Freelancer profile translated to English.

Description

After studying Economics, I started as a specialist in international financial markets, then became a social entrepreneur in the non-profit sector, and am now a director in the landscape.

I mobilize people, teams, and organizations by developing a supported vision and connecting interests – both internally and externally. I have a preference for innovation, agility, and breaking established patterns. I work from the strengths and opportunities of an organization and financial discipline towards strategic goals.

A business manager who takes on directorial responsibility, with a strong affinity for fauna management and ecology. I focus on leadership roles within nature and landscape management. Achieving our goals together is the most rewarding aspect.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

Dutch
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Haarlem (up to 50km)

Stichting WIJ.LAND
Chairman
ENVIRONMENTAL
September 2025 - Today (9 months)
Abcoude, Netherlands
Chairman of an organization focused on agriculture, transition, nature restoration, and future-proof business operations. Responsible for directorial course and governance. Connection between board, management, financiers, and partners. Oversight of strategy, organizational development, and financial policy. Organization: approx. 25 employees, €2.5 million turnover.
Governance Organizational Development Stakeholder Management Strategy Team Management
De Kleine Vos en de Keizersmantel
Entrepreneur
ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN PLANNING
January 2022 - Today (4 years and 5 months)
Zandvoort, Netherlands
Ecological design firm focused on the design and construction of natural gardens and public spaces. Application of ecological principles in design and management. Skills: ecological design · biodiversity · plant knowledge · soil science · tools and machinery · construction · creative and design skills · entrepreneurship
Crowdfunding platform Play It Forward (Pifworld.com)
Entrepreneur
January 2010 - January 2018 (8 years)
Crowdfunding and participation platform for social initiatives. Founder and ultimately responsible entrepreneur. Successful private equity financing of > €1 million. Facilitated €17 million in donations, 8 FTE. Network of > 4,000 social organizations and > 1,000 companies and foundations.
Development and execution of strategy and scalable business model. Building and maintaining long-term relationships with social organizations, companies, and foundations. Assessment and selection of initiatives based on impact, organizational strength, and financial feasibility. Financial planning, reporting, and governance. International project visits (including Ethiopia and Kenya).
Skills: Entrepreneurship, Financing, Business Development, Business Management, Human Resource Management, Platform Development (Agile, Lean, Scale-up), Financial Control, Non-Profit Management, Fundraising (Individual, Corporate, Institutional).