John Willems

John Willems has extensive experience in the education and training sector, particularly in the fish industry, serving as an all-round trainer and instructor at SVO vakopleiding food since 2006, where responsibilities include mentoring students and examining programs in the fish sector. Additionally, John has worked as a freelance trainer and instructor in the same field. Prior to this, John owned Visgilde John Willems, leading a team of 14 and developing a franchise model for fish sales from 1991 to 2009. Earlier career experience includes serving as a wader bird protector for Staatsbosbeheer, overseeing the management of wetlands and collaborating with farmers. John holds several qualifications, including a degree in Didactic Competence for MBO from Fontys University and specialized training in fish science.