Erik Baarda

Erik Baarda is an experienced professional with a strong academic background and expertise in business analysis and finance. Erik served as a Student Business Research Consultant at the University of Groningen, working for a Dutch artificial intelligence start-up and achieving a high grade of 9. Erik later held various roles at Rabobank, including Analyst for Value Chain Finance, where responsibilities included portfolio and transaction management for the Netherlands and Africa, as well as structured lending and receivables finance. Additional experience includes positions as a Junior/Medior CDD Analyst and Business Analyst for Digital Working Capital, implementing agile methodologies across diverse global regions. Erik holds multiple degrees from the University of Groningen, including a Master's in International Economics and Business and a Bachelor's in Artificial Intelligence, complemented by studies in North American Studies and a minor in Political Science.