NWO (Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research)
Richard Melessen is an experienced HR professional currently serving as a Senior HR Officer at NWO (Nederlandse Organisatie voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek) since April 2016, managing human resources for a network of national research institutes. Prior to this role, Richard held various HR positions, including Hfd Faciliteiten en P&O at Gebroeders Pol b.v., HR business advisor at eXistèns, and HR consultant at P&O Support. Richard also has experience as a team leader at Gemeente Oplossingen, and as an HR manager and Head of P&O at Lamico bv and PKF/POST-Groep respectively, where strategic personnel management, administration, and systems were key responsibilities. Earlier career roles include positions as a Vestigingsmanager at Amedes, Accountmanager at Netwatch, and Sales Executive at Brunel. Richard holds a Bachelor's degree in HRM from Hanze, completed between 1993 and 1997.