Wouter Drinkwaard

Wouter Drinkwaard is a seasoned professional in the fields of business development and environmental solutions with over a decade of experience at Shell, where Wouter currently serves as the Business Development Manager for Nature Based Solutions. In this role, Wouter leads investments in projects aimed at conserving and restoring natural ecosystems while addressing climate change. Previous positions at Shell include Technical Manager and Senior Carbon Opportunities Adviser, where Wouter was instrumental in forming the Nature Based Solutions team and developing projects like the collaboration with Staatsbosbeheer to plant 5 million trees in the Netherlands. Wouter co-founded De Blije Groene Baby, focusing on carbon-neutral upbringing, and has experience as an Energy Consultant at Cofely Energy Solutions. Wouter holds multiple degrees, including an MSc in Innovation Sciences from Eindhoven University of Technology and an Investment Banking certification from the New York Institute of Finance.