Peter Biekens

Peter Biekens has a diverse work experience that spans various roles and industries. Peter is currently serving as the Head of Innovation & Education at Fontys | Pulsed, a position they have held since 2022. Prior to this, Peter was heavily involved with Fontys University of Applied Sciences, where they co-founded Fontys PULSED and served as a Co-Founder of Fontys Educational Designers (FED). Peter also held roles as a project leader for the master's program in Digital Technology Engineering and a process consultant for the propaedeutic phase TechStart in the technical domain. Before their time at Fontys, Peter co-founded Brainnovation in 2015, focusing on promoting creativity for everyone. Additionally, they worked for the City of Gemert-Bakel as a policy consultant and trainee, leading various projects related to creative thinking, recreation and tourism, and art and culture.

Peter Biekens has a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Mediterranean Studies (Spanish Language and Culture) from Radboud University, which they obtained from 2001 to 2006. Peter later attended Coaching Academy International from 2013 to 2014 and received an Apprentice Coach degree in the study of professional coaching (Leergang Professioneel Coachen - LPC). In addition, they completed a Basic Qualification in Education - HBO (BKO) program at Fontys University of Applied Sciences from 2012 to 2013. Peter also has some educational experience at Universidad de Almería and Universidad de Granada, but the exact degrees or fields of study are not specified. Prior to university, they attended Theresialyceum Tilburg, but no further information is available about their studies there.