Sjoerd van der Wiel

Sjoerd van der Wiel is an experienced professional currently serving as the General Director at Fervent since December 2012, focusing on addressing the personnel shortage in the geo-sector and enhancing geo-data management. In addition, Sjoerd holds positions as a Board Member and Program Manager at Stichting GEO Innovatie since January 2020, fostering connections between labor market demands and educational opportunities. Sjoerd is also an active representative of GeoBusiness Nederland in the Commission for Vocational Education and serves in various capacities including Secretary for Sponsorgroep Harkemase Boys and Director at Geokompas. Previous roles include Project Manager at Nord Delta Solutions and Manager at GOA Infra Groep, alongside contributions to VO Surhuisterveen as MR and LOR from 2013 to 2017. Sjoerd's educational background includes a degree in HBO Bedrijfskunde.