Bert Van Essen is a Director and Owner at xpat.nl. He possess expertise in publishing, magazines, publications, books, marketing communications and 16 more skills. Colleagues describe him as "Through the years I've known Bert, I have found him always to be a trustworthy and pleasant counterpart, open to new ideas and realistic in assessing their feasibility. Writing for his company and his Journal is a pleasure, since the result is given attention to both in design and distribution. Hopefully our co-operation will continue!" and "I have had the immense pleasure of working with Bert for many years. First as Project Manager of the Feel at Home in The Hague International Community Fair for two years, where Xpat Media has always been present, and more recently as one of his contributors to the Xpat Journal. What has impressed me most about him is his professional integrity and dedication to his trade. Attributes which he uses to ensure that the quality of his information, and products for the expatriate and international community of The Netherlands are of the highest standard. His ability to view things from an outsider's perspective means that he is able to consistently provide information and services which are beneficial as well as relevant to internationals coming to work and live in the Netherlands."