The team.
Our team consists of a mix of strategists, marketers, economists, (technical) business experts and IT specialists. This combination enables us to put together multidisciplinary teams that fit our clients and their needs well in terms of both knowledge and experience.
Consultant, Partner
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Elrik Paap
Consultant & Partner
Elrik is an expert in the development and implementation of large-scale (international) advice and implementation processes in the field of distribution and commercial performance improvement.
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Consultant, Partner
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Steije Renes
Consultant & Partner
Steije is an expert in the field of multichannel customer contact from design to implementation. He also speaks regularly at universities and business schools.
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Consultant
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Martin Schuit
Consultant
Martin specialises in optimising and innovating business processes from a customer perspective. After his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and master’s in Innovation Management at the Eindhoven University of Technology, he graduated from The Next Organization with his research into the integration of Sales and Marketing in the product development process. With his innovative attitude and strong analytical skills, he translates customer needs into tangible initiatives for sustainable results.
Consultant
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Floor van de Vaart
Consultant
Floor has an MSc in Policy, communication and organisation from VU Amsterdam - with a specialisation in Advice and Change. For her thesis, she did three months of research in India about knowledge sharing between universities and organisations. She completed her bachelor’s in communication management in Brussels, of which she spent a year at Erasmus in Madrid. During this period, she studied at the ESIC Business & Marketing School and worked for an online marketing agency. Thanks to her international experiences, she knows how to empathise with various situations, to approach problems analytically and to come up with creative solutions.
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Elrik Paap
Consultant & Partner
Elrik is an expert in the development and implementation of large-scale (international) advice and implementation processes in the field of distribution and commercial performance improvement.
06-20364508
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Steije Renes
Consultant & Partner
Steije is an expert in the field of multichannel customer contact from design to implementation. He also speaks regularly at universities and business schools.
06-20424456
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Martin Schuit
Consultant
Martin specialises in optimising and innovating business processes from a customer perspective. After his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and master’s in Innovation Management at the Eindhoven University of Technology, he graduated from The Next Organization with his research into the integration of Sales and Marketing in the product development process. With his innovative attitude and strong analytical skills, he translates customer needs into tangible initiatives for sustainable results.
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Floor van de Vaart
Consultant
Floor has an MSc in Policy, communication and organisation from VU Amsterdam - with a specialisation in Advice and Change. For her thesis, she did three months of research in India about knowledge sharing between universities and organisations. She completed her bachelor’s in communication management in Brussels, of which she spent a year at Erasmus in Madrid. During this period, she studied at the ESIC Business & Marketing School and worked for an online marketing agency. Thanks to her international experiences, she knows how to empathise with various situations, to approach problems analytically and to come up with creative solutions.
Affiliated Consultant
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Ilse Marsman
Affiliated Consultant
Ilse is an experienced project and change manager. After studying International Business & Management at the University of Groningen, she gained 7.5 years of experience in the energy sector. Within the RWE group, Ilse, both in the Netherlands and abroad, contributed to the transition from a technically oriented company to a customer-driven organisation. From mid-2014 to mid-2015, she was responsible for the development of new business models in the field of Big Data as an innovation manager. With her pragmatic and thorough working style, she guides clients through the entire process, from strategy development to implementation.
Consultant
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Imke van der Linden
Consultant
Imke obtained her MSc in Strategic Product Design with a specialisation in Retail Design at the Technical University in Delft. She wrote her thesis for Suitsupply, where she researched the development of a new online shopping platform – as part of a complete omnichannel system – on which the shopping experience in physical stores has been translated into an online shopping experience. Imke also gained experience with a jewellery brand where she was responsible for online and offline marketing communication, the social media strategy and the development of the collections. At The Next Organization, Imke focuses on the strategy development of various customers.
Consultant
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Carlijn Camps
Consultant
Carlijn obtained her MSc in International Business with a specialisation in Strategic Marketing at Maastricht University. During her bachelor, she studied a semester at the Carlos III University in Madrid. After graduating, she travelled solo through Southeast Asia for six months. She gained experience in the fast-moving consumer goods industry at GUHL Ikebana Cosmetics. Here she carried out various market analyses and focused on digital marketing, communication and customer contact. Her analytical skills and eye for detail sharpen the issues within her areas of interest positioning and proposition development.
Consultant
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Gaby Baas
Consultant
Gaby received her MSc in Management with a specialisation in International Management at Nyenrode Business Universiteit. She wrote her Masters thesis on change management and leadership and in addition to her Masters, she did an assignment for Colruyt about online and offline outlets in the FMCG industry. During her Bachelors in International Communication, she studied a semester at the University of Barcelona and wrote her thesis on storytelling in different cultures. At The Next Organization, her strength lies in approaching issues from different angles and coming up with creative solutions.
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Ilse Marsman
Affiliated Consultant
Ilse is an experienced project and change manager. After studying International Business & Management at the University of Groningen, she gained 7.5 years of experience in the energy sector. Within the RWE group, Ilse, both in the Netherlands and abroad, contributed to the transition from a technically oriented company to a customer-driven organisation. From mid-2014 to mid-2015, she was responsible for the development of new business models in the field of Big Data as an innovation manager. With her pragmatic and thorough working style, she guides clients through the entire process, from strategy development to implementation.
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Imke van der Linden
Consultant
Imke obtained her MSc in Strategic Product Design with a specialisation in Retail Design at the Technical University in Delft. She wrote her thesis for Suitsupply, where she researched the development of a new online shopping platform – as part of a complete omnichannel system – on which the shopping experience in physical stores has been translated into an online shopping experience. Imke also gained experience with a jewellery brand where she was responsible for online and offline marketing communication, the social media strategy and the development of the collections. At The Next Organization, Imke focuses on the strategy development of various customers.
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Carlijn Camps
Consultant
Carlijn obtained her MSc in International Business with a specialisation in Strategic Marketing at Maastricht University. During her bachelor, she studied a semester at the Carlos III University in Madrid. After graduating, she travelled solo through Southeast Asia for six months. She gained experience in the fast-moving consumer goods industry at GUHL Ikebana Cosmetics. Here she carried out various market analyses and focused on digital marketing, communication and customer contact. Her analytical skills and eye for detail sharpen the issues within her areas of interest positioning and proposition development.
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Gaby Baas
Consultant
Gaby received her MSc in Management with a specialisation in International Management at Nyenrode Business Universiteit. She wrote her Masters thesis on change management and leadership and in addition to her Masters, she did an assignment for Colruyt about online and offline outlets in the FMCG industry. During her Bachelors in International Communication, she studied a semester at the University of Barcelona and wrote her thesis on storytelling in different cultures. At The Next Organization, her strength lies in approaching issues from different angles and coming up with creative solutions.
Consultant
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Yasin Sahhar
Consultant & PhD Onderzoeker
Yasin specialises in Strategic Marketing Management; in particular in customer value, value experience, and the strategic positioning, design and optimisation of value co-creation processes. With his critical qualitative and interpretative approach, he is involved in various consultancy projects.
In addition, Yasin is a PhD researcher (in collaboration with the University of Twente). Within the new and revolutionary Marketing perspective; the “Service Logic”, he investigates how organisations can positively influence the value experience of customers in co-creation processes throughout the Customer Journey.
Werkstudent
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Max Beunk
Werkstudent
Max is currently a Computer Science student at the Utrecht University of Applied Sciences. He has participated in various IT projects and has developed and co-developed various websites. His passion lies with offline programming languages, but he is also very good at web development.
Business Solution Developer
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Mark de Haas Meijer
Business Solution Developer
Mark has more than 17 years of experience as a software developer; especially with FileMaker Pro, PHP and web services. With his structured approach and eye for detail, he has been involved in various development processes. Mark also has a broad knowledge of MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server and UI / UX. He is also a FileMaker Certified Developer.
Consultant
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Jade Teunissen
Consultant
Jade received her MSc in Economics with a specialisation in Behavioral Economics at the Erasmus University in Rotterdam. She wrote her master’s thesis on (un)conscious consumer behaviour in (un)healthy food choices. During her studies, Jade worked as an International Research Consultant for marketing communication and market research issues in Nepal and Colombia. With her strong social, creative and analytical skills, she wants to help companies achieve sustainable results in their Next Organization.
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Yasin Sahhar
Consultant & PhD Onderzoeker
Yasin specialises in Strategic Marketing Management; in particular in customer value, value experience, and the strategic positioning, design and optimisation of value co-creation processes. With his critical qualitative and interpretative approach, he is involved in various consultancy projects.
In addition, Yasin is a PhD researcher (in collaboration with the University of Twente). Within the new and revolutionary Marketing perspective; the “Service Logic”, he investigates how organisations can positively influence the value experience of customers in co-creation processes throughout the Customer Journey.
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Max Beunk
Werkstudent
Max is currently a Computer Science student at the Utrecht University of Applied Sciences. He has participated in various IT projects and has developed and co-developed various websites. His passion lies with offline programming languages, but he is also very good at web development.
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Mark de Haas Meijer
Business Solution Developer
Mark has more than 17 years of experience as a software developer; especially with FileMaker Pro, PHP and web services. With his structured approach and eye for detail, he has been involved in various development processes. Mark also has a broad knowledge of MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server and UI / UX. He is also a FileMaker Certified Developer.
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Jade Teunissen
Consultant
Jade received her MSc in Economics with a specialisation in Behavioral Economics at the Erasmus University in Rotterdam. She wrote her master’s thesis on (un)conscious consumer behaviour in (un)healthy food choices. During her studies, Jade worked as an International Research Consultant for marketing communication and market research issues in Nepal and Colombia. With her strong social, creative and analytical skills, she wants to help companies achieve sustainable results in their Next Organization.
Consultant
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Camille Zaaijer
Consultant
The dynamic nature, complexity and unpredictability that characterises innovation drew Camille to dedicate an internship and Master to business model innovation. She has a special interest in creating business opportunities based on societal trends. For example, the shift towards ‘payment for performance’ and the use of data to individualise the customer experience. Camille is dedicated to helping clients who feel challenged by their changing environments. She combines her ability to link different people, insights and knowledge with customers’ specific insights to form innovative business solutions.
Office Manager
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Jagoda Liwosz
Office Manager
Jagoda organizes and arranges all activities that ensure that our office functions smoothly. In short, our indispensable Office Manager.
Consultant
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Guido Daris
Consultant
Guido develops and implements marketing and sales improvement programs for international organisations. Both processes, systems, tools and people. Guido has more than 20 years of experience as a consultant and manager.
Affiliated Consultant
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Eric van Kuijzen
Affiliated Consultant
Eric is an independent interim manager/consultant in general and HR management with a strong focus on managing change and doing business. His expertise lies in the creative approach to business and people development in customer-focused environments. Eric is experienced in Corporate / (non) governmental organisations, in Europe, South, East and West Africa. Eric has a BA Business Administration, Stenden University the Netherlands and SEP London Business School.
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Camille Zaaijer
Consultant
The dynamic nature, complexity and unpredictability that characterises innovation drew Camille to dedicate an internship and Master to business model innovation. She has a special interest in creating business opportunities based on societal trends. For example, the shift towards ‘payment for performance’ and the use of data to individualise the customer experience. Camille is dedicated to helping clients who feel challenged by their changing environments. She combines her ability to link different people, insights and knowledge with customers’ specific insights to form innovative business solutions.
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Jagoda Liwosz
Office Manager
Jagoda organizes and arranges all activities that ensure that our office functions smoothly. In short, our indispensable Office Manager.
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Guido Daris
Consultant
Guido develops and implements marketing and sales improvement programs for international organisations. Both processes, systems, tools and people. Guido has more than 20 years of experience as a consultant and manager.
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Eric van Kuijzen
Affiliated Consultant
Eric is an independent interim manager/consultant in general and HR management with a strong focus on managing change and doing business. His expertise lies in the creative approach to business and people development in customer-focused environments. Eric is experienced in Corporate / (non) governmental organisations, in Europe, South, East and West Africa. Eric has a BA Business Administration, Stenden University the Netherlands and SEP London Business School.
Affiliated Consultant
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Dr. Gordon Adomdza
Affiliated Consultant
Dr Gordon Kwesi Adomdza, Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Ashesi University. He gives courses that use Design Thinking in the development of innovative concepts for new ideas and business models at Ashesi. He is also the leader of the Ashesi D: Lab, a thought leader for Design Thinking in Africa. He is also the founder of the Design Thinking Ghana Hub which leads the 2000+ member Design Thinking Meetup Group. He developed his design thinking curriculum in collaboration with Continuum Innovation, inventors of the award-winning Swiffer.
The research interests Adomdza are in the area of allocating resources for discovering and validating opportunities for entrepreneurs, as well as the idea-forming process for the development of new products. He started the Institute of Accelerator and Incubator Research to expand and disseminate his research into the role of venture assistance programs in entrepreneurship in Ghana.
Affiliated Consultant
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Minoek Wijs
Affiliated Consultant
Minoek is an expert in Africa Recruitment and works for multinationals, corporates, SMEs and non-profit organizations that are active in Africa. She has over 12 years of experience in recruitment, HR and Business Development within a Dutch and international context and is based in Ghana since 2017. Minoek believes that being closer to where her clients are active gives her a better understanding of their business and working environment. She is hands-on and proactive and always looking for positive results. She has a good understanding of the Ghanaian culture and work ethics. This combined with her Dutch working mentality makes her able to help companies in finding the best talent for their open vacancies in Ghana and other African countries.
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Dr. Gordon Adomdza
Affiliated Consultant
Dr Gordon Kwesi Adomdza, Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Ashesi University. He gives courses that use Design Thinking in the development of innovative concepts for new ideas and business models at Ashesi. He is also the leader of the Ashesi D: Lab, a thought leader for Design Thinking in Africa. He is also the founder of the Design Thinking Ghana Hub which leads the 2000+ member Design Thinking Meetup Group. He developed his design thinking curriculum in collaboration with Continuum Innovation, inventors of the award-winning Swiffer.
The research interests Adomdza are in the area of allocating resources for discovering and validating opportunities for entrepreneurs, as well as the idea-forming process for the development of new products. He started the Institute of Accelerator and Incubator Research to expand and disseminate his research into the role of venture assistance programs in entrepreneurship in Ghana.
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Minoek Wijs
Affiliated Consultant
Minoek is an expert in Africa Recruitment and works for multinationals, corporates, SMEs and non-profit organizations that are active in Africa. She has over 12 years of experience in recruitment, HR and Business Development within a Dutch and international context and is based in Ghana since 2017. Minoek believes that being closer to where her clients are active gives her a better understanding of their business and working environment. She is hands-on and proactive and always looking for positive results. She has a good understanding of the Ghanaian culture and work ethics. This combined with her Dutch working mentality makes her able to help companies in finding the best talent for their open vacancies in Ghana and other African countries.
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Dr. Gordon Adomdza
Affiliated Consultant
Dr Gordon Kwesi Adomdza, Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Ashesi University. He gives courses that use Design Thinking in the development of innovative concepts for new ideas and business models at Ashesi. He is also the leader of the Ashesi D: Lab, a thought leader for Design Thinking in Africa. He is also the founder of the Design Thinking Ghana Hub which leads the 2000+ member Design Thinking Meetup Group. He developed his design thinking curriculum in collaboration with Continuum Innovation, inventors of the award-winning Swiffer.
The research interests Adomdza are in the area of allocating resources for discovering and validating opportunities for entrepreneurs, as well as the idea-forming process for the development of new products. He started the Institute of Accelerator and Incubator Research to expand and disseminate his research into the role of venture assistance programs in entrepreneurship in Ghana.
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Minoek Wijs
Affiliated Consultant
Minoek is an expert in Africa Recruitment and works for multinationals, corporates, SMEs and non-profit organizations that are active in Africa. She has over 12 years of experience in recruitment, HR and Business Development within a Dutch and international context and is based in Ghana since 2017. Minoek believes that being closer to where her clients are active gives her a better understanding of their business and working environment. She is hands-on and proactive and always looking for positive results. She has a good understanding of the Ghanaian culture and work ethics. This combined with her Dutch working mentality makes her able to help companies in finding the best talent for their open vacancies in Ghana and other African countries.
