Wouter Zwagemakers

I am a curious and playful pioneer that loves to grow meaningful, innovative ideas to realize a brighter future for us all. Nature, food, tech, and inspiring young people are what give me tremendous energy. Next to 10+ years of experience in general management, strategy, transformation, digital venture building, and finance at Albert Heijn/Ahold Delhaize and AEGON, I merely like to explore new frontiers. For example in my role as a father of two young boys, I love to learn to enjoy nature and the outdoors.

I have also co-founded Stichting Dutchtainables, I love to help entrepreneurs (Qredits coaching, start-up mentoring, ClimateCleanup) and am working on my outdoor platform Dokter Buiten. I am seeking long-term sustainable change in our short-term world.

Education

• THNK School of Creative Leadership
  • THRIVE: Lead with the world in mind, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 2021 – 2021

Part of the founding class of the THRIVE Executive Leadership Program - THNK supports leaders to develop innovative solutions to the world’s greatest societal challenges.

• Eindhoven University of Technology
  • Master of Science, Industrial Engineering and Management ScienceGrade7.8/10, 2004 – 2007

Activities and Societies: Eindhovens Studenten Corps, politics party Eindhovense Lijst Studenten (ELS) Specialization in Logistics / Supply Chain Management Master thesis at Lekkerland (food retail wholesaler)

• Eindhoven University of Technology
• Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering and Management Science (Technische Bedrijfskunde)Grade7.3/10, 2001 – 2004

Activities and Societies: Eindhovens Studenten Corps (President of the board; several committees), Header of list Politics Party ELS

• Boğaziçi University
  • Master, Industrial Engineering / MBA, 2006 – 2007

6 months international student exchange program Courses in MBA and Industrial Engineering

• Scholengemeenschap 't Rijks 1995 – 2001