Michiel Pols

Michiel Pols is an experienced professional in the field of water management, currently serving as a Strategisch beleidsadviseur voldoende water at Waterschap De Dommel since September 2023. As the Owner and Innovation Consultant at 1Blue since April 2019, Michiel focuses on fostering innovation within the water sector. Prior roles include working as a Strateeg schoon en voldoende water for Provincie Noord-Brabant, Lead water & value case consultant at &Flux B.V., and various positions at NWP (Netherlands Water Partnership), contributing to water technology innovation and collaboration. Background includes significant experience as a Sr. Business Developer Water at InnovationQuarter and Project developer for the VPdelta program at Delft University of Technology, along with earlier consultancy roles. Academic credentials include a Master’s degree in Hydrology, aquatic ecology, and water quality management from Wageningen University & Research and a Bachelor’s in Land and water management from Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences.