editors recruited from competing publications.
  • Delivered original insights from reporting in 80+ countries, establishing the publication as a leading news source in B2B markets.
  • Mentored junior editors, enabling them to advance to senior roles

EARLY CAREER EXPERIENCE

Features Editor — Sandhills Living
Southern Pines, NC, USA (1995—1996)

Developed reporting, storytelling and deadline management skills.

  • Conceived several feature concepts in the startup phase of a lifestyle publication, quickly establishing a brand with loyal readership
  • Coordinated closely with sales department to maximize advertising revenue

Contributing Editor — KIJK Magazine
Haarlem, Netherlands (1993—1995)

Communicated complex scientific and engineering concepts to a broad audience for a Dutch general-interest magazine

  • Developed a clear, engaging writing style suited to translating specialized material into understandable, credible content.
  • One feature article selected for inclusion in a national high school textbook for its clarity and educational value

EDUCATION

BA in Journalism — Hogeschool Holland
Utrecht, Netherlands (1993)

Graduated with top academic honors

SKILLS

  • Editorial strategy & content development
  • Multi-platform publishing & digital transformation
  • Global team leadership, talent recruitment & mentoring
  • B2B market analysis, industry partnerships, audience engagement

LANGUAGES

  • English (professional)
  • Dutch (native)
  • German (conversational)
  • French (elementary)
  • Mandarin (beginner)

AWARDS

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