Professional Experience
Chief Evangelist, 8vance (AI scale-up)
(2022–present)
8vance delivers AI-driven, skills-based matching technology for organisations such as UWV and a range of large enterprises, aimed at improving employability, internal mobility, and sustainable careers.
Marketing Director, JobLiebe
(2022–present)
Platform for flexible forms of work, with a strong focus on career switchers and alternative career paths.
Advisor, Counsyl
(2021–2024)
Decision-making technology for participation and engagement processes, primarily within government contexts.
Advisor, Dutch House of Representatives – Committee on the Platform Economy
(2019)
Advising on regulation and incentives for platform providers in the platform economy.
Founder, Zwermrijk
(2018)
Initiated bottom-up collaboration between government departments focused on innovation.
Winner, New Organising Award
(2018)
Recognised for the self-organising cooperative of independent professionals as an inspiring organisational model.
Advisor on Mission-Driven Working, Municipality of The Hague
(2015–2018)
Guided the organisational transition towards mission-driven working and organised pilot projects for citizen participation via online platforms.
Member of the Supervisory Board, IRIS CVO
(2015–2018)
Supervision of educational innovation and innovative forms of governance.
Founder, Part-up Cooperative
(2014–2021)
Crowdfunded €1 million for the development of a matching platform and led a company with more than 50 participating freelancers.
Member of the Supervisory Board, LOC Zeggenschap in de Zorg
(2014–2018)
Organised horizontal accountability structures and professionalised client councils in healthcare.
Innovation Advisor, Municipality of Tilburg
(2013)
Set up communities to support bottom-up innovation in the social domain.
Advisor, Inwonercloud, Municipality of Woerden
(2013)
Innovation projects around decentralisation, IT, and participation in the social domain.
Founder, Zetel 151
(2012–2015)
Organised a pilot to continuously project the voice of citizens into parliamentary decision-making.
Advisor, Association of Dutch Municipalities (VNG)
(2012–2014)
Supported municipalities in implementing Centres for Youth and Family.
Advisor, Municipality of Amsterdam – Youth Care Transition
(2011–2012)
Developed a decentralised alternative youth care policy (Jeugdcloud).
Advisor, ActiZ and GGD Netherlands
(2010–2012)
Supported youth healthcare organisations in implementing the Digital Youth Health Record and new online ways of working.
Initiator, Jeugdzorg 2.0
(2010)
Organised dozens of discussion sessions and launched a platform with over 10,000 members.
Speaker at conferences on innovation in healthcare
(2008–present)
Engaged in dialogue with senior executives about developments and challenges in healthcare, including events hosted by Unisys, Seneca, and Pfizer.
Advisor, Innovation Platform (Balkenende Cabinet)
(2008–2009)
Organised stakeholder conferences on healthcare innovation challenges.
Advisor, Knowledge Economy, Municipality of Zoetermeer
(2006–2007)
Set up multiple helix collaborations for the regional labour market.
Partner, Innovation and Organisational Consultancy Alares
(2005–2015)
Advisor and project leader for innovation and transformation programmes involving multiple stakeholders.
Chairperson / Keynote Speaker
(2004–present)
Inspiring and facilitating dialogue on AI, innovation, HR policy, and the future of the labour market across sectors at more than 250 events.
Researcher in Educational Innovation, TU Delft
(2001–2006)
Research and teaching on future skills and tools for students and educators, including the development of learning platforms.
Independent Entrepreneur, Consultant, and Coach
(1999–present)
Initiating, advising, developing, and intervening in participation and change processes for more than 150 clients across sectors.
Member, Youth Council, Municipality of Noordwijk
(1998–2000)
Organised input on socio-economic policy issues.
Education and Training
- TU Delft – MSc in Engineering and Policy Analysis (2006)
- De Baak – Managing People (2007)
- SIOO – Intervening with Passion and Precision (2022)