At January 1, 2015, I have been appointed as executive director of CoMensha, the Dutch National Coordination Center against Human Trafficking. CoMensha is a Dutch NGO, established in 1986, committed to a better life for victims of human trafficking. CoMensha focuses on three core tasks: registration, the coordination of the care and giving information and advice in relation to human trafficking. The registration is commissioned by the Ministry of Security and Justice and we do that by… Show more At January 1, 2015, I have been appointed as executive director of CoMensha, the Dutch National Coordination Center against Human Trafficking. CoMensha is a Dutch NGO, established in 1986, committed to a better life for victims of human trafficking. CoMensha focuses on three core tasks: registration, the coordination of the care and giving information and advice in relation to human trafficking. The registration is commissioned by the Ministry of Security and Justice and we do that by reporting anonymously about the victims. CoMensha ensures also that the victims receive shelter, care and assistance. A safe environment is a prerequisite to be able to help them. So they can build a stable and new future. To support this CoMensha has build a national network of regional coordinators Human Trafficking. CoMensha gives actively advice and information about human trafficking policy, on a solicited and unsolicited base, to governmental organizations and other chain partners and supports them with relevant data, trends and developments. CoMensha also organizes public awareness campaigns. CoMensha works in close cooperation with the Ministry of Security and Justice, with investigative agencies, social workers, care institutions, governments and many other (national and international) partners. Show less

Expert opinion leader in 'inter country adoption' and 'children's rights'. Also addressing 'personal leadership'.

This foundation offers sustainable assistance to the victims of the earthquake in Haiti.

Executive director of Wereldkinderen (the association and the foundation) from 2003 till the end of 2009. Wereldkinderen is an independent Dutch NGO that focuses on providing assistance to children in need in developing countries through local programs (strengthening families and foster care) and intercountry adoption. During 2003-2010 Wereldkinderen had about 7.000 members, 5.500 donors, 350 volunteers and 60-80 employees (in the Netherlands and overseas). At that time Wereldkinderen was… Show more Executive director of Wereldkinderen (the association and the foundation) from 2003 till the end of 2009. Wereldkinderen is an independent Dutch NGO that focuses on providing assistance to children in need in developing countries through local programs (strengthening families and foster care) and intercountry adoption. During 2003-2010 Wereldkinderen had about 7.000 members, 5.500 donors, 350 volunteers and 60-80 employees (in the Netherlands and overseas). At that time Wereldkinderen was working in approximately 20 developing countries. #whistleblower in 2009: see attached docu of NetwerkI resigned at the end of 2009 because I could not reconcile myself anymore with inter country adoption, the system and practices behind the scenes of inter country adoption (at the international and national level). Show less

As a member of the management team responsible for the strategic and tactical policy of Nyenrode Business University.As director of the department Executive Programs (EMDC) responsible for the management of about 45 professionals (program directors, program managers and program assistants), the development of management development programs (in close co-operation with the staff of the faculty), the commercialization and the execution of management development programs (open and… Show more As a member of the management team responsible for the strategic and tactical policy of Nyenrode Business University.As director of the department Executive Programs (EMDC) responsible for the management of about 45 professionals (program directors, program managers and program assistants), the development of management development programs (in close co-operation with the staff of the faculty), the commercialization and the execution of management development programs (open and in-company, national and international). Reporting directly to the Executive Board. Show less

Management consultant in the field of organisational change, organisational improvement and quality improvement.Development, organisation, commercialization and execution of management development programs, management education programs and seminars. Initialising the foundation of a Business Education Centre in Indonesia; this project was terminated at the end of 1997 due to the deteriorating economic and political situation in Indonesia.

Owner from 1984 - 2001 / Director from 1984 - 1992. LAVECOM Automation focused on ICT solutions in the agri- and food industry. About 25 employees. I transferred the management in 1992, but remained a primary shareholder till 2001 when we sold the company to a large ICT company.