Rik van Baak

Rik van Baak has a strong background in business development, marketing, and sales, with experience in various industries. Rik started their career as a Marketing and Sales Consultant at Ducares in 2012. In 2012, they co-founded WorldBeanz, a company specializing in selling high-quality coffee beans. From 2013 to 2013, Rik interned at Charter House International, where they focused on marketing and business development. Rik then joined Chemelco International B.V. in 2014, where they served as a Desk Sales Manager, Export Manager for the Caribbean and Central America, and Export Manager based in Costa Rica. Finally, Rik joined Barentz in 2018, where they held several roles including Business Development Manager for Latin America, Regional Manager for Central America and Mexico, and Director of Human Nutrition for Mexico.

Rik van Baak's education history includes a Bachelor of Science degree in International Business from Tilburg University, completed between 2008 and 2011. Rik also pursued a Master of Science degree in International Business with a focus on Entrepreneurship & SME Management at Maastricht University from 2012 to 2013. Prior to that, they studied Business administration and management at Universidad Torcuato Di Tella from 2010 to 2011. Rik completed their Gymnasium education, with a focus on N&T, Economy, and Latin, at Cambreur College.