Gabriël Franken

Gabriël Franken is an experienced professional in project and team management within various sectors, including environmental management and public administration. Currently serving as Teammanager tactisch advies en wegbeheer at Waterschap Rivierenland, Gabriël oversees a team responsible for maintenance advisory in water management and infrastructure. Previously, as Teammanager Bodem at Omgevingsdienst Rivierenland, significant contributions were made towards soil management aligned with new legislation. Gabriël has held interim management roles at Rijksinstituut voor Volksgezondheid en Milieu and Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland, focusing on diverse programs and funding strategies for agriculture and fisheries. An extensive background includes positions as project manager and business controller at NDW and managerial roles shaping urban development at Gemeente IJsselstein and Gemeente Lingewaard. Gabriël holds a master's degree in chemistry from Eindhoven University of Technology and additional qualifications in industrial marketing and management.