Jean - Michel Molenaar

Jean-michel Molenaar is an experienced professional in innovation, education, and business development, currently serving as Chair at Stichting Fab Foundation Europe since February 2024. As an Independent Consultant for Digital Gravity since August 2021, Jean-michel collaborates with international clients to create innovative spaces and programs. Jean-michel is a Founding Member of The Resilience Collective and has held the position of Senior Consultant for International Projects at The Fab Foundation since June 2016, focusing on contract negotiation and the development of education and innovation spaces. Previously, Jean-michel was the Managing Director of Fab Connections, overseeing sales and curriculum development, and served as Humanitarian Fab Lab Manager at Terre des hommes foundation, promoting digital technology for vulnerable populations. Teaching roles at Tufts University and Pôle Supérieur de Design have included courses on engineering design and prototyping. Jean-michel holds a Master's degree in Digital Media Design from HKU and a Bachelor's degree in Business/Commerce from Inholland University of Applied Sciences.