Hans Westerhof

Hans Westerhof is a seasoned entrepreneur and management consultant with extensive experience in supporting early-stage startups and advancing clean technology initiatives. As Co-Founder and Managing Director of remove, Europe's leading accelerator for carbon dioxide removal startups, Hans is pivotal in shaping the European CDR ecosystem. In addition to founding Occami, a management consulting firm, and serving as a Startup Coach for ClimateLaunchpad, Hans co-founded Non-Dilutive Capital, a startup investment fund, and played significant roles in various organizations, including the Carbon Removal ClimAccelerator and Climate-KIC, where Hans led entrepreneurship efforts in the Benelux region. Hans also has an extensive background in governance and management as evidenced by past positions with De Beuk Organisatieadvies, Digitaal Erfgoed Nederland, and the Nederlands Instituut voor Beeld en Geluid. Academic credentials include advanced education from prestigious institutions such as Harvard Business School, MIT, and the University of Amsterdam, where Hans earned a Master's degree in Political Science.