André van Riel

André van Riel has gained extensive work experience in various roles and companies throughout their career. In 2014, they started their professional journey at Beach Hockey International as an Assistant Project Manager. In the same year, they became the Head of Youth Academy at Hockeyclub HDS. André continued their career by joining Gemeente Rotterdam in 2017 as a Junior Researcher and later moved to Kijkduin Obstacle Run as a Project Manager for one year. In 2016, André joined Gemeente Den Haag as a Junior Researcher where they worked until 2018. During this time, they also worked at cip marketing GmbH as a Brand Reputation Specialist for both Adidas and Reebok. André's experience expanded when they joined TOPdesk in 2018 as an Account Manager. André then advanced to become a Project Manager in 2019 and later took on the roles of Talent Lead and Internal Communications Lead from 2021 to the present. André van Riel's work experience demonstrates versatility and a strong background in project management, research, and brand reputation management.

André van Riel pursued their education in a chronological manner. André began their academic journey in 2012 at De Haagse Hogeschool/The Hague University of Applied Sciences, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Sport Management, completing their studies in 2016. Following this, in 2017, André attended Leiden University for a Pre-master program in Public Administration. André continued at Leiden University in 2018 to pursue a Master's degree in Public Administration, which they completed in 2019.

In addition to their formal education, André obtained various certifications. In 2015, they acquired the HT2-Trainer/coach certificate from KNHB, and in 2017, they received the HT3-Trainer/coach certificate, also from KNHB. Furthermore, in 2021, André achieved the Certified Project Management Associate (IPMA level D) certification from IPMA: International Project Management Association.