Matthijs Bakker

Matthijs Bakker is currently an advisor at OchtendMensen, a role commenced in March 2023, focusing on initiating projects with enthusiasm. Previous experience includes working as a hospitality employee at Skanna Horeca Uitzendbureau, where responsibilities encompassed serving and hosting at events. Matthijs also contributed as an entrepreneur with Enactus from July 2021 to October 2022, supporting the integration of socially isolated refugees through employment in a catering company. Additionally, experience as a tutor and exam trainer at Lyceo involved assisting high school students facing academic challenges. An internship at the Immigratie- en Naturalisatiedienst provided insight into business operations within the immigration sector. Matthijs served as project manager for an EFR consultancy project, leading a team in research for sustainable development around the Majete Wildlife Reserve in Malawi. Early career experience includes a logistical role at Dirk van den Broek. Matthijs holds a Master’s degree in Global Business and Sustainability from Rotterdam School of Management and dual Bachelor's degrees in Economics and Philosophy from Erasmus University and Università Bocconi.