Lydie Vellema

Lydie Vellema is an accomplished HR and Operations Manager at ILX since June 2022, specializing in investments in global development finance projects. Vellema has been a municipal councillor for D66 in Oegstgeest since 2016, contributing to the campaign commission. Previous experience includes serving as an Executive Assistant Manager at Investment Funds for Health in Africa and as an Education Professional at RKBS De Bras Den Haag. Vellema has extensive project management experience, having worked with Base Consulting and the South African Netherlands Chamber of Commerce, and led initiatives through Sodaju Consulting for major corporations in South Africa. Earlier roles include General Manager at NBTC Holland Marketing, where Vellema launched the Netherlands Board of Tourism's office and organized promotional activities. Vellema holds a Higher University degree in Public Affairs from the University of Twente and a Bachelor of Education from Hogeschool Leiden, with additional current pursuits in Strategic HRM.