Rutger B. has extensive experience in sustainability and energy management, currently serving as Procesregisseur for smart energy hubs at Provincie Overijssel since August 2022. Rutger founded Beekman Bildung in July 2016, providing technical research and advice on sustainable decision-making for public and private entities. Additional roles include advising on sustainability for various municipalities, such as Gemeente Deventer and Gemeente Ede, and managing projects at Firan focused on decentralized energy systems for business parks. Rutger's educational background includes a Master of Science in Systems Engineering, Policy Analysis and Management from Delft University of Technology, along with degrees in applied philosophy and humanistic studies.