Karlijn Pels

Karlijn Pels is a seasoned professional specializing in sustainable vision and strategy development within the water and food sectors at VanWaarde. With over 15 years of experience, she has a robust background in strategic product development, digital transformation, and project realization in fast-paced environments.

Professional Background

• Current Role: Transitiemanager at VanWaarde, focusing on transition challenges in agriculture and water management.
• Previous Experience:
  • Senior Strategic Partnership Manager at Google.
  • Business Development & Innovation Manager at PostNL.
  • Sales roles in the agricultural sector.

Education

Karlijn holds a bachelor's degree in Industrial Design & Engineering - Strategic Product Design from Technische Universiteit Delft. She has also participated in the Young Executive Programme (YEP) at TNT, enhancing her leadership skills.

Skills and Contributions

Karlijn is known for her ability to:

• Simplify complex issues and provide clear, analytically supported proposals.
• Collaborate effectively to drive tangible results in various sectors, including retail, e-commerce, and sustainability.
• Lead projects and contribute to the growth of organizations through strategic partnerships and innovation.

Her commitment to impactful innovation is evident in her work, aiming to create a better future through sustainable practices.1