Ronny Okkerse is a seasoned innovation and digitization professional with extensive experience in various managerial roles. Currently serving as the Manager of Innovation & Digitisation at Hoogheemraadschap van Schieland en de Krimpenerwaard since February 2024, Okkerse also holds the position of Innovation Manager at Ynnovo since May 2015, specializing in helping organizations identify and develop new opportunities. Previous roles include New Business Developer at Ugoo, where Okkerse redesigned an online sales funnel and targeted potential clients in the software and IT industry, and Open Innovation Manager at PULL B.V., where significant sustainable growth solutions and partnerships were established. Okkerse holds a Master’s degree in Management of Innovation from Erasmus University Rotterdam and a degree in Business Administration & Agri-food business from HAS green academy.