Lennard Drogendijk

Lennard Drogendijk is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in business development and entrepreneurship, currently serving as Managing Director of Business Development Friesland since October 2002, where over 100 start-up companies have been supported. As Voorzitter of Stichting Leeuwarden Hoofdstad van de Smaak since January 2014, Lennard has been instrumental in promoting the culinary excellence of Friesland through various events. Additionally, as Chairman of Inqubator Leeuwarden since June 2010, Lennard has facilitated the growth of student start-ups and entrepreneurs. As the owner of Lance Consulting since May 1995, a firm dedicated to procurement services in Northern Netherlands, and through previous roles such as Chairman of the De HET Leeuwarder Ondernemersprijs and founder of the Fryslân Development Fonds, Lennard has significantly contributed to the local business landscape. Educationally, Lennard holds a Drs. in Business Science from the University of Groningen and a Bachelor's degree in International Hospitality from Christelijke Hogeschool Nederland.