My Job
I help organisations future-proof their business by embedding Europe into their strategy and decision-making. In an increasingly complex regulatory and political environment, companies need a clear understanding of how EU developments affect their long-term success.
I advise clients on defining and implementing effective EU strategies, aligning governance structures, and building the organisational capabilities needed to engage successfully with the European Union.
My Experience
With more than 20 years of experience in European public affairs, I advise organisations on navigating the EU policy landscape, developing strategic positioning and strengthening governance structures. In addition to my public affairs expertise, I completed the Supervisory Board Programme at Nyenrode Business University, further deepening my interest in governance and organisational transformation.
I have over 17 years of experience in European public affairs and related organisational management and advise clients on defining and implementing EU strategies and corporate governance structures.
In 2022, I completed the supervisory board programme at Nyenrode Business University with a thesis on “How supervisory boards can facilitate the transition to a new sustainable economic business model.”
My Specialisms
My Proudest Achievements
Building and growing a successful European public affairs consultancy with a talented international team of professionals remains my proudest achievement. While I am passionate about helping clients achieve their ambitions, I derive equal satisfaction from supporting colleagues in their professional growth and creating an environment where people can thrive.
My Education
- Supervisory board programme – Nyenrode Business University
- Master Public Administration – Leiden University
- Bachelor European Studies – The Hague University of Applied Sciences
My Languages
Dutch, English, French & German.
My Interests outside work
I am a proud mother of two sons and a daughter. Outside work, I enjoy creating beautiful spaces and have a particular passion for floral design. I founded BrusselsBloom, a silk floral concept that brings together creativity, aesthetics and entrepreneurship. It allows me to express a completely different side of myself from my work in European public affairs and governance.
My Favourite Brussels anecdote
One of the first lessons Brussels taught me is that policymaking rarely follows a straight line. Early in my career, I spent weeks preparing for what I thought would be a decisive meeting, only to discover that the real discussion had already taken place informally over coffee between a handful of stakeholders. It was a valuable reminder that influence is not only about institutions and procedures, it is about relationships, trust and understanding how people work together. More than twenty years later, that lesson still guides me.