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I’ve been working at DUPP since 2020. What started as temporary cover for a colleague on maternity leave turned into a permanent role as a consultant. I also live in Wageningen, and my biggest passion—horses—is here too. So I’ve really got everything close! Where am I from? Bennekom, a true local in that regard.

What’s your favorite season and why?

Autumn is my favorite season. After a warm summer, the temperature starts to cool down, and the leaves on the trees turn beautiful shades of red and gold. Walking through the woods with rain boots on while the sun makes a final effort and the fireplaces are lit—this makes me very happy!

What’s something you’d love to learn?

Playing the piano or dancing. I really enjoy music, but I’ve got no sense of rhythm or tune. My colleagues can vouch for that—my cheerful whistling isn’t always appreciated. But I think I can learn it, so it’s definitely on my list for the future.

What’s your ultimate guilty pleasure when it comes to food?

Chocolate sprinkles or flakes (‘hagelslag of ‘chocoladevlokken’) on my yogurt in the morning. It doesn’t matter what’s in the bowl—quark, yogurt, nuts, seeds, fruit—as long as there’s a sprinkle of chocolate on top, I’m happy. Definitely my guilty pleasure, not very gastronomical though.

I grew up in Voorburg and moved to Wageningen when I was 17 to study Food Technology. After completing my master’s, I worked as a product developer at a start-up for two years, and since 2024, I’ve been working as a consultant at DUPP.

What do you like to do on a rainy day?

I have a subscription to various movie-theaters in the Netherlands. My friends have the same subscription, so you’ll find us at one of these theaters once or twice a week, watching the latest films and documentaries. Since you’re allowed to bring cups of tea or hot chocolate into the theater, it’s the perfect for a rainy day.

If you could pick one dish to eat for the rest of your life, what would it be?

I’m a huge fan of garlic, so that’s a must. I’d probably eat pizza topped with vegetables and lots of garlic every day. During a holiday in Rome, I ate pizza for seven days straight, and I still wasn’t tired of it.

What’s something you’d love to learn?

There’s actually a lot I still want to learn. I’ve always had a broad range of interests; I recently took some pedagogical courses and a course in jewelry design. I’d also love to get back into playing the piano, so maybe that’ll be my next challenge.

In 2014 I started as a Consultant at DUPP. Originally, I’m from Bavel, a village near Breda, but now I live in Wageningen.

What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done?

I once jumped out of a plane. Sure, plenty of people do that, but in my case, it didn’t quite go as planned. My parachute didn’t open. That was definitely an adventure I wasn’t expecting, but luckily, I’m still here to tell the tale.

What’s the strangest food you’ve ever eaten?

“If you haven’t tried it, you can’t say if you like it or not.” That’s what my parents always told me, so I’ll try anything once. I took on a few food challenges in Cambodia, where I ate crickets, fried tarantula, and a fertilized duck egg. Surprisingly, everything tasted better than I expected!

Is there a restaurant you’d love to visit?

I’d love to dine at “The Fat Duck” in England. It’s owned by Heston Blumenthal, and what he does with food is unlike anything I’ve ever seen. He truly turns it into a unique experience, and I’d love to try it for myself someday.

What’s most important to you in life?

For me, the most important thing is being happy with the things you have. More isn’t always better.

Since 2021, I have been gladly working as a consultant at DUPP. I’m originally from Ede, where I both lived and studied, followed by my time at WUR, which has given me a deep connection to the Food Valley from a young age. Recently, I moved to the beautiful city of Arnhem. What many people don’t know is that although I grew up in the Veluwe, I was actually born in the Himalayas. So, in addition to my passion for food, I developed a love for adventure and travel early on in life.

What do you like to do in your free time?
I enjoy a dynamic social life, which my colleagues hear all about during our Monday afternoon lunch. From DJ-ing at parties, weekend trips with my girlfriend, friends or family, or discovering new music at concerts—there’s always something to talk about!

What is the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done?
Last year, I went on a diving trip in Egypt, where I spent a week on a boat to reach the most remote diving spots in the Red Sea. During one of these dives, we came face to face with a group of hammerhead sharks. The Steve Irwin in me did a little happy dance with lots of underwater bubbles.

What do you do to stay healthy and active?
I have been playing soccer since I was young. In the lower leagues of Ede, my team is consistently the champion of the third half. I also enjoy a game of padel or squash and can often be found in the gym—#fitboy. Sometimes, in my enthusiasm, I get my colleagues to join me for a 1-2 minute plank session, naturally with a motivating playlist.

I’ve been working at DUPP since 2000, so almost from the establishment of the company. Since 2016, my focus has been on senior management and executive roles. I live in Ede, I’m married and we have two daughters.

What hobbies or interests are you passionate about?

I’d say I have quite a broad range of interests. There isn’t really one hobby that stands out above the rest. I enjoy sports in general, whether it’s running myself, watching our daughters play field hockey, or following football, cycling, field hockey, and athletics on tv. I’m also always interested in current events, politics, various genres of music, history, and trivia quizzes.

What’s your favorite travel destination for a holiday?

We really enjoy variety when it comes to holiday destinations, so we don’t have a favorite. Whether it’s France, Italy, or Austria, we love the different landscapes—beaches or mountains, cities or small villages—it’s all great! But we also love a weekend away with friends in the Netherlands or a few days by the coast or on one of the ‘Waddeneilanden’.

What’s your ultimate guilty pleasure when it comes to food?

A plate of good Italian pasta with a rich tomato sauce and Parmesan cheese—amazing!

From 2002 to 2013, I worked at DUPP during my first phase, and in 2016, I returned for a second phase. My role is Senior Consultant at DUPP – Food Executive Search, and I mainly focus on senior management and executive positions. The food sector continues to fascinate me and has been a constant factor throughout my life. I live in Doorn, I am married and we have two daughters.

What hobbies or interests are you passionate about?
Sports and wine are important hobbies for me. Throughout my youth, I played a lot of sports, and I still play a good game of tennis or padel every week. Additionally, I follow various sports with great enthusiasm. For the past few years, I’ve also been deeply involved in wine. Exploring the country, the region, the grapes, and other factors that influence the scent and taste. Tasting various wines and delving into their backgrounds is truly fascinating.

What is your favorite holiday destination?
We greatly enjoy traveling to Spain, Italy, and France during our holiday. The Mediterranean climate, rolling landscapes, beautiful cities, charming villages, and local food and drinks appeal to us. It means relaxing and enjoying ourselves. We’ve seen many places in Southern Europe and hope to visit many more. Perhaps for a longer stay in the future😉.

Which restaurants do you go to often, and which is still on your wish list?
In Wageningen, I’ve been going to ‘Hotel de Wereld’ and ‘DrinksandBites’ for many years. Both are within walking distance of our office and consistently offer great quality and service! I also enjoy visiting Utrecht, where I’ve had excellent experiences at ‘Grand Bar & Brasserie Marie’ with an ‘ambiance parisienne’ and Wine bar ‘VINO’, where you can also have a delicious dinner. ‘De Librije’ in Zwolle is on my wish list, and I definitely plan to go there.

I have been working at DUPP since 2000. I started as a recruitment & selection consultant. In 2009, I began setting up the interim division within DUPP, and I still enjoy doing that to this day. I've been living in Nuenen, a village near Eindhoven, for over 15 years now, with my husband, 3 children, a dog, and a cat.

If you could visit one place in the world, where would it be and why?
There are still many places I’d like to visit, simply because I’m curious about how those places are. But I would really like to go back to Hong Kong. I have some very special memories of that place, and I think it would be great to go there with my whole family and spend a few years living there.

What is your favorite season and why?
Spring. After the winter, I always look forward to spring, it makes me happy! Nature changes, the green leaves and the colors come back, the many birds, and the first rays of sunshine… I feel super energized then. It’s great to exercise outside (tennis competitions), go for walks; yes, it really makes me happy!

What is your ultimate guilty pleasure when it comes to food?
I enjoy many different things, but I find it hard to resist a salty licorice lollipop after a meal! Delicious!

Are you more of a breakfast person, or do you prefer to skip it?
I really love breakfast. I enjoy bread, yogurt, fruit, an egg, etc., and I find it very tasty and ‘gezellig’. Okay, during the week we don’t sit down together for a long breakfast, but I try to do so on the weekends. It’s a great way to start the weekend: having breakfast in your pajamas with messy hair. Hahaha!

I have been working at DUPP as an Office Manager since January 2024, and I am very happy that I made this step. I live in the village of Driel with my two daughters, son and our little dog, Storm. I regularly go to the gym, which I enjoy after a busy day at work, and it helps me stay fit.

What do you like to do in your free time?
Besides my work and taking care of the children, I enjoy my free time. I love going out with my kids for walks, to the water, to a movie, or to a trampoline park. When the kids are not around, I often go to a nice restaurant by the water with my friends to enjoy some food and drinks. I also love going to the sauna for complete relaxation!

What is your favorite holiday destination?
We really enjoy going to the south of France, loading up the car and heading to a campsite! A campsite with lots of swimming pools and slides for the kids, where you can also find nice restaurants nearby. We also like exploring the caves; it’s very cold there, but the dripping caves are truly beautiful. In addition, there are lovely villages in France that we like to stroll through and visit those charming markets. Just talking about it makes me excited!

What is your guilty pleasure when it comes to food?
I enjoy many different foods… But what I really can’t resist is cubes of aged cheese with a delicious dip. I could eat them endlessly—so delicious!

After working in the meat industry for 12 years, I started at DUPP in March 2024. The food industry is incredibly diverse, and it's always a rewarding challenge to help our clients solve their problems. I live in Zeist with my wife Carolien and our two sons.

What is the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done?

During my student years, I drove to the North Cape and back within 12 days with two friends for 3FM Serious Request. We only had 7 days to find a car and sponsors, completed various tasks along the way to raise money, and in the end, we raised 7,000 euros.

Breakfast, lunch, or dinner – which meal is your favorite and why?

Dinner, by far, preferably with Southern European cheese and charcuterie as a starter. There are so many different dishes from various cultures, and dinner is usually a warm meal, which I enjoy. Plus, it's the least bothersome to overeat a little during this meal and then relax afterwards.

Do you have a favorite dish from a particular cuisine (Italian, Mexican, Asian, etc.)?

Not specifically, but I do have a fondness for French cuisine during holidays. Everything seems pure and traditional, without unnecessary extras, which makes something as simple as a croissant with butter for breakfast a delight. Then, a pot of cheese fondue with a glass of wine for lunch, and a beautiful meat dish in the evening.