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Where Strategy Meets Soul — My Path in Sustainability

With over 20 years of international experience in sustainability, leadership development, and organizational transformation, I’ve supported changemakers across sectors to turn vision into action. From founding The Natural Step Netherlands to co-creating FutureFit Collab, my work bridges strategic frameworks with inner leadership — helping individuals and organizations grow the clarity, courage, and capacity to create lasting impact.

I believe real change starts from within — and becomes unstoppable when aligned with purpose, people, and systems.

FutureFit Collab

Co-founder – Executive

2024 – Still

FutureFit Collab was born from a simple belief: real, lasting change happens when people grow together.
Today, it’s a global online community of sustainability changemakers and experts, committed to leading with authenticity, courage, and purpose.

Through training programs, coaching, in-company initiatives, and knowledge-sharing across Europe and Southeast Asia, we help individuals and organizations build the skills and connections needed for a sustainable future.

I design and lead many of these initiatives and proudly launched FutureFit Collab Philippines, expanding our mission into a vibrant new region. I also build partnerships with service providers and networks in Japan, the Philippines, the UK, Canada, and Sweden, strengthening our global reach and impact.

The Natural Step Netherlands

Co-founder – Executive Director

2010 – 2024

When I introduced the Framework for Strategic Sustainable Development (FSSD) to the Netherlands, my goal was to help organizations move beyond isolated efforts and embed sustainability at the heart of their strategy and culture. Over the years, I supported hundreds of organizations — from housing associations to multinational corporations — to take bold, systemic steps toward a sustainable future.

I had the privilege of delivering keynote presentations around the world, creating an e-learning platform that reached over 3,000 participants, and training thousands of professionals across Europe and Asia. Working closely with C-suite leaders, I coached and challenged them to lead with authenticity and resilience. Through building communities of practice, I helped turn sustainability from a project into a living part of organizational culture — creating impact that lasts.

International Center for Sustainable Excellence

Co-founder – Director

2008 – 2010

At the International Center for Sustainable Excellence (ICSE), I helped turn vision into reality. I led the development of a 4,500 m² innovation hub in the former Philips Lichttoren in Eindhoven, designed to unite businesses, governments, and knowledge institutes around one shared goal: accelerating the transition to a sustainable economy.

My work focused on building strategic partnerships and launching initiatives that brought sustainability principles into real-world practice. Through major congresses, workshops, and events, we attracted over 40,000 professionals in the first year, growing participation by 60% and establishing ICSE as a vibrant center for sustainable innovation.

At the core was a simple idea: connect people across sectors, create momentum, and build communities of practice capable of driving real, lasting change.

Sustainable Enterprise Foundation

Founder – Executive

2006 – 2011

When I founded the Sustainable Enterprise Foundation (SEF), I set out with a clear mission: to show that sustainable development isn’t just a responsibility — it’s a powerful market opportunity. We needed practical tools to bridge ideals and action, so I led the creation of the Sustainable Database, an innovative resource that helped procurement officers and industries make smarter, sustainability-aligned choices by rating products on their environmental and social impact.

At SEF, we connected scientific principles with globally recognized systems like ISO26000, The Natural Step, Cradle to Cradle, and LCA/LCC. This integration gave companies a strong, credible foundation to embed sustainability into their core business strategies — not just minimizing harm, but actively creating positive value.

My focus was always clear: drive sustainable procurement, strengthen strategic planning, and engage stakeholders in building a future where doing good and doing business could truly go hand in hand.

Clients and Collaborations

Below is a selection of clients I’ve supported in areas such as strategic sustainability, leadership development, organizational transformation, and embedding sustainable practices into core operations. This is only a sample of the partnerships I’ve been part of.

If you’d like to learn more about specific projects or explore how I can support your organization, feel free to book a call — I’d be happy to share more.

Corporates

  • Philips Electronics (NL)
  • Vekoma Roller Coasters (NL)
  • Interface (EMEA)
  • Bcon Japan (JP)
  • Begg X Co (UK)
  • Efteling Theme Park (NL)

Government

  • City of Eindhoven (NL)
  • City of Dublin (IRL)
  • City of Amersfoort (NL)
  • Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs
  • Dutch Ministry of Agriculture
  • Province of Utrecht (NL)

Education – Research

  • Technical University Eindhoven (NL)
  • Fontys University of Applied Sciences (NL)
  • Design Academy Eindhoven (NL)
  • Blekinge Institute of Technology (S)
  • University of Graz (A)
  • Copenhagen Business School (DK)

NGO’s & Other

  • ACG Human Capital Solutions (PH)
  • Vinyl Plus Network of Companies (EU)
  • Dutch Olympic Committee (NOC-NSF) (NL)
  • Aedes Ass. of Housing Corporations (NL)
  • UNEP (United Nations) (KEN)
  • Zimela Foundation (SA) 

Social Housing

  • Woonbedrijf Eindhoven (NL)
  • Ymere Amsterdam (NL)
  • Wonion Ulft (NL)
  • Woonbron Rotterdam (NL)
  • Haag Wonen The Hague (NL)
  • TBV Wonen Tilburg (NL)

Building & Design

  • BAM Builders (NL)
  • Van Wijnen Builders (NL)
  • Living Building Challenge (US)
  • Heezen Demolition (NL)
  • KAW Architects (NL)
  • Team Impuls (NL)