Tineke van der Veen

Chief Executive Officer

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

About

With over 20 years of experience in the Aerospace industry, I have had the privilege of leading high-impact teams, driving innovation and navigating the area where cutting-edge technology meets human potential. What truly excites me is the dynamic relationship between people and technology. How do we shape it and how it shapes us? My career has been defined by a commitment to unlock the best in both systems and individuals. Innovation thrives in curious minds, not comfort zones. That is why I love mentoring and inspiring the next generation of engineers, leaders and entrepreneurs. Through active involvement in STEM initiatives, I help to open doors to a future where possibilities are as vast as space itself. I believe in doing work that lifts others up and reaches beyond what is expected. I am proud to be part of the Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR) , where innovation, collaboration and forward-thinking solutions are at the core of everything we do. “The sky is not the limit. Your mind is.”

Experience

  • CEO at Nederlands Lucht- en Ruimtevaartcentrum
    Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Managing Director and Founder at Blue DragonFly Consultancy
    Feb 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 5 mos

    Improving a company’s performance by using people’s strength, that is what is key for Blue DragonFly Consultancy. Focus areas are: - Innovation - Crisis Management - Government Affairs - Sustainability both via technology as well as ensuring a sustainable company via development of its employees “It is your time to change the future and to challenge the status quo”

  • Member of Advisory Board - Aerospace Engineering at Delft University of Technology
    Nov 2017 - Jun 2024 · 6 yrs 8 mos

  • Member Board Of Directors at American Chamber of Commerce in the Netherlands (AmCham)
    Mar 2018 - May 2020 · 2 yrs 3 mos

  • Managing Director - Boeing Benelux & Nordics at Boeing
    Apr 2017 - Jan 2020 · 2 yrs 10 mos

    Responsible for coordinating all business activities across the region. This includes support of sales campaigns, partnerships with industry and customers, coordination of community projects and direct contact with government.