Christa Pieffers

Christa Pieffers MBA is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in international business development and trade advisory roles. Currently serving as a Senior Advisor Trade and Project Manager at Oost NL since June 2021, Christa focuses on enhancing the economic landscape of Gelderland and Overijssel, while also supporting SMEs in their global expansion efforts. As a Project Manager at the European Commission since July 2017, Christa provides coaching under the EIC Accelerator initiative. Previous roles include mentoring positions at Saxion University of Applied Sciences and creating a consultancy business, Creating Business Opportunities, specializing in export and marketing strategies. Christa holds an International Executive MBA from TSM Business School and has an impressive educational background in marketing, international relations, and economics from various esteemed institutions.