Guiding others to go further and faster, it's in our DNA.

Our impact

We want to make a positive impact through our work. Working on sustainable energy, and food systems. Our mission is to help clients achieve their strategic objectives in a way that fits the challenges of our time. We aim to make a clear, positive contribution to our clients’ social and environmental impact in all our work.

How are we doing this year?

Find out more about our sustainability journey in our newest impact report.

We want to make positive impact through our work. Working from our core values.

Connecting

We believe you go further together.

We’re committed to the people and causes we work for. We approach people with an open mind and heart. Tuning into everyone’s talents, perspectives, and expertise. We want to be ourselves – and invite you to do the same.

Creating

We want to create a positive impact with our work.

Bringing people together to find new ways of thinking and doing. Finding creative solutions for the challenges we’re facing. Together with our clients, our employees, and the communities we’re part of.

Courageous

Building sustainable energy and food systems.

It’s not the easy road for companies. It takes courage. We know what it’s like to change direction. Let’s be courageous. Let’s change the system.

Connecting

We believe that together, you go further.

Creating

We want to create a positive impact with our work.

Courageous

Building sustainable energy, food, and health systems.

It’s not the easy road for companies. It takes courage. We know what it’s like to change direction. Let’s be courageous. Let’s change the system.

Using our business as force for good

We practice what we preach. We’re a proud certified B Corporation. It means we comply to high standards on environmental, social and governance performance. We’re part of a global movement of thousands of companies that use ‘business as a force for good’. Changing the system, together.

Meet our experts

To stimulate change you need different perspectives, expertise, and backgrounds. You need to think outside of the box, find new solutions, and build communities. You need to be a trailblazer.

Hannah Foaden

Organizational design & Transformation Consultant

"I'm a flexible, pragmatic person and I enjoy addressing questions with a multidisciplinary perspective"

Hannah Foaden

Organizational design & Transformation Consultant

5+ years of experience in strategy & operations consulting and project management

Works in various industries and is passionate about the food transition

Background in International Relations

Head

I like to employ a multidisciplinary perspective to issues and questions to understand the different dynamics and interconnections affecting them. I value honesty and integrity in other people and use it myself to instill trust in the teams I work with.

Heart

I enjoy cooking, eating good food and exploring wine pairings and love to host dinners for family and friends. I unwind through yoga and pilates and am most at peace at the beach, both in summer and winter.

Malou Bok

Sustainability & Change Expert

"I want to make positive impact through my client projects."

Malou Bok

Sustainability & Change Expert

Expert in sustainable business & change management

10+ years experience in management & consulting

Solid interim & operational management experience in various industries

Head

I enjoy facilitating meaningful conversations, bringing clarity and helping others to set ambitious, sustainable goals. As pragmatist, I support to make these goals reality. It's my aim to improve the positive impact of our clients.

Heart

I like good conversations and hosting dinner for friends and family. I'm at peace when I'm in nature, on the water or at height enjoying a new view.

Annemarie Geerdes

Head of Food

"I am passionate about accelerating the food transition to create a healthier, more sustainable world."

Annemarie Geerdes

Head of Food

Expert in developing food transition strategies, driving impact-driven collaboration, and innovating business models

20+ years experience in the agri-food sector, specializing in commercial strategy, innovations and sustainability

Head

I specialize in simplifying complex problems, with a strong drive for action and a results-oriented approach. I am confident that by working together across the supply chain, we can improve our food system.

Heart

Running, mountain biking, and hiking with our dog in the woods gives me a lot of energy. I enjoy traveling and having fun with family and friends.

Melle Puntman

Consultant

"Real change begins with a shared vision and collective effort"

Melle Puntman

Consultant

As a research intern at Been, I investigated ways to improve data sharing within the electricity network

Background in innovation management and sustainable business

5+ years of experience in insulating homes

Head

I enjoy working on solutions for transition challenges. I like to bring people's capabilities together to achieve systemic change.

Heart

I enjoy having a chat with everyone and find collaboration fulfilling. Additionally, I love listening to music, am a film enthusiast, and enjoy tennis and games.

Jill Ober

Sustainability Consultant

"Helping companies become a force for good is what truly energizes me"

Jill Ober

Sustainability Consultant

Experience in sustainability consulting and project management

Works across various industries with a special interest in the food and energy transitions

Background in business administration, strategic management, and sustainability

Head

I thrive on turning complex sustainability challenges into clear, actionable strategies. I bring structure, create compelling narratives, and enjoy working collaboratively toward impactful, long-lasting solutions.

Heart

I find joy in good food and love cooking elaborate meals for friends and family. When traveling, I’m always eager to explore local cuisines—alongside the nature and culture—and to get inspirered by new flavors.

Robin Zeelenberg

Consultant

“I love working together to tackle complex challenges and create positive, lasting impact”

Robin Zeelenberg

Consultant

Experience in sustainability consulting

Works in various industries with a special interest in food and energy transitions

Background in Global Business & Sustainability

Head

I thrive on collaboration to create meaningful and sustainable change. I combine a goal-oriented focus with systems thinking to find solutions to complex problems.

Heart

I love spending time with friends and family, discovering new places, and trying out different restaurants together. Staying active, enjoying good food, and listening to music are my favorite ways to relax and recharge.

Jaap Mulder

Energy Expert

"Always try to be better than the day before"

Jaap Mulder

Energy Expert

Energy Expert at Been Management Consulting

15+ years experience in utilities, consultancy, project and program management

Head

My experience and knowledge of utilities value chains help me in getting things done the smart way. We can only face and overcome the big challenges which lay ahaed by working together within and between utilities value chains.