Wouter Swenneker

Wouter Swenneker is a sustainability advisor and biomimicry expert who currently serves as the Chairman of the Taskforce Climate at VIA Nederland.4 He is also the Managing Partner at Nature's Right, a company he founded in December 2019.3

Professional Background

Swenneker's expertise lies in sustainable innovation inspired by nature. He believes that we can solve challenges using proven strategies from the natural world.2 As a biomimicry expert, he has been using this positive approach for years to deliver interactive inspiration sessions to various organizations.1

Work and Research

Nature's Right:: As the founder of Nature's Right, Swenneker has helped various organizations become more sustainable and innovative, using nature as a compass and inspiration.12

Avans University of Applied Sciences:: He is also active as a biomimicry expert and researcher at Avans University of Applied Sciences. His research focuses on how growth strategies from the natural world can help green and social organizations grow faster.12

Speaking and Consulting

Swenneker is a sought-after speaker who gives talks on biomimicry and sustainable innovation. He has the ability to engage both physical and digital audiences with his conviction that biomimicry is the most fascinating field on - and about - the earth.2 He has delivered presentations for organizations such as Achmea, CBR, Tony's Chocolonely, WeTransfer, Volvo, Het Financieele Dagblad, BNR, MVO Nederland, Erasmus University, and ABN AMRO.2

VIA Nederland Taskforce Climate

In his role as Chairman of the Taskforce Climate at VIA Nederland, Swenneker leads efforts to bring about positive change in climate action.5 He brings over 15 years of experience to this position.4

Swenneker's mission is to help the world innovate sustainably, drawing inspiration from proven principles and techniques found in nature.1 His approach to sustainability goes beyond environmental concerns, emphasizing that sustainability encompasses much more than just climate issues.6