Rick van de Weg

Rick van de Weg is a seasoned communications professional with extensive experience in public relations and corporate affairs. As a co-founder of Havana Orange since October 2009, Rick has specialized in 'Community PR', integrating various communication strategies. Currently, Rick holds multiple positions, including Spokesperson for Corporate Affairs and Manager of Corporate & Internal Communications at Damen Shipyards Group since March 2019, and Press Officer and Editor In Chief at Port of Rotterdam since April 2015. Previously, Rick served as International Practice Area Leader for Corporate PR at Havas, Managing Partner at Euro RSCG Bikker, and held editorial roles in several organizations, including the Royal Netherlands Navy. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Business Economics from Erasmus University Rotterdam and additional training at Harvard Business School and SRM, reflecting a strong academic foundation in the field.