Mark Helder

Mark Helder currently serves as the Voorzitter of Koninklijke Metaalunie, where the organization advocates for the Dutch SME manufacturing sector. In addition, Mark holds roles as a member of the MKB adviesraad at ING, vice chairman and treasurer of MKB-Nederland, and a member of the Sociaal-Economische Raad. Mark is also the chairman of the Supervisory Board at HGG Profiling Specialists, an international company specializing in 3D steel profile cutting. As an entrepreneur and investor, Mark owns Bright and co-initiates Rijk aan het Wad, a platform for sustainable living and entrepreneurship. Mark has previously been involved with Rolan Robotics and the Techniekraad Noord-Holland, focusing on innovation and strengthening technical education. Mark holds an M.Sc. in Bedrijfskunde from Erasmus University Rotterdam and has undertaken further education in governance, debate, and NLP leadership.