We know a people-oriented approach is crucial in going further, faster.

Of course, we provide sound analyses and bring structure. These are the basics of consulting. Our people give more. They are committed to your company’s mission and involved with every member of the team. Guiding you along challenges ahead, with courage and creativity. Working with head & heart.

Going further, faster. Together, we can.

Roel Beentjes

Managing Director

"I always look at the bigger picture and envision a positive future."

Head

I’m a results-oriented management consultant and entrepreneur, I always at look at the bigger picture and envision a positive future.

Heart

Next to playing sports myself, I'm the hockey coach for my son's team. Also, I love playing music together. I'm the drummer of a band.

Bart Oberink

Head of Energy Transition

"It is my mission to actively contribute to the transition towards a robust, affordable, and sustainable energy system with meaningful impact."

Bart brings expertise in strategy-execution, commercial development and capital project delivery.
He has 20+ years of experience in the international energy market with a broad portfolio of energy sources.
Bart is specialized in adaptive scaling and transformation of organizations, and innovative partnerships.

Head

I am a driven and energetic individual, focused on the opportunities the energy transition offers. I enjoy helping our clients make well-informed, integrated decisions across the energy quadrilemma: affordability, resilience, availability, and sustainability.

Heart

I have a deep appreciation for nature and the sounds of the forest – waking up to birdsong and the wind rustling through the leaves. It is my wish to leave behind a world for my children and grandchildren that remains livable and in balance.

Annemarie Geerdes

Head of Food Transition

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

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.

Alexandra Vermaak

Senior Consultant

“Working on what matters, with people who care.”

Alexandra brings knowledge and expertise in performance optimization, program and project control, and coalition building.
She has over 5 years of consulting experience, including within the Energy sector.
Alexandra is hands-on and brings analytical rigor, combined with a strong sense of efficiency and results.

Head

I combine a strong analytical lens with a focus on efficiency and results. I thrive on complex challenges: problems with multiple layers, diverse stakeholders, and no obvious solution. That’s where I find my drive: structuring complexity and jointly creating practical, sustainable solutions.

Heart

Energetic, curious, and always seeking new experiences. You’ll often find me in nature, running, or spending time with friends and family. Creativity shapes how I see the world, from experimenting with new recipes to exploring unknown places. Animals and nature bring me joy and calm.

Edward Beerthuizen

Senior Manager

“You can only bring about change if you're willing to grow.”

Edward Beerthuizen is an expert specialising in transformation, organisational development and performance improvement.
He has 20+ years of experience across operations, pharma and healthcare.
Edward brings to light what is happening both above and below the surface, helping organisations move forward with purpose.

Head

I cut through the noise to see what’s really going on. With a sharp eye and analytical insight, I translate vision into actionable plans that stick. My strength? Getting to the essence and building the structure that makes change last.

Heart

Change starts to excite me when it’s about something truly meaningful. As a sensitive change manager, I’m attuned to underlying dynamics and passionate about growth and learning. I bring a calm presence, a listening ear, and the courage to speak uncomfortable truths.

Ella Molenschot

Senior Consultant

“Deep-diving into complex issues, helping others and making impact, together”

Head

Looking for solutions to complex problems with an eye for detail is what energizes me. Especially if I can then share it with others. I approach challenges with an analytical and creative perspective and love to ask “why?”

Heart

I’m a people-person, being together and collaborating is what I love most. Impact for me means helping others progress. I like to discover new places, cultures and cuisines.

Emma Wisse

Senior Consultant

"I enjoy accelerating change with creative and structured solutions with a strong focus on people and processes."

Emma is a consultant with expertise in strategy execution, change management and process optimalisation.
She has over 6 years of (international) experience in innovation, process and change management.
Emma is specialised in sustainable innovation and facilitating and guiding organisations through change.

Head

I am analytical, curious and connection and love working together on solutions. I am continuously looking for improvements and creative solutions for complex challenges, considering both people and process.

Heart

Emerging myself in nature during a multiday hike but also having a cozy dinner with friends or family give me energy. I love to start my day on the yoga mat.

Eva van der Wolf

Consultant

"Optimistic about what is possible, realistic about what it will take"

Head

Sustainability is no longer just an additional ambition; it is increasingly becoming a prerequisite for remaining future-proof and competitive. Meanwhile, business carries on as usual. It is precisely this tension that energises me: finding where these two challenges reinforce each other rather than getting in each other’s way.

Heart

I love being outdoors, dancing salsa, or spending time with family and friends. I also dream of visiting all the beautiful diving spots around the world.

Frank Beentjes

Finance Manager

"I like to simplify and speed up administrative processes."

Head

It's my challenge to sketch the most accurate possible representation of the financial reality of an organisation. I like to simplify and speed up administrative processes with the help of ICT and clear communication.

Heart

I like watching a good movie or documentary, and I happily spend time with my family and friends.

Hannah Foaden

Manager

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

Hannah is an expert in strategy development, Operating Model transformations and organizational (re)design & transformation.
As consultant and project manager, she’s led strategic and organizational changes in Food and Energy for 8+ years.
Using her strength to analyse and combine differing perspectives, she brings clarity, structure and coherence.

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.

Iris Bruinink

Customer Engagement Officer

"I want to understand what customers want and need."

Head

I want to understand what customers want and need. It's a ‘two-way’ interaction, in which emotional triggers are important. My experience in a variety of organizations contributes to this.

Heart

In my spare time I like to be in nature with my race cycle. I enjoy being with my two children and to spend time with family and friends.

Roel Beentjes

Managing Director

“What we have in common? We all want to put sustainability first in our work.”

Jelle Kraaijenhof

Consultant

“Creating lasting positive effects on business sustainability is my goal’’

Jelle brings knowledge and experience in portfolio management, strategy execution and programme and project control.
He has experience in energy, infrastructure, and sustainability transitions.
With his analytical rigour and commitment, Jelle brings direction to complex challenges and momentum to execution.

Head

I love contributing to solving important and complex challenges for organizations and collaborating with clients to foster business sustainability together.

Heart

My passion and comfort lie in sports and music. Playing guitar and attending concerts help me relax, while I enjoy staying active and competitive through sports like padel.

Jill Ober

Senior Consultant

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

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.

Malou Bok

Director

"Connection, clarity and impact - that’s what I’m aiming for."

Head

I draw energy from facilitating meaningful conversations, creating clarity and helping people to set ambitious and sustainable goals, and then making sure they are realised.

Heart

I enjoy getting together with friends and family and cooking elaborate meals. To relax, I prefer to be out on the water or in a place with a panoramic view, where I can take a step back and discover new perspectives.

Marieke Besamusca

Associate Consultant

"I combine the hard and the soft side of change to achieve results."

Head

I combine the hard and the soft side of change to achieve results. Operational excellence and LEAN are just as familiar to me as team dynamics and coaching. I get the best out of teams.

Heart

Life is there to be enjoyed in full. I live in the countryside near the dunes and the forest, which serve as an invitation for long walks or a refreshing run.

Marine Clément

Senior Manager

"I'm energized by Interacting with others. I like to help and solve problems."

Head

I am good at connecting people and using a wide range of change interventions in different situations. From training and communication to coaching and cultural and behavioral change.

Heart

I love enjoying good food with my family. My husband is chef in his own restaurant and my French father loves cooking.

Melle Puntman

Consultant

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

As a consultant, Melle brings experience in strategy execution, portfolio reporting, and process optimization.
He has project experience in the Water, Energy, and Food sectors.
Melle facilitates learning sessions, turns stakeholder insights into actionable advice, and finds creative solutions through AI-first thinking.

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.

Niek Molenhuis

Senior Consultant

"I love uncovering the core of a problem and exploring new solutions with others."

Niek brings expertise in sustainable strategy-executions, data management, performance- and portfoliomanagement.
He has more than 5 years experience as a consultant in Energy, Water, and Food.
Niek is a sharp analytical thinker and people-focused consultant who guides change initiatives from strategy through to execution.

Head

I love solving complex puzzles, uncovering the core of a problem and – of course – exploring new solutions with others.

Heart

I have great passion for music; a good concert resonates with me for weeks. I write and record my own songs too. Most of all, I love the creative process.

Robin Greeuw

Associate Director

"Green energy for everyone"

Robin is an expert in multinational project development, stakeholder collaboration on large capital projects, and strategy development.
He has over 10 years of experience in strategy and project delivery across the full energy transition value chain.
Robin is a quantitative and results-oriented problem solver addressing complex techno-economic challenges within socio-ecological limits.

Head

The energy transition is the most fascinating societal challenge of all. I am keen to identify areas where sustainable business practices and renewable energy intersect.

Heart

Family, good food, relaxed conviviality, new and old friends, new experiences and surroundings.

Robin Zeelenberg

Consultant

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

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.

Rogier Visser

Consultant

"I believe that sustainable impact begins with bringing together the right perspectives, and ends with a pragmatic approach"

Head

I enjoy bringing together the various perspectives within a team or with the client to form a focused, well-founded approach, whilst keeping a close eye on whether the work is actually making an impact.

Heart

I enjoy spending lots of time with friends and family. I also like to go to the gym or go for a run. I also try to do mountain and water sports whenever I can. I unwind by immersing myself in music.

Selma van Rhee

Senior Consultant

"I connect people and bring structure to complex challenges, to create impactful solutions"

Head

I am a connector who brings structure to complex challenges. By collaborating and keeping an overview, we work together to create the most effective and impactful solution.

Heart

My ideal moments are spent dividing my time between being in nature and being with friends. Whether it’s a hike in the mountains or a drink with friends, these moments give me energy.

Wouter Scholtens

Senior Consultant

"I am motivated by creating positive impact through the realization of structural change"

Wouter brings knowledge and experience in CSRD, SBTi, carbon accounting, and performance and portfolio management.
He has 5 years of consulting experience across various sectors, including the water transition and semi-public organisations.
Wouter translates ambitions and targets into clear steering and keeps an eye on both structure and culture during change.

Head

I am a results-driven consultant with a preference for pragmatic solutions to complex challenges. By staying closely connected to the organization, I deliver structural improvements that address current issues and create lasting impact.

Heart

I enjoy spending my free time with family and friends, where good food and drinks are always present. You’ll also often find me at the gym, on the golfcourse, or in the mountains. That is my ideal balance between social connection and relaxation.

Go in depth with our people

Meet Robin Zeelenberg

"I find great satisfaction in collaborating on impact projects where we can truly make a difference together."

Meet Melle Puntman

"I really appreciated that Been is a B Corp, meaning projects are approached with a strong focus on impact – aligning closely with my own values."

Meet Jill Ober

"Helping organizations grow meaningfully while creating positive impact on society as a whole gives me energy."

Meet Selma van Rhee

"At Been, we want the best for each other but also the best for the world around us, which to me is real teamwork!"

Meet Annemarie Geerdes

"I am passionate about bringing value chain partners together to collaboratively address the biggest challenges in the food transition."

Meet Ella Molenschot

"The holistic definition of positive impact is exactly what I relate to and I wanted to contribute right away"