Erik Beekhuizen

Erik Beekhuizen is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in program and project management within the IT and maritime sectors. Currently serving as a Senior Program Manager for Data Foundation at Van Oord since August 2023, Erik focuses on implementing sustainable Data Governance and establishing a centralized data and analytics platform. As a Partner at ESP Consultancy BV since January 2017, Erik has collaborated with numerous clients including van Oord, Stolt-Nielsen, Damen Shipyard, and NN Group. Previous roles include positions such as Head Product Owners for Stolt-Nielsen Limited's Ship Owning Division and Senior Program Manager at Damen, along with significant contributions to IT management and innovation at companies like Ziggo and Vopak. Erik holds an Executive MBA from Nyenrode Business University and a Master's degree in Business Administration with a focus on Supply Chain Management from Erasmus University, complemented by a Bachelor's in Computer Science from The Hague University.