Jack Stroeken

Jack Stroeken has a diverse work experience spanning over several industries. Jack started their career in 1989 as a Research Director VP at Motivaction International, an international market research agency. Jack then moved on to become the Manager Sales, Marketing & R&D at Ouwehand Visverwerking B.V., a family enterprise in the food industry. After that, Jack became the Managing Partner and founder of Business Openers INNOVACTION, a strategic marketing innovation agency.

In 2008, Jack joined GroentenFruit Bureau as the General Manager, where they worked with the Dutch fresh produce sector, focusing on production, trade, retail, and foodservice. Simultaneously, in the same year, they founded BeGood&, which participates in social initiatives for a healthier world.

From 2013 to 2016, Jack served as the Board Chairman of Slow Food Nederland - Slow Food Foundation, an international grassroot organization. Currently, Jack is the CEO Founder of Ekomenu, a foodbox scheme that focuses on healthy menus for conscious consumers and those with specific needs. Ekomenu is experiencing significant growth and aims to expand its personalized menus and target group policy.

Jack Stroeken has a diverse education history spanning several decades. In 1975, they started their education at Marianum where they pursued their VWO diploma, completing it in 1982. Following this, from 1983 to 1989, they attended Wageningen University & Research, majoring in Plant Sciences and obtaining a degree of MsC, ir. During this period, they focused on the study of plant sciences.

After a gap of several years, Jack pursued further education in the field of marketing. In 1990 and 1991, they attended NIMA, where they pursued a degree in NIMA C, specializing in Marketing Strategy. This further enhanced their expertise in marketing.

In 2004, they enrolled at NIMA - college van register marketeers where they pursued a degree in Strategy & Marketing. During this time, they further developed their skills and knowledge in these fields, completing their education in 2018.

To supplement their education and professional qualifications, Jack obtained additional certifications. In 2007, they received the title of "Register Marketeer" from the European Marketing Certification Foundation.

Overall, Jack Stroeken has a comprehensive educational background in the fields of Plant Sciences, Marketing Strategy, and Marketing & Strategy.