Steenwijk, Overijssel, Netherlands
From agricultural roots to hemp innovation—I help businesses unlock the commercial potential of industrial hemp through strategic partnerships and creative problem-solving. As a freelance Business Developer and Project Manager, I bridge the gap between hemp's sustainable promise and its market reality. Whether you're a startup exploring hemp applications or an established company scaling production, I bring deep value chain knowledge—from field to final product—and a network that turns opportunities into results. What I Do: 🌱 Hemp Business Development – Building business cases, developing strategies, and solving challenges to turn hemp concepts into viable businesses 🤝 Strategic Partnerships – Connecting opportunities across the value chain, from cultivation to consumer products 📈 Go-to-Market Strategy – Creating roadmaps for plant-based innovations that make commercial sense 🛠️ Concept Development – Transforming hemp's technical possibilities into profitable business models Background: MSc Business Administration (University of Amsterdam, 2025) with thesis research on knowledge transfer in agricultural SMEs | BSc Commerce (Utrecht UAS, 2021) My Approach: I don't just understand hemp's technical possibilities—I understand how to make them commercially successful. Through creative thinking and strategic networking, I help companies navigate the complex hemp landscape and capture real business value. My passion? Using plant-based products to create a more sustainable world, from agricultural applications to consumer goods. Let's connect if you're: 🌱Building a hemp-based business and need strategic guidance 🛠️ Developing plant-based products and looking for market entry support 🤝Seeking a partner who combines agricultural knowledge with commercial acumen
CleanHemp remediates PFAS-contaminated soil through hemp cultivation, closing the full chain: from soil cleaning to certified raw materials. This turns an environmental liability into a circular resource stream. Farmers keep their land productive, polluters and governments gain a workable solution.
About Me 🌱 I grew up in the agricultural sector and discovered my true passion in contributing to a sustainable environment. As a freelance Project Manager and Business Developer, I bring a wealth of experience in business development, project management, and sustainable agriculture to support companies in achieving their growth and innovation goals. 🌟 Expertise in the Hemp Sector 🌾 With extensive knowledge of the industrial hemp value chain—from cultivation and harvest to processing and diverse applications—I am deeply committed to advancing the growth and adoption of hemp as a sustainable resource. I work with a range of businesses, from ambitious start-ups to seasoned companies, always striving for sustainable growth and meaningful impact. 📈 Supporting Market Growth 🌍 I am passionate about helping companies market their products, especially those aligned with agriculture, hemp, or broader sustainability goals. My experience includes crafting marketing plans and driving market introduction strategies for innovative, sustainable products. Let’s discuss opportunities for partnerships and collaboration to bring impactful solutions to market. 💼 Key Strengths 🤝 Business Development & Strategy: Identifying growth opportunities, forging strategic partnerships, and leading market expansion in the agriculture and hemp sectors. 🛠️ Project & Operations Management: Proven expertise in optimizing production processes, managing planning, and coordinating cross-functional teams for impactful results. 📊 Marketing: Developing advanced skills in crafting and executing comprehensive marketing strategies, enhancing businesses' ability to reach their target audience, foster innovation, and achieve sustainable growth. 🌿 Sustainable Agriculture & Innovation: Committed to sustainable practices and innovative solutions that benefit both the environment and businesses.
CANN: Innovative Harvesting Solutions for Industrial Hemp At CANN, we specialize in providing advanced harvesting solutions and expert guidance to the industrial hemp market. 🌿 We proudly manufacture the DoubleCut harvester, built on John Deere combines. This cutting-edge technology enables the simultaneous harvest and separation of grain, leaves, and stems in a single pass, optimizing efficiency for hemp producers worldwide. 💼 My Role and Contributions As part of the CANN team, I focused on promoting our brand and machinery within the international hemp market, fostering relationships with customers and dealers, and creating opportunities for growth. 🌟 Key Achievements 🤝 Representation and Networking: Represented CANN at industry events, demonstrations, and trade shows, connecting with potential clients and strengthening our international presence. 📱 Social Media Impact: Developed engaging content for our LinkedIn page, increasing visibility and awareness of CANN's innovative solutions. 🚜 Demo Tours: Organized and executed demonstration tours across Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands in partnership with other companies. The 2023 tour visited six locations in two countries, attracting global interest and media attention, including coverage on national TV, regional stations, newspapers, and agricultural magazines. 🎤 Ministerial Engagement: Arranged a unique opportunity for the Dutch Minister of Agriculture to experience hemp harvesting firsthand, showcasing the DoubleCut's capabilities in a dynamic and scenic setting with 4-meter-high crops harvested at speeds of 12 km/h. 💡 Creative Problem-Solving: Applied creativity and resourcefulness to identify and seize opportunities, enhancing CANN's reach and reputation in the hemp sector. 🌍 The Vision With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, CANN continues to lead in hemp harvesting technology, empowering farmers with efficient, high-performance solutions.
HempFlax: Advancing Sustainable Hemp Solutions HempFlax is a leading cultivator and processor of industrial hemp, with operations in the Netherlands, Germany, and Romania. The company supplies sustainable materials for industries such as automotive, construction, and textiles. During my six years with HempFlax, I contributed to its growth and visibility, building customer relationships and fostering a broader appreciation for industrial hemp in the Netherlands. I gained extensive knowledge of fiber hemp, from cultivation to applications, both within the company and through international collaborations. 🌟 Key Contributions 🤝 Facilitated High-Profile Visits: Organized the visit of Dutch Agriculture Minister Piet Adema in 2023, showcasing the hemp value chain and fostering dialogue among biobased industry stakeholders. 📢 Advocated for Sector Growth: Influenced policy discussions to raise awareness of hemp’s potential, strengthening its position in agricultural eco-schemes. 🎤 Enabled High-Level Engagement: Arranged for the CEO to meet directly with Dutch ministers (Agriculture, Housing, Infrastructure) to advocate for HempFlax and the biobased sector. 🌾 Built Strategic Partnerships: Secured collaborations with contractors, enabling local cultivation and processing in Oude Pekela. Partnered with Kingspan to create sustainable hemp insulation for the region. 👩🌾 Engaged Farmers: Led educational sessions to increase interest in hemp cultivation, contributing to rapid acreage expansion. 🏆 Achieved Industry Recognition: Represented HempFlax with a winning pitch for the WeGrow Award and was personally nominated for the ABN Amro Sustainable 50, recognizing my contributions to the biobased sector. These contributions helped reinforce HempFlax’s leadership in sustainable solutions and demonstrated the value of hemp across various industries.