Experience

Topsector Energie

• Netherlands
• Utilities Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director (TKI New Gas | Energy Innovation NL)

  • Aug 2013 - Present

  The New Gas Innovation Team, a foundation installed by the Dutch government and part of the Topsector Energy / Energy Innovation NL, organises a systematic approach to innovation on new gas-related topics since 2011. The main objective is to valorise on the strengths that the Netherlands can offer as an important gas country in Europe by supporting and promoting a broad innovation portfolio and to facilitate the transition towards a carbon neutral energy system. The team recognises that the gas system can play an important role in the energy transition. Current topics are focused around Hydrogen Production & Utilisation, Production of Green Gases, CCU/S, and geo energy.As managing director I manage the programme which has coordinators on each topic. Other responsibilities include policy advice, PR & communication, knowledge transfer, network building, financial management and supporting the management board. Show less

• Board Member TKI Energy

  • Jan 2016 - Present

  All TKIs that operate within the Topsector Energy collaborate within the TKI Energy. Its main goals are to jointly develop a vision on the energy transition, to develop collaboration on cross-cutting transition paths/themes, to serve as a portal for general energy transition issues, and to be an administrative host for all Energy TKIs.



WaterstofNet

• Belgium
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Sep 2018 - Present

  Together with industry and governmental authorities, WaterstofNet develops and realises sustainable hydrogen projects and roadmaps to enable zero-emission transport and energy storage. Its central focus is on Flanders and the Netherlands. Core activities of WaterstofNet are: - developing and building sustainable hydrogen projects - creating roadmaps for hydrogen refuelling infrastructure (H2 mobility) and energy storage, referred to as ‘power-to-gas’ - developing and coordinating industrial ecosystems involving hydrogen - facilitating cooperation between industry, policy-makers, researchers, and education - communication with policy-makers, stakeholders, and the general public about hydrogen - partnering in European hydrogen projects, including HighVLOcity, Don Quichote, and HyTrEC and 3Emotion - cooperating with other European hydrogen regions - being active in international hydrogen networks, such as the International Energy Agency (IEA) Show less



ECCM Elektrochemische Conversie & Materialen

• Commissielid

  • May 2020 - Present

  De adviescommissie ElektroChemische Conversie & Materialen (ECCM) adviseert op uitnodiging van de topsectoren HTSM, Energie en Chemie wat nodig is de uitdagingen aan te pakken om onze brandstoffen en chemische producten te vervaardigen via de inzet van hernieuwbare elektriciteit, op basis van biomassa en/of CO2. Dit kan met elektrochemische conversie. Daarnaast zijn oplossingen nodig om het probleem van onbalans tussen productie en afname van elektriciteit aan te pakken door omzetting van elektriciteit in chemicaliën als energiedrager met behulp van elektrochemie. Show less



ISPT - Institute for Sustainable Process Technology

• Netherlands
• Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member of Supervisory Board of the ISPT Support Organisation

  • Jan 2017 - Present



Gigler E N E R G Y Support

• Owner

  • Apr 2013 - Present

  April 1, 2013 marks the start of my own independent consultancy company. My focal areas are energy, sustainability, and innovation. I am specialised in renewables, energy transition and the enabling role of the natural gas system for the transition. I offer the following support services: - turning sustainability and innovation strategies into implementation programmes - setting up and execution of innovation programmes - bringing stakeholders together to jointly work on innovation and sustainability - delivering interim management services - providing process support: chairing working sessions, workshops, conferences, seminars Experience with supporting the gas industry to take a position in the energy transition. Show less



Hanzehogeschool Groningen / Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen

• Netherlands
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Member Professional Board

  • Jun 2015 - Present

  The Professional Board provides input and support to two European Masters (European Master in Renewable Energy, European Master in Energy Systems Engineering) that have been set up by Hanze University. The aim is to ensure that both masters have a good fit with the professional field. The Professional Board provides input and support to two European Masters (European Master in Renewable Energy, European Master in Energy Systems Engineering) that have been set up by Hanze University. The aim is to ensure that both masters have a good fit with the professional field.



New Energy Business School

• Netherlands
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fellow

  • May 2012 - Present

  Contributing to several EDI courses on Sustainability and Gas. Contributing to several EDI courses on Sustainability and Gas.



Nationaal Waterstof Programma

• Den Haag, South Holland, Netherlands

• Chairman of the cross-sectoral Working Group on Hydrogen

  • Jan 2021 - Jul 2021

  In this position I was responsible for leading the working group. This group consisted of 19 organisations. Our task was to design the working plan for the National Hydrogen Programme. In this position I was responsible for leading the working group. This group consisted of 19 organisations. Our task was to design the working plan for the National Hydrogen Programme.



Dutch Gas Innovation Team (TKI Gas)

• Netherlands

• Chairman of the Steering Group 'System Flexibility of Gas' (formerly Power2Gas)

  • Nov 2011 - Sep 2016

  The Steering Group on 'System Flexibility of Gas' (in Dutch: Systeemfunctie van Gas, formerly Power2Gas), part of the Dutch Gas Innovation Team, aims to explore the possibilities that the gas system offers to enable the transition to a Sustainable Energy System. The Team primarily focuses on innovation and economic spin off. Power2Gas deals with creating flexibility, storage and/or transmission capacity by converting surpluses of electricity into gas (hydrogen of methane). The Steering Group on 'System Flexibility of Gas' (in Dutch: Systeemfunctie van Gas, formerly Power2Gas), part of the Dutch Gas Innovation Team, aims to explore the possibilities that the gas system offers to enable the transition to a Sustainable Energy System. The Team primarily focuses on innovation and economic spin off. Power2Gas deals with creating flexibility, storage and/or transmission capacity by converting surpluses of electricity into gas (hydrogen of methane).



RenQi

• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board member

  • Jan 2009 - Jun 2013

  RenQi is an innovation lab which focuses on decentralized energy systems and the role of consumers within that system. Founding fathers of RenQi are Hanzehogeschool Groningen, TNO and DNV KEMA. RenQi is an innovation lab which focuses on decentralized energy systems and the role of consumers within that system. Founding fathers of RenQi are Hanzehogeschool Groningen, TNO and DNV KEMA.



DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability B.V.

• Netherlands

• Team manager Sustainable & Smart Energy

  • Jul 2009 - Mar 2013

  The team of about 25 persons deals with sustainability and clean energy issues. Specific focus areas are: New Gases (biogases, green gases), CCS (specifically CO2 transport), Smart Grids (integrating electricity and gas) and Footprint Reduction/Energy Efficiency. The team is part of DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability. The team of about 25 persons deals with sustainability and clean energy issues. Specific focus areas are: New Gases (biogases, green gases), CCS (specifically CO2 transport), Smart Grids (integrating electricity and gas) and Footprint Reduction/Energy Efficiency. The team is part of DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability.



sensor universe

• Strategic Management Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member of 'Bestuurlijk Platform'

  • Mar 2011 - Dec 2012

  Sensor Universe brings the people together, organizes and supports the innovation process of sensor technology. Businesses, researchers and users of sensor technology (applications) meet each other in the open innovation network: Sensor Universe. Sensor Universe brings the people together, organizes and supports the innovation process of sensor technology. Businesses, researchers and users of sensor technology (applications) meet each other in the open innovation network: Sensor Universe.



New Energy Business Community

• Founding Member of NEBC

  • Jan 2011 - Sep 2012

  New Energy Business Community is a network for SMEs which aims at facilitating this group with their smart grid and smart energy business activities. New Energy Business Community is a network for SMEs which aims at facilitating this group with their smart grid and smart energy business activities.



DNV KEMA

• Groningen, Netherlands

• Interim Team manager Gas Markets & Strategy

  • May 2011 - Apr 2012

  Interim team manager of a group of 17 professionals working on market rules, energy policy, energy strategy, and market intelligence issues in the gas business. Interim team manager of a group of 17 professionals working on market rules, energy policy, energy strategy, and market intelligence issues in the gas business.



New Gas Platform (Platform Nieuw Gas)

• Member

  • Sep 2006 - Dec 2011

  New Gas Platform is a public private partnership working on the transition towards a sustainable energy system in 2050. This platform specifically deals with the role that gas can play in the energy transition. New Gas Platform is a public private partnership working on the transition towards a sustainable energy system in 2050. This platform specifically deals with the role that gas can play in the energy transition.



Vertogas

• Director

  • Jan 2009 - Nov 2009

  Vertogas is the issuing body for green gas certificates (biomethane) based in the Netherlands. Vertogas is the issuing body for green gas certificates (biomethane) based in the Netherlands.



Gasunie

• Netherlands
• Utilities
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager Sustainability

  • Jun 2008 - Jul 2009

  On July 1st 2009 Gasunie Engineering & Technology was taken over by KEMA and became KEMA Gas Consulting & Services. On July 1st 2009 Gasunie Engineering & Technology was taken over by KEMA and became KEMA Gas Consulting & Services.



Energy Valley

• Netherlands
• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Account manager

  • 2006 - 2008

  Responsible for several energy accounts (Green Gases, CCS, Smart Grids) and policy support. Responsible for several energy accounts (Green Gases, CCS, Smart Grids) and policy support.



Bureau van Werven

• Account manager Energy Valley

  • 2006 - 2008

  Full time secondment to the Energy Valley Foundation. Full time secondment to the Energy Valley Foundation.



Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO)

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Programme Advisor

  • 2001 - 2006

  Responsible for supporting Energy Transition Platform on New Gas (secretary and primary contact person), involved in Biomass Transition, working on several innovation en renewable energy porgrammes (a.o. biofuels). Responsible for supporting Energy Transition Platform on New Gas (secretary and primary contact person), involved in Biomass Transition, working on several innovation en renewable energy porgrammes (a.o. biofuels).



Massey University

• New Zealand
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Post-doc Researcher, Centre for Energy Research

  • Apr 2000 - May 2001

  Working as a post-doc researcher on biomass and bioenergy topics, as well as occasional lecturing at Massey University. Working as a post-doc researcher on biomass and bioenergy topics, as well as occasional lecturing at Massey University.



Institute of Agricultural & Environmental Engineering (IMAG-DLO)

• Researcher

  • Jun 1994 - Jul 1999