Arjen Droog
Directeur at Regio Foodvalley- Claim this Profile
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English Full professional proficiency
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Dutch Native or bilingual proficiency
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German Limited working proficiency
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Frisian Native or bilingual proficiency
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Swedish Limited working proficiency
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Bio
Ernest Choi
I have had the joy and satisfaction of working successfully with Arjen during our MBA studies. Arjen works collaboratively with his colleagues and have found him to be the quintessential professional, listening to others opinions with interest, offering suggestions based upon sound pedagogy, and demonstrating a sincere willingness to try new strategies.
Ivanka Menken
When you need somebody with a sharp analytical mind, combined with the highest level of eloquence - Arjen is your man! Not afraid to speak his mind and give a solidly researched and well-informed opinion on the task at hand, Arjen would be a great asset to any company that hires him. I make an effort to meet him in person each time I travel to Europe as he inspires me to be better and to try harder!
Ernest Choi
I have had the joy and satisfaction of working successfully with Arjen during our MBA studies. Arjen works collaboratively with his colleagues and have found him to be the quintessential professional, listening to others opinions with interest, offering suggestions based upon sound pedagogy, and demonstrating a sincere willingness to try new strategies.
Ivanka Menken
When you need somebody with a sharp analytical mind, combined with the highest level of eloquence - Arjen is your man! Not afraid to speak his mind and give a solidly researched and well-informed opinion on the task at hand, Arjen would be a great asset to any company that hires him. I make an effort to meet him in person each time I travel to Europe as he inspires me to be better and to try harder!
Ernest Choi
I have had the joy and satisfaction of working successfully with Arjen during our MBA studies. Arjen works collaboratively with his colleagues and have found him to be the quintessential professional, listening to others opinions with interest, offering suggestions based upon sound pedagogy, and demonstrating a sincere willingness to try new strategies.
Ivanka Menken
When you need somebody with a sharp analytical mind, combined with the highest level of eloquence - Arjen is your man! Not afraid to speak his mind and give a solidly researched and well-informed opinion on the task at hand, Arjen would be a great asset to any company that hires him. I make an effort to meet him in person each time I travel to Europe as he inspires me to be better and to try harder!
Ernest Choi
I have had the joy and satisfaction of working successfully with Arjen during our MBA studies. Arjen works collaboratively with his colleagues and have found him to be the quintessential professional, listening to others opinions with interest, offering suggestions based upon sound pedagogy, and demonstrating a sincere willingness to try new strategies.
Ivanka Menken
When you need somebody with a sharp analytical mind, combined with the highest level of eloquence - Arjen is your man! Not afraid to speak his mind and give a solidly researched and well-informed opinion on the task at hand, Arjen would be a great asset to any company that hires him. I make an effort to meet him in person each time I travel to Europe as he inspires me to be better and to try harder!
Credentials
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Organizational Change
TIAS School for Business and SocietyNov, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
TOEFL
ETS GlobalFeb, 2010- Nov, 2024 -
ISO/IEC 20000
EXINMay, 2007- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Serious Gaming Leader
GamingWorksApr, 2005- Nov, 2024 -
Prince2
APM GroupJan, 2001- Nov, 2024 -
Managers Certificate in Service Management
EXINJun, 2000- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Regio Foodvalley
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Netherlands
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Government Relations Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Directeur
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Jan 2016 - Present
Director to both the Economic Board Regio Foodvalley and the regional cooperation between aight municipalities on the broad topics of economy (food, protein transition, agriculture and human capital) and space (including mobility, living/housing and energy transition). The Regio Foodvalley organization supports the triple helix cooperation in the region, based on the ambitious strategic agenda drafted by entrepreneurs, educational institutions and local and provincial governments. Director to both the Economic Board Regio Foodvalley and the regional cooperation between aight municipalities on the broad topics of economy (food, protein transition, agriculture and human capital) and space (including mobility, living/housing and energy transition). The Regio Foodvalley organization supports the triple helix cooperation in the region, based on the ambitious strategic agenda drafted by entrepreneurs, educational institutions and local and provincial governments.
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Johannes Fontanus College
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Netherlands
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Primary and Secondary Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Voorzitter Raad van Toezicht
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Jun 2020 - Present
Lid van de Raad van Toezicht sinds juni 2020, voorzitter per juli 2022. Lid van de Raad van Toezicht sinds juni 2020, voorzitter per juli 2022.
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Scouting Lunteren
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Netherlands
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Civic and Social Organizations
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Voorzitter
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Dec 2014 - Present
Chair of the local Scouting group. Chair of the local Scouting group.
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Solidez Welzijn
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Netherlands
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lid Raad van Toezicht
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Mar 2016 - Feb 2023
Member of the Supervisory Board of Solidez, the organisation for Social Work in the municipalities of Wageningen and Renkum. Member of the Supervisory Board of Solidez, the organisation for Social Work in the municipalities of Wageningen and Renkum.
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Regio De Vallei
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Secretaris-Directeur
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Feb 2017 - Jan 2022
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Speaker and Author
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2000 - Jun 2020
Speaker and author on trends in Strategy and Service at a large array of conferences and magazines. Speaker and author on trends in Strategy and Service at a large array of conferences and magazines.
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ChristenUnie
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Netherlands
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Political Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Candidate European Parlement
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Jan 2019 - Jun 2019
Candidate for the European Parlement in the European elections in May 2019. (#4 for the ChristenUnie, which is #6 on the joint election list with SGP). Co-author of the election program of ChristenUnie-SGP for the European elections in 2019. Candidate for the European Parlement in the European elections in May 2019. (#4 for the ChristenUnie, which is #6 on the joint election list with SGP). Co-author of the election program of ChristenUnie-SGP for the European elections in 2019.
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Gemeente Ede
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Netherlands
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Policy and Governance
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Aug 2013 - Aug 2017
Director Policy and Governance at the Municipality of Ede. Ambassador for the ambitious strategy of Ede and responsible for five departments. Director Policy and Governance at the Municipality of Ede. Ambassador for the ambitious strategy of Ede and responsible for five departments.
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Inholland University of Applied Sciences
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Netherlands
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Advisory Board Member & Lecturer
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Apr 2004 - Aug 2013
Member of the Advisory Board of the Bachelor Business Informatics at Inholland University Diemen (Amsterdam). And lecturing Business related courses of Inholland University of Applied Sciences. Lectures are based on the work of international thought leaders like Rik Maes, Jerry Luftman and Peter Hinssen. Also managing (together with a colleague) a large research program with the students of Inholland University (via Aranea). Member of the Advisory Board of the Bachelor Business Informatics at Inholland University Diemen (Amsterdam). And lecturing Business related courses of Inholland University of Applied Sciences. Lectures are based on the work of international thought leaders like Rik Maes, Jerry Luftman and Peter Hinssen. Also managing (together with a colleague) a large research program with the students of Inholland University (via Aranea).
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Managing Partner
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Nov 2008 - Jul 2013
Managing Partner, responsible for Local Government and Businesses Development. Specialized in Strategy and Service. Also advising clients, helping to improve their ability to excel and realize ambitions. Joined Aranea via a take-over. Managing Partner, responsible for Local Government and Businesses Development. Specialized in Strategy and Service. Also advising clients, helping to improve their ability to excel and realize ambitions. Joined Aranea via a take-over.
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itSMF UK
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United Kingdom
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Director
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Jan 2005 - Dec 2008
ITSMF Netherlands is the largest association for Service Management in the Netherlands, the Dutch chapter of ITSMF International. Starting as a board member in 2005, I became managing director in 2006. ITSMF Netherlands is the largest association for Service Management in the Netherlands, the Dutch chapter of ITSMF International. Starting as a board member in 2005, I became managing director in 2006.
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SLTN
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Netherlands
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Information Technology & Services
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400 - 500 Employee
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Senior Consultant
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2003 - Aug 2006
Senior Consultant, hired to many different organizations. Focus on municipalities and central government. Senior Consultant, hired to many different organizations. Focus on municipalities and central government.
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Simac Techniek NV
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Netherlands
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Consultant
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2000 - Sep 2003
Consultant (and Service Manager), hired to many different organizations. A broad range of organizations: local and central governmental organizations, industry, finance. Both in The Netherlands as well as in Czech Republic and Slovakia. Consultant (and Service Manager), hired to many different organizations. A broad range of organizations: local and central governmental organizations, industry, finance. Both in The Netherlands as well as in Czech Republic and Slovakia.
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Education
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Purdue University - Krannert School of Management
International Executive MBA, IMM - International Master in Management -
TiasNimbas Business School
International Executive MBA, IMM - International Master in Management -
Windesheim
Bachelor, Journalism -
Inholland University of Applied Sciences
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Theological Seminary
First year's degree, Theology