About

Me

Strategic Thinker

Turns complex challenges into clear strategies and actionable roadmaps.

Connector Between Sectors

Bridges public, private, and creative sectors to drive impactful collaboration.

Project & Process Lead

Leads complex projects from concept to execution with structure and clarity.

Creative Storytelling

Applies narrative thinking to innovation, communication, and change.

15+ years

of experience in innovation, digital infrastructure, and energy transition

Services — How Geerten

Can Be Hired

Project & Process Management

Leading complex projects

Bringing structure and clarity

Stakeholder and environment management

Fund Management & Financing

Assessing project proposals

Strategic guidance

Positioning and communication for funds

Innovation & Policy Advisory

Developing programs and strategic initiatives

Connecting government, business, and society

Advising on digital infrastructure & energy transition

Concept & Proposal Development

Creative strategy and concept shaping

Translating ambitions into actionable plans

Writing national and EU-level project proposals

Executive & Creative

Experience

2017 – Present

Fund Manager — Fonds Nieuwe Doen Groningen

Managed 400+ financing projects

Positioning & PR

Strategic alignment with the province

Process evaluation & reporting

Project Manager RIG / IAG4 — Province of Groningen

Large investment project coordination

Cross-sector collaboration

Innovation and employment impact

2014 – 2017

2012 – 2015

Director — Rotterdam
Internet Valley

Coached 60+ start-ups

Community & brand development

Led a team of 10

Innovation Advisor — Nederland BreedbandLand

Scaling national broadband projects

Cross-sector collaboration

Innovation and employment impact

2006 – 2009

2006 – 2022

Fund Manager — Stichting Telematica Drenthe

Advising and financing ICT start-ups

15 successful investments

Project Leader / Concept Developer — Various Programs

Key projects:

EU iCapital Award (2nd place EU)

Interreg PITS / GreCOR

Drenthe.nl Portal

Virtual Service Desks Overijssel

Fibre infrastructure for Emmen industrial areas