Peter Konijn

Peter Konijn's work experience begins with their current role as the Certification Director Land Use & Digital Solutions at SustainCERT since April 2021. Before this, they worked at Rainforest Alliance from 2018 to 2021, starting as the Director of Farm & Supply Chain Intelligence and later becoming the Manager of Monitoring & Evaluation. Prior to their time at Rainforest Alliance, Peter was the Manager of Monitoring and Evaluation at UTZ Certified from 2013 to 2018, where they focused on sustainable farming and better opportunities for farmers. Before that, they were the Director of Knowing Emerging Powers from 2011 to 2013, conducting research and sharing findings about the role of emerging powers in Africa's development. Peter also served as a Resident Scholar at Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University from 2011 to 2013. Peter'searlier work experience includes roles as Manager of Policy and Evaluation at Cordaid (2002-2010), Policy Advisor at Ministerie van BZK (1999-2002), and Policy Advisor at Ecooperation (1993-1999). Peter began their career as a Studium Generale Policy Officer at Wageningen University (1992-1993) and a Researcher at the University of Amsterdam (1991-1993).

Peter Konijn began their education at Wageningen University & Research in 1982, where they pursued a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Irrigation. Peter successfully completed their studies in 1987. Following this, they enrolled at the University of Amsterdam from 1987 to 1991 to pursue a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Political Science. Thus, Peter Konijn completed their educational journey with a strong foundation in both Irrigation and Political Science.