Arnhem, Gelderland, Netherlands
I am a self-starting, analytical, goal-oriented strategic adviser and manager. I am an optimist: I think in opportunities instead of problems. I enjoy identifying opportunities and building coalitions of the willing to deliver results. I like working in an international environment. My fields of interest/expertise are: Industry policy, energy policy Policy-making at governments & international organisations; (Economic) diplomacy; International business development; Russia.
Managing relations with Dutch government, parliament and other external stakeholders in The Netherlands. External representation. Political/policy analysis and advice. Advocacy.
-Coordinator at the Ministry of Economic Affairs' Commissariat Military Production. Responsible for a.o. promoting industrial cooperation plans of Dutch defense companies with the world's largest OEMs to deliver the best solutions for large Dutch military programs (acquisition of the F35, replacement of the Walruss-class submarines). Managing and fostering the ministry's relations with domestic and foreign industries. Government Advisor on parliamentary affairs relative to the above.
-Coordinator transition path "high temperature heat": a roadmap/action plan for the energy transition of the energy intensive industries towards a low carbon future. -Oil market analyst
-Natural gas policy, coordinator "Gas building" (government shareholding GasTerra), -Security of supply of natural gas; crisis coordinator gas; developing risk analysis and emergency plans; EU-Russia gas relations; NL delegate EU Gas Coordination Group -Development of policy to promote Dutch oil refineries' competitiveness, EU Refining Forum
Economic diplomat, energy analyst. Strengthening/maintaining relations with a variety of Russian governmental/non-governmental organisations. Promoting Dutch economic interests and facilitating Dutch companies in doing their business in Russia.