Marieke Leegwater

Marieke Leegwater is an experienced international programme coordinator specializing in palm oil, currently serving at Solidaridad Network since April 2012, where responsibilities include developing the Global Palm Oil Strategy and co-leading the RSPO Smallholder Working Group. Marieke also manages key accounts for prominent clients such as Unilever, Johnson & Johnson, Henkel, and BASF. Prior to this role, Marieke held the position of Manager of Sustainable Production at the Product Board Margarine, Fats and Oils from January 2003 to March 2012, and worked as a legal assistant at the Center for International Legal Cooperation from 2001 to 2002. Marieke obtained a Master's Degree in Dutch Law, with a focus on Administrative and Environmental Law, from Leiden University between 1996 and 2002.