Machtelt Schelling is an experienced HR professional currently serving as HR Director at PreZero Nederland since June 2021, focusing on talent management and organizational development within a leading European environmental services provider. Previously, Machtelt held the position of Talent Development Manager at SUEZ and Learning and Development Manager at the World Food Programme, where contributions included diversity initiatives and talent strategies. Machtelt's extensive background also encompasses founding Ubi Gallery, advising at The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Beijing, and various roles within the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, focusing on talent development and educational strategy. Academic credentials include Master's Degrees in Art History and Graduate Teaching, with further education from prestigious institutions such as Sotheby's Institute of Art and The Wharton School.