Thies Frankema

Thies Frankema has extensive experience in geo-information and GIS-related roles, currently serving as Informatie Adviseur/Procesverbinder/Gegevensmanager at Waterschap Vallei en Veluwe since January 2012, where geo-information is utilized organization-wide and communicates with citizens. Prior experience includes leadership as Voorzitter Wijzigingsadviescommisie Diensten at Het Waterschapshuis and a GIS-specialist position at Waterschap Veluwe, focusing on data management and quality. Frankema's career also features GIS positions at Arcadis and Nieuwland, along with initial internships that laid a foundation in ecological analysis and policy development. Educational qualifications include an Ing degree in Natuur en landschaptechniek from Van Hall Larenstein University and an MBO in Bos en natuurbeheer from AOC Terra.