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Management and interim management and facilitation of seminars and congresses

Seven Waves is very experienced in the management of complex processes and organizations in the field of sustainability in all its aspects. Together with management and employees of organizations, strengths and weaknesses are identified, and the passion of people (re-)activated. And where needed, plans are developed with strategic and operational objectives.

Seven Waves has extensive experience in chairing and facilitating meetings, seminars, and congresses, both regional, national and international. Central to this is the creation of a good and open atmosphere, and enabling dialogues and exchange of opinions and experiences.

Do you want to know more what Seven Waves can do for you in the field of management and/or facilitation, please contact us.

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Management Experience

Management and interim management and facilitation of seminars and congresses

I have proven capacity as manager and interim manager of (inter) national organizations, initiatives and partnerships. I have worked in knowledge institutions and science, in the government and with companies. I can connect and motivate a large diversity of people and organizations to jointly pursue the same goal.

Examples

Non-executive Board member, Nature Museum Brabant

2021 – present

Executive, Nature For Health Foundation

2019 – present

Board member, Nature For Health Foundation

March 2018 – 2019 

Nature For Health (NFH) is an international organization aimed at promoting the relationship between nature and health. NFH is convinced that nature and natural interventions help us to improve the quality of life with a reduction in healthcare costs. To determine how we can actually apply green and nature in such a way that it optimally contributes to the mental and physical well-being of people, the foundation encourages both research and realization in practice.

2014 – March 2018 

Chairman of the “Biodiversity Works” Steering Group NWO (The Dutch Research Council) and Ministries of Economic Affairs / Agriculture, Nature Management and Food Quality (LNV).

The “Biodiversity Works” Research Program started in 2010 and closed in 2018. It was funded by the Ministry of LNV (€ 1.25 million) and NWO € 2.4 million. It included fourteen projects, eight PhD students and six postdocs. The programme focussed on three themes: dynamic nature, ecosystem services and spatial scarcity. Each project involved one or more stakeholders / end users from the application. The Steering Committee was the decision-making body.

2016 – Februari 2018 

Managing Director Oppla EEIG

Oppla EEIG is a “knowledge hub about ecosystem services, natural capital and nature-based solutions”, founded by +60 universities, research institutions, agencies and companies.

2011 – 2018

Founder, Chief Executive and member of the board of EEIG Land & Sea Group

The Land & Sea Group is an international organization that brings together networks and expertise in the field of land and sea, and gives impulses to sustainability and circular economy.

1997 – 2018 

Executive Director ECNC (Foundation ECNC-European Centre for Nature Conservation)

ECNC was an independent European biodiversity center for sustainable development, aimed at promoting a beautiful Europe, healthy nature and a sustainable economy.

1990 – 1997

Deputy Head / Europe Coordinator International Affairs Nature, Forest and Biodiversity, Ministry of Agriculture, Nature Management and Food Quality (LNV)

In particular, I was responsible for EU coordination, including Natura 2000, Eastern and Central Europe Nature Management Program, Pan-European Ecological Network, International Nature Management Program, and the Government’s policy on Tropical Rainforest and wetlands of international importance.

Other experiences

Inspirator, connector and manager

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Who am I?

I am Rob Wolters, inspirator, connector and manager, and have been working passionately for several decades on shaping new social and economic paradigms, connections, innovations and partnerships, in which nature and sustainability are central. Both nationally and internationally.