Max Kranendijk

Max Kranendijk is a seasoned Innovator, Strategist, Challenger, Idea Generator, Project Manager, Leader, and Team Builder with over 12 years of experience in Innovation Management and a decade of active involvement in the Corporate-Startup ecosystem.

He is an Innovation enthusiast with a strong track record of initiating, pitching, managing, and implementing successful projects in areas like Big Data, IoT, and Smart Home technologies, backed by C-level support.

Max is on a mission to elevate Rabobank to be the leading bank for Innovation partnerships, showcasing his expertise in building and communicating a compelling vision, forming cross-functional teams, and executing projects seamlessly.

His professional journey includes negotiating and finalizing partnerships and contracts with both corporate entities and startups, illustrating his prowess in overcoming typical corporate obstacles and driving collaborations.

Aside from his corporate achievements, Max has a profound international exposure, having studied, worked, and lived in various countries like China, South Africa, and Sweden, and visited 69 nations to date, enriching his global perspective and business acumen.

He holds an array of educational qualifications from prestigious institutions like Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship, Rotterdam School of Management, and THNK School of Creative Leadership, covering areas such as Innovation, Leadership, and Business Administration.

Throughout his career, Max has held key roles at renowned organizations like Rabobank, Vodafone Netherlands, and University of Applied Sciences Utrecht, where he excelled in Open Innovation, Smart Home technologies, and Project Management.

Max Kranendijk's multifaceted background, extensive international experience, and cutting-edge expertise make him a prominent figure in the realm of corporate innovation and strategic leadership.