Ger van der Wal

Head Of Sales I Cluster Agri-horti at Easyfairs Netherlands

Ger van der Wal has a diverse work experience spanning from 2006 to present. Ger is currently working as a Statenlid (provincial council member) for Provincie Overijssel. In this role, they focus on the domains of Economy (MKB) and Environment & Energy.

Prior to this, Ger worked as the Head of Sales in the agricultural team of Easyfairs, where they supported a talented team and aimed to make a difference with their enthusiasm and passion.

Before joining Easyfairs, Ger operated their own consultancy, Ger van der Wal Consultancy, where they specialized in advising the edible insect industry. Ger worked as a freelancer and provided expertise on farming, processing, and selling insects for human consumption.

Additionally, Ger served as a Public Affairs Consultant for the Belgian Insect Industry Federation (BiiF) and as a Keurmeester Schilderwerk (inspector of painting work) for Vereniging Eigen Huis.

Ger's entrepreneurial journey began with the founding of DeliBugs, a pioneering company in the insect industry. DeliBugs was the first in the Netherlands to supply products with insects to supermarkets, including insect lollipops at Albert Heijn. Unfortunately, the company closed its doors in November 2017 due to challenges with export licenses. Prior to DeliBugs, Ger worked as the Managing Director of Insect Europe BV, where they harvested and sold various edible insects.

Furthermore, Ger gained experience as a representative for NVB Ubbens Bouwstoffen and SFA Benelux BV, specializing in the construction and coatings industry respectively. Ger also held the position of Service Center Manager at Sigma Coatings Nederland.

Overall, Ger's work experience covers a wide range of industries and roles, showcasing their expertise and adaptability.

From 1984 to 1986, Ger van der Wal attended HAVO, but the degree and field of study are unknown.

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Hengelo, Netherlands

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Easyfairs Netherlands

Easyfairs Nederland is onderdeel van moederbedrijf Easyfairs. Easyfairs Nederland is ontstaan uit Easyfairs en Evenementenhal, twee organisaties die elkaar in 2016 hebben gevonden en besloten de krachten te bundelen. De missie van Easyfairs Nederland is het bedienen van communities en ‘een beeld te geven van hun toekomst’ op niet te missen evenementen die aansluiten op hun behoeften. Easyfairs Nederland organiseert meer dan 80 evenementen in Nederland. Het portfolio bestaat onder meer uit: Building Holland, Bakkersvak, Dutch Comic Con, Empack, Green Expo, Pumps & Valves, Transport & Logistics, Rundvee & Mechanisatie Vakdagen, HortiContact, Transport Compleet, Auto Prof - AMT Live, Bouw Compleet, De Groene Sector Vakbeurs, Maritime Industry, TrendZ, Aqua Nederland Vakbeurs en Infra Relatiedagen. Easyfairs Nederland beheert twee eventlocaties in Nederland: Evenementenhal Gorinchem en Evenementenhal Hardenberg. Beide locaties bieden uiteenlopende mogelijkheden voor zowel particulieren als de zakelijke markt voor beurzen en congressen, evenementen en concerten, vergaderingen en (bedrijfs)feesten. Iedere locatie beschikt over 20.000 tot 40.000 m2 expositieruimte, moderne restaurants en duizenden parkeerplaatsen. Easyfairs Nederland streeft ernaar om Nederlands meest dynamische, flexibele en doeltreffende speler te zijn in de evenementensector. Om dit doel te bereiken zet de organisatie de beste marketing- en technologietools in voor haar medewerkers en creëert het sterke merken. ‘Visit the future’ met Easyfairs Nederland.