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Ron van der Kolk is a seasoned professional in business development and marketing with extensive experience across various industries. Currently serving as a Business Development professional at Oost NL since January 2023, Ron focuses on enhancing production and establishment conditions within the semiconductor, photonics, and heterogeneous systems sectors. Prior to this role, Ron directed PhotonicsNL from January 2018 to December 2022, aiming to strengthen the Dutch photonics network nationally and globally. Additional experience includes Operations Manager and Account Manager at Sigmax, where responsibility included daily operations and client relations. Ron held various marketing and strategic roles at Rabobank for nearly a decade, managing marketing strategies and advising executive management. Earlier career highlights include managerial positions at Iddink and strategic advisory roles at Thales and M&I/Partners, complemented by a Master’s degree in Business Administration and IT from the University of Twente.
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Vanuit een heldere maatschappelijke missie helpt Oost NL al bijna 50 jaar ondernemers in Oost-Nederland innovaties te versnellen en naar de markt te brengen. Dat doen we door te innoveren, investeren en internationaliseren: > We ontwikkelen en versterken regionale bedrijvenclusters en kennisnetwerken. > We treden op als durfinvesteerder vanaf een vroege fase. > We versterken de regionale economie door het aantrekken van buitenlandse bedrijven. Oost NL zorgt als partner, verbinder en versterker voor een goede voedingsbodem voor innovatieve ondernemers in Gelderland en Overijssel die werken aan duurzame verandering. Samen met onze partners en opdrachtgevers gaan we voor een leefbare toekomst, met technologische vernieuwing en innovatie in duurzame voeding, toegankelijke gezondheidszorg en slimme energie. Dat doen we vanuit de kracht van Oost-Nederland. In opdracht van provincie Gelderland, provincie Overijssel en het Ministerie van Economische Zaken & Klimaat. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About Oost NL Oost NL is the development agency of East Netherlands. Oost NL works from a social mission: to contribute to the necessary transitions for a sustainable and healthy future. We do this by working together with partners to strengthen those innovation themes in which entrepreneurial East Netherlands is powerful: food, health, tech, energy and circular. We support innovative companies in their development, invest in them with public funds, and connect the region with national and international players. We are committed to social and economic impact. Oost NL commissioned by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate, the province of Gelderland, and the province of Overijssel.