EWB designs and builds underground rainwater harvesting and treatment systems as a solution to the negative effects of climate change: heavy rainfall, drought and salinization. With our patented Urban Rain Shell-system we store and purify rainwater with natural, circular and renewable materials. We buffer storm water in underground beds of 'AA Ecoshell Mix' and at the same time purify the runoff water of heavy metals, mineral oils and PAH’s with the innovative mineral mix 'AA Minerals'. As a… Show more EWB designs and builds underground rainwater harvesting and treatment systems as a solution to the negative effects of climate change: heavy rainfall, drought and salinization. With our patented Urban Rain Shell-system we store and purify rainwater with natural, circular and renewable materials. We buffer storm water in underground beds of 'AA Ecoshell Mix' and at the same time purify the runoff water of heavy metals, mineral oils and PAH’s with the innovative mineral mix 'AA Minerals'. As a result, we are able to infiltrate the water in groundwater protection areas and water catchment areas to prevent drought and salinization. Or we can store it in aquifers, where we create a fresh water bubble. With the URS we make rainwater available again for use in all sorts of applications for which currently drinking water is used. For example, sprinkler water for sports fields or greeneries, firefighting water, process water or as play water on squares in residential areas. This way, we save drinking water and make rainwater a source again instead of a sore. Show less

The Pancake Effect is the name of the consultancy company of Ger Pannekoek. Through The Pancake Effect, I contribute to concrete solutions for the worlds' water challenges. I am active as a consultant, project and process manager and risk-taking business developer. The Pancake Effect is about making (unusual) connections, networking and building partnerships. It's about providing an honest and critical advise, while not being afraid to rock the boat or think out of the box. It's about bringing… Show more The Pancake Effect is the name of the consultancy company of Ger Pannekoek. Through The Pancake Effect, I contribute to concrete solutions for the worlds' water challenges. I am active as a consultant, project and process manager and risk-taking business developer. The Pancake Effect is about making (unusual) connections, networking and building partnerships. It's about providing an honest and critical advise, while not being afraid to rock the boat or think out of the box. It's about bringing projects to a good end, with focus on long-term impact, rather than short-term results. Moreover, I use my network and knowledge about the water sector, to help companies to bring their innovative water solutions to the market. Above all, through The Pancake Effect I put loads of energy in everything I do and always try to have fun. Show less

Als geassocieerd partner van Syntraal ben ik een onderdeel van het team Klimaatadaptatie & Warmtetransitie. Voor het team ben ik medeverantwoordelijk voor de activiteiten in Midden en West Nederland. Ik concentreer mij hierin op klimaat-adaptieve maatregelen in de stad en bij de industrie. We doen dit vanuit een praktische insteek, met focus op de techniek en de uitvoeringskant. Syntraal heeft hierin al aangetoond om slimme klimaat-adaptieve oplossingen in de markt te zetten met hun… Show more Als geassocieerd partner van Syntraal ben ik een onderdeel van het team Klimaatadaptatie & Warmtetransitie. Voor het team ben ik medeverantwoordelijk voor de activiteiten in Midden en West Nederland. Ik concentreer mij hierin op klimaat-adaptieve maatregelen in de stad en bij de industrie. We doen dit vanuit een praktische insteek, met focus op de techniek en de uitvoeringskant. Syntraal heeft hierin al aangetoond om slimme klimaat-adaptieve oplossingen in de markt te zetten met hun vennootschapppen in onder anderen @AquaBASE en @Amfius. Naast geassocieerd partner voor Syntraal ben ik ook actief m.b.t. het ontwikkelen en opschalen van diverse water gerelateerde innovaties die door mijn vader zijn ontwikkeld, waarbij hier ook nadrukkelijk de samenwerkingsmogelijkheden met Syntraal worden onderzocht. . Het gaat hier o.a. over Urban Rainshell, een innovatief waterbergings- en –zuiveringssysteem dat dient als oplossing voor wateroverlast én droogte als gevolg van klimaatverandering en wordt vermarkt onder de naam EWB (www.ewb.solutions). Show less

As independent consultant, I supported the Netherlands Water Partnership in the further development of their Finance for Water strategy and activities, with the aim to bridge the gap between water & finance.

Representing WASTE in the Dutch WASH SDG Alliance in Nepal. Programme and partnership development with other Dutch and Nepalese NGO's with focus on the Diamond Approach, building markets in stead of taps or toilets. In other words: building a sustainable system of local governments, households, businesses and financiers.

Responsible for realizing water supply projects in Mozambique and other upcoming markets. Our mission is to improve drinking water purification, water storage and water distribution in developing countries and upcoming markets. With a focus on standardization and modular design, by creating partnerships with local entrepreneurs and by using proven technologies and certified products, the PUREleau® solutions are self build packages, robust, reliable, flexible, low of maintenance, economically… Show more Responsible for realizing water supply projects in Mozambique and other upcoming markets. Our mission is to improve drinking water purification, water storage and water distribution in developing countries and upcoming markets. With a focus on standardization and modular design, by creating partnerships with local entrepreneurs and by using proven technologies and certified products, the PUREleau® solutions are self build packages, robust, reliable, flexible, low of maintenance, economically affordable and applicable for all types of water sources. Show less

Sharing lessons learned Netherlands Water Partnership to Plataforma Moçambicana de Água (PLAMA). This with the aim to build a financially self-sustaining public-private network in the Mozambican water sector. A network that improves cooperation between the public and private sector in Mozambique and at the same time acts as an entry point for international cooperation between the Mozambican water sector and water sectors abroad, amongst others the Dutch Water Sector.

On behalf of WASTE, I advised the Frysian Urban Sanitation Program (FUSP) on issues related to sustainability, private sector development and innovative financing in sanitation in the Mozambican municipalities of Chimoio, Gondola, Manica and Beira.I advised FUSP in the implementation of the Diamond Approach, focusing on buidling markets in stead of toilets. In other words: building a sustainable system of local governments, households, businesses and financiers. FUSP is a… Show more On behalf of WASTE, I advised the Frysian Urban Sanitation Program (FUSP) on issues related to sustainability, private sector development and innovative financing in sanitation in the Mozambican municipalities of Chimoio, Gondola, Manica and Beira.I advised FUSP in the implementation of the Diamond Approach, focusing on buidling markets in stead of toilets. In other words: building a sustainable system of local governments, households, businesses and financiers. FUSP is a program of the Province of Friesland, the Water Authority for Friesland (Wetterskip Fryslân), the water supply company Vitens and the Frisian local authorities. The program is co-financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands. Show less

On behalf of WASTE I act as project manager of the UNICEF-WASTE partnership that aims to improved sanitation services that are offered in Ulónguè, Homoine, Morrumbene and Jangamo towns, through a system of local stakeholders (local governments, private sector, households and financiers) that provide sustainable sanitation products and services, and an approach that is replicable at a larger scale in Mozambique.In this partnership WASTE is responsible for the:- Development a… Show more On behalf of WASTE I act as project manager of the UNICEF-WASTE partnership that aims to improved sanitation services that are offered in Ulónguè, Homoine, Morrumbene and Jangamo towns, through a system of local stakeholders (local governments, private sector, households and financiers) that provide sustainable sanitation products and services, and an approach that is replicable at a larger scale in Mozambique.In this partnership WASTE is responsible for the:- Development a local support structure to assist entrepreneurs starting, sustaining and scaling their sanitation business;- Development and implementation of alternative financing mechanisms for households and entrepreneurs;- Training of AIAS (national responsible institute for urban sanitation) and local governments in implementing the Diamond Approach to facilitate the expansion and scaling up of sanitation services in the towns and surrounding areas. Show less

Responsible for management existing partnerships Akvo.org in Mozambique and development of new partnerships. Akvo is a not-for-profit foundation that creates open source, internet and mobile software and sensors. We work with people improving infrastructure and services, for disadvantaged populations.

The Borrel of the Pyramid introduces young professionals to the world of entrepreneurial development. Two billion people in the world survive on 2 Dollars per day or less, the so-called Base of the Pyramid, and we have noticed an increasing number of young people that are appalled by this situation. People that are determined to contribute to the eradication of poverty and the improvement of livelihoods at the Base of the Pyramid. We believe that structural improvement can be… Show more The Borrel of the Pyramid introduces young professionals to the world of entrepreneurial development. Two billion people in the world survive on 2 Dollars per day or less, the so-called Base of the Pyramid, and we have noticed an increasing number of young people that are appalled by this situation. People that are determined to contribute to the eradication of poverty and the improvement of livelihoods at the Base of the Pyramid. We believe that structural improvement can be established by focusing on entrepreneurial development. By viewing people in Southern countries not as victims, but as value-conscious consumers. Consumers that have their own demands for high-quality products and services. This creates a market that challenges entrepreneurs and companies to be creative and innovative. To come up with products and services that fit local conditions and that are still affordable for local consumers.The Borrel of the Pyramid focuses on bringing together the unbound potentiality of young professionals from different sectors and countries, and challenges them to contribute to improve the situation at the Base of the Pyramid. Hereby our focus is not only on the people that are active within the development sector, but especially on so-called unusual suspects from the private sector. We do this by offering a platform on which young professionals, with a heart for entrepreneurial development, can connect with each other and meet likeminded spirits. We also inspire them by introducing real-life cases in which they are challenged to find a creative and innovative solution to an existing problem. Show less

Connecting sanitation demand in low income markets (BoP) to technology, knowledge, expertise of innovative private sector organisations. Developing new innovative business models for sanitation, with a strong emphasis on value chain development and the reuse of Pee and Poo for food and energy.

Co-founder of the Nutrient Platform as part of my work at the Netherlands Water Partnership. The Nutrient Platform aims to create the conditions for the required transition towards more sustainable nutrient management. I was the secretary of this platform that functions as a cross-sectoral public-private network of Dutch organizations that share a common concern for the global impact of phosphorus depletion and the way society is dealing with nutrients in general. As such, I worked on… Show more Co-founder of the Nutrient Platform as part of my work at the Netherlands Water Partnership. The Nutrient Platform aims to create the conditions for the required transition towards more sustainable nutrient management. I was the secretary of this platform that functions as a cross-sectoral public-private network of Dutch organizations that share a common concern for the global impact of phosphorus depletion and the way society is dealing with nutrients in general. As such, I worked on cooperation between frontrunners from water, energy, agriculture, food-processing, chemical industry, etc. Together with the Dutch government, the Nutrient Platform, takes up the responsibility to facilitate over 30 organizations throughout the value chain in closing the phosphorus cycle. Show less

The Netherlands Water Partnership (NWP) is a comprehensive network that unites Dutch water expertise. The partnership, consisting of members from private companies, government, knowledge institutes and NGOs, acts as a centre of information on water expertise, policy developments and market opportunities. But NWP is more than an information source, the organisation also initiates, coordinates and executes projects for its members, such as trade missions, exhibitions and conferences. By… Show more The Netherlands Water Partnership (NWP) is a comprehensive network that unites Dutch water expertise. The partnership, consisting of members from private companies, government, knowledge institutes and NGOs, acts as a centre of information on water expertise, policy developments and market opportunities. But NWP is more than an information source, the organisation also initiates, coordinates and executes projects for its members, such as trade missions, exhibitions and conferences. By putting our heads together, we can achieve more in solving global water related challenges. A united voice is stronger than 200 voices. Moreover, by entering markets in clusters, offering expertise as a one-stop-shop, Dutch companies increase their world market share considerably. In the Netherlands as well as abroad, the NWP is the gateway to all you need to know about the Dutch Water Sector and its solutions to global water related challenges.At NWP I have been managing various country platforms: South Africa, Mozambique, Egypt, Poland, Turkey & Suriname. Besides this I was part of the WASH-secretary and the Watertechnology Innovation-team, with a strong focus on BoP issues in water and sanitation. Show less

Together with Hilgo Gabriëls I've set up a new company in innovative water treatment systems: BlueBridging Water Solutions

Responsible for development and execution of new marketing and website concepts.

Strategic support and marketing activities

Client: Stichting Thuishuis, Dutch franchise organisation for entrepreneurs in childcare services.Responsible for research proposal and execution of market research. Responsible for writing advisory report and communicating advise to client.

Dutch consultancy firm for strategic sustainability and energy & climate issues. Graduated as participant of 4th edition of the University's talent program.Development of new service concept and research on the commercial value of this new service concept