Erik Gaarenstroom is a highly educated and accomplished individual with a diverse range of skills and experiences. He received his Gymnasium Diploma with a focus on Nature & Health from Praedinius Gymnasium Groningen. From there, he went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Life Science and Technology from both Universiteit Leiden and Technische Universiteit Delft, followed by a Master of Science in Systems Engineering, Policy Analysis and Management from Technische Universiteit Delft. He also studied Liberal Arts at Georgia College and State University and completed a Master of Business Administration at INSEAD.

Erik's professional experience includes working as a Head of Customer Success at Samotics, a Consultant at Bain & Company, a Senior Associate Consultant, and an Associate Consultant also with Bain & Company. In addition, Erik served as a Graduate Intern on the Asset Management Consulting team at Grontmij Nederland and did a summer internship at Fugro.

Erik has a variety of interests and skills, including customer success, consulting, engineering, technology, policy, and project management. He has experience working in diverse environments, including academia, private industry, and consulting firms. Erik is a hardworking and dedicated individual, and he has a bright future ahead of him.