Dirk Jan Aalbers
Policy Advisor | Digital Euro & EUDI Wallet | Bridging Regulation, Technology & UX
Policy advisor and digital-innovation lead connecting regulation, technology, and user experience in Europe’s financial ecosystem. Skilled in translating complex frameworks like MiCAR, eIDAS 2.0, and the Digital Euro into secure, user-centric payment and identity solutions.
Experience
Policy Advisor — Betaalvereniging Nederland
Jan 2025 – Present
Represents Dutch interests in Digital Euro & EUDI Wallet policy discussions; leads working groups; drafts advisory notes; coordinates stakeholder engagement with regulators and banks.
Consumer Payments Lead — WE BUILD Consortium (via Dutch Payments Association)
May 2025 – Present
Co-lead (with VISA) of Consumer Payments workstream within the European EUDI Wallet pilot programme; manages 65+ stakeholders and bridges regulation, UX and technical implementation.
Freelance Blockchain & Crypto Consultant
2019 – 2024
Worked with Brillion (WaaS), Xaman (XRPL Labs), and Cryptohopper — designing secure non-custodial wallet UX and managing digital-asset projects.
Earlier roles — Knab, UWV, HCL/Aegon, Atos, SVB, ABN AMRO
UX & product design leadership across banking and public sectors.
Core Competencies
- Policy & Regulation
- Digital Payments & Wallets
- Stakeholder Management
- Product & UX Leadership
- Programme Delivery
- Product Strategy
Education & Certifications
MA Interaction Design — The Open University
BA Interaction Design — HKU
Certifications: EXIN Agile Scrum Foundation; EBA Academy Payments; CCV Behavioral Influence; NIMA Self-Management.
Contact
📍 Hoofddorp, North Holland