WHO I AM:
■ I have been in corporate strategy as well as business, sector and economic development for over 15 years.
■ A dual citizen of the Netherlands and the United States, with extensive work experience in Europe and North America.

WHAT I'M DOING:
■ Develop BECON, a global and cross-sector platform for collaboration, networking, explaining and advancing Blockchain methodologies and solutions. The goal is to accelerate the growth of a sustainable ecosystem that drives the application and implementation of Blockchain in all private and public sectors.

WHAT I HAVE DONE:
■ Build out European start-up companies in North America, in both the Internet as well as the high tech (telematics) industries.
■ Develop a nation-wide retail strategy for a large electronics manufacturer in the US.
■ Assist North American companies set up operations in Europe on behalf of the Dutch government.
■ Marketing and commercial strategy for Ireland's oldest and coolest professional football club.
■ Create platforms for innovative technology companies from both sides of the Atlantic to enhance their international marketing strategy - with a focus on Marketing Innovation, Data Analytics, Sports Technology, Innovation in Financial Services, Energy, and sustainable and digital urban development.
■ Co-found companies in the US, UK and Ireland.
■ Organize industry events throughout Europe in the Marketing / Advertising Tech, Sports Analytics, FinTech, Energy, cleantech / Smart City fields.

WHAT ELSE?
■ Sports! Boston Red Sox, Boston Bruins, Feyenoord Rotterdam, Bohemian FC, Royal Antwerp FC, New England Patriots.