I work in a management position at Avans Hogeschool in an academy with courses in the technology and ICT domain. As a board member of Brainport Digital Factory, I want to contribute to a network in which we can learn from each other and we can let students (the new generation of professionals) collaborate with the professional field.

I am director of Brainport Development an independent organization that develops & realizes regional economic strategy, projects and promotes Brainport Eindhoven at home and abroad. As a board member of BDF I want to contribute to the development of the network of companies and ensure a lasting positive cooperation for now and in the future.

As an entrepreneur, I design and develop unique learning experiences for the continuous development and growth of the professional...As a board member of BDF, I initiate activities and connect organizations (companies, educational institutions, governments) in finding solutions to their innovation challenges. Translating ideas into real-world applications with support from emerging (digital) technologies. My role is mainly focused on loading and guiding the open innovation ecosystem with activities both internal and external that add value to every stakeholder.