“I was born in Suriname and came to the Netherlands when I was eighteen to study Civil Engineering at the Delft University of Technology. The move to the Netherlands was somewhat of a culture shock. Yet I felt that I knew this country, because I had lived here for eight years as a child. Consequently, I grew up with a variety of influences.”

Together, we can create added value

“My affinity with substantive dilemmas manifested itself at an early age, as was the drive to come together to achieve the best possible performance. I developed a passion for the field of flood protection and still get great satisfaction from being part of a team which contributes to sustainable flood protection. Together we can create added value for society.”

• Passionate and enthusiastic.
• Genuine, honest and a reliable director.
• Has an extensive network and positive reputation.
• Thorough knowledge and experience of flood protection, which has created a cohesive, wide-ranging overview and insight.
• Can quickly create support at all levels of an organization, which is carried across the board. Remove resistance and keep in touch with everyone involved.
• Knowledge of the ins and outs, and of the process.
• Knows the way around and the context of a management organization.
• Can turn individuals into a team; creates energy in teams and getting results.
• Is able to point out the essence (for decision makers); can separate details from the main issues.
• Is able to process and comprehend information quickly, including in areas other than flood protection. Examples include Crisis Management in Guyana (2005), Water System Data Management (2012), Expertise Network of Pipelines in Waterworks Structures (2015) and Lean Management (2015-2016).