Ben Hendriks

Ben Hendriks is a positive and energetic individual with a strong inclination towards socially engaged work. He excels in communication, social interactions, and possesses excellent organizational skills.

Ben's educational background includes studying VWO with a focus on Economics & Society plus Biology at Lyceum Schöndeln. He further pursued a Master of Science (MSc) in Persuasive Communication and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Communication, General at the Universiteit van Amsterdam.

In his professional journey, Ben held the position of Project Manager for Development Neighborhoods at the Amsterdam Municipality's Project Management Office. Prior to this role, he served as Assistant Project Manager for various initiatives such as Amsterdam Climate Neutral, Development Neighborhoods, Tackling Loneliness, and Poverty Management. He also engaged in press communication for Spatial & Economic Affairs, managed communication programs for cycling, and handled internal communications at the Project Management Office.

Ben Hendriks also ventured into the private sector, working as a Marketing & Social Media Manager at Fietsenwinkel.nl within the International Bike Group. He gained experience in sales & marketing at Zoef.com B.V., content editing for websites, and blogging for Medium-online. His earlier career involved internships in editorial roles at NOS and PR & Communication at Huis voor de Kunsten Limburg. Additionally, Ben has served as a homework assistant and promoter in various part-time positions.