Cristel van de Ven

Cristel van de Ven is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in organizational development and HR consultancy. As the Chair of the Vereniging Zelfstandigen Nederland (VZN) since September 2020, Cristel advocates for self-employed individuals and works to enhance their position in the labor market. Additionally, Cristel serves as a member of the Sociaal-Economische Raad, representing the interests of self-employed entrepreneurs. As the founder and owner of Factor Vijf, Cristel leads a research and consultancy firm focused on organization development. Other notable roles include serving as Chair of the Supervisory Board for both Blik op Werk and CROW, as well as previous management positions at Randstad HR Solutions and TNO Quality of Life. Cristel's educational background includes degrees from prestigious institutions such as Tilburg University and Yale University, further enhancing a strong foundation in policy and organizational sciences.