Gabriël Franken

Gabriël Franken is an experienced professional currently serving as Teammanager Bodem at Omgevingsdienst Rivierenland since August 2023, focusing on the importance of soil management in spatial developments in the Rivierenland region under the new Environmental Planning Act. Prior roles include Programmamanager at Rijksinstituut voor Volksgezondheid en Milieu, where Gabriël managed various programs and projects, and Teammanager Gebiedsfinanciering at Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO), overseeing EU funding execution for the Dutch agricultural and fisheries sectors. Gabriël's extensive background includes project management and business control at NDW within Rijkswaterstaat, interim management for spatial planning at Gemeente Lingewaard, and leadership roles at Gemeente IJsselstein and Jansen MI Consultants. Educational qualifications include a master's degree in chemistry from Eindhoven University of Technology, along with studies in industrial marketing and management.