I am a social entrepreneur and changemaker who combines the structure and accountability of a supervisor, the creativity and results-focus of an entrepreneur, and the bridge-building instincts of a change leader. For more than 25 years, I have worked at the intersection of governance, justice, and sustainability, helping organisations navigate complexity and deliver meaningful impact through sustainable funding models.

I am recognised for my ability to operate in multi-stakeholder environments, manage institutional complexity, drive innovation, and build teams that deliver results. I have held executive and board-level roles in internationally operating organisations, guiding strategy and supporting transformation in politically sensitive contexts.

I currently serve on the Managing Board of the EU Fundamental Rights Agency. Previously, I chaired the Supervisory Board of WWF Netherlands, served as a trustee of WWF International, and chaired the Supervisory Board of the Wildlife Justice Commission. Earlier, I helped establish the International Criminal Court and led the Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HiiL).

For my work on justice and democracy, I received the Tällberg-SNS Global Leadership Prize in 2022 and a Dutch Royal Decoration in 2024.