Coen van der Poll

Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Coen van der Poll is Co-Founder and CEO of CultureSuite, a passionate group of culture lovers dedicated to making digital technology future-proof and accessible for the cultural sector. He founded Peppered in 2000, specialising in arts and culture websites driven by his technical expertise in integrating websites with ticketing and event management platforms.

After meeting David Johnstone at the Ticketing Professionals Conference in 2019, they recognised an opportunity to challenge the industry’s expensive website rebuild cycles. In 2023, Coen partnered with David to merge Peppered with After Digital, forming CultureSuite. Today, CultureSuite serves over 120 cultural organisations worldwide, from Rotterdam to Honolulu, redefining how venues manage their digital presence through automation, personalisation and seamless ticketing integration.

With over two decades of experience working with venues across Europe and beyond, Coen brings a unique perspective on the structural challenges facing cultural organisations and advocates for community-driven solutions that prioritise long-term sustainability over short-term fixes.