Ally van der Boon

Ally van der Boon is an experienced professional specializing in innovation, sustainability, technology, and business transformation. Currently serving as Chief Freelance Officer at Just Peaches Inc. since January 2018, Ally also contributes as a board advisor and coach for Refugees Forward, supporting newcomers' economic empowerment. Previous roles include Chairman of the Stichting Mama Foundation, Collaborative Innovation Program Manager for AkzoNobel's Paint the Future program, and Co-founder of FuelUp, which focuses on technology discovery. Ally has authored a book on open innovation for SMEs and has experience mentoring students through ING's Jump Start initiative. Educational background includes studies at HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht and Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences.