Benne Holwerda

Benne Holwerda is an experienced professional specializing in energy transition and sustainable development, currently serving as a Beleidsadviseur energietransitie at Gemeente Gooise Meren since May 2023 and as a Programmaspecialist Circulaire Economie for Samenwerkingsverband De Waddeneilanden since January 2022. Previous roles include Communication Advisor for sustainable development at Gemeente Ameland, where substantial experience in sustainability projects was gained, and positions as a writer and advisor focused on technology and sustainability for Holwerda & Holwerda v.o.f. and Duurzaam Ameland. Holwerda has also contributed to internal and external communications for Biltstede Makelaars and had teaching roles in communication at Hogeschool van Amsterdam and IVA Driebergen. A degree in Electrotechnics from HAN University of Applied Sciences complements a robust professional background in communication and sustainability initiatives.