Wessel Poeder

Wessel Poeder is an experienced professional in economic policy and program management, currently serving as Programmamanager Economie at Provincie Groningen since August 2020, focusing on sustainability in industry, digitalization for SMEs, and labor market adaptability. Previously held roles include Senior Beleidsadviseur Economie at Provincie Groningen, and Senior Beleidsmedewerker Economische Zaken at Gemeente Smallingerland, where efforts were centered on enhancing local economic conditions. Experience also includes positions as Senior Adviseur en Projectmanager at Procap, Senior Adviseur Ondernemersondersteuning at Kamer van Koophandel, and various managerial roles at Kamer van Koophandel Noord-Groningen, Gemeente Assen, and Gemeente Sneek, all aimed at regional economic development and policy advisement. Wessel Poeder holds degrees from the University of Groningen and Academische Opleidingen Groningen (AOG).