Career Path
Professional Journey
Over 30 years of legal expertise focused on Data Privacy and AI, Commercial Contracting and Employment law. From traditional practice to cutting-edge technology regulation.
Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional (AIGP)
Specialised certification in AI governance and regulatory compliance. Certification planned Q1 2026.
Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM)
Management-focused privacy certification covering programme development and governance. Certification planned Q2 2026.
All Things Legal B.V.
Founder & Attorney at Law | Legal Consultant
Independent legal practice specialising in Data Privacy and AI, Commercial Contracting and Employment law. Providing strategic advice to organisations on GDPR compliance, AI readiness, IT-contracting and complex employment matters.
Key Achievements:
- •Launched comprehensive GDPR readiness programmes
- •Completed 20+ DPIA assessments for tech and other companies
- •Advised on complex restructuring projects
- •Negotiated high value IT-contracts sales and procurement
- •Advice on AI paragraph in contracts/PoCs
Skills & Focus:
Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E)
Premier privacy certification focusing on European data protection laws.
Professional Experience
(Interim) Legal Counsel, Attorney-at-Law and Manager Legal
After my first 3 years as an attorney, in 1999 I started working as an (interim) legal counsel, attorney-at-law and manager legal for a wide range of organisations across various sectors, including Automotive, Telecom, IT/technology, Retail. My professional experience includes work for: KPN, Sanquin Blood Supply Foundation, Lotus Cars Europe B.V. / Lotus Technology Innovative Ltd., EVBox B.V., Teleperformance, Metro Makro Cash & Carry B.V., Cordemeyer & Slager IT Lawyers, Centric Nederland, Tele2, Cognizant, Fuze Europe B.V., Baker Tilly, Albeda College, AMC, Oange Business Services, IKNL, FNV Kiem, Schiphol Telematics B.V. and Schiphol Group, SNS Reaal Bank, FNV Bouw, Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR), KLM, Hogan Lovells, CMS, Brunel International B.V., De Betroute, UWV, Commit, and WPRO.
Key Achievements:
- •Conducted 20+ DPIAs
- •Led GDPR compliance projects for multinational organisations
- •Developed privacy training programmes
- •Advised on employment legal lifecycle
- •Negotiated 100+ IT-contracts (SaaS, Cloud, Hardware, sales and procurement)
- •Legal management skills, leading teams
- •Informing C-level on legal implications of strategy change
Skills & Focus:
Post Academic Courses
Continuing Legal Education
Variety of post academic courses including Grotius Academy Employment Law in 2019.
Key Achievements:
- •Specialised training in procurement law
- •Advanced employment law courses
- •Continuous professional development
- •Kept up with evolving legal landscape
Skills & Focus:
Junior Associate - General Practice
Junior Associate
Started legal career with broad exposure to various legal areas, gradually focusing on employment and commercial law.
Key Achievements:
- •Gained experience across multiple legal disciplines
- •Focused on employment and commercial matters
- •Developed strong foundation in Dutch legal system
- •Built initial client relationship skills
Skills & Focus:
Master of Laws (LL.M.) - Dutch Private Law
Law Student
Comprehensive Dutch law programme with focus on private law. Strong academic performance with practical training components.
Key Achievements:
- •Specialised in private law (incl employment law, IPR, civil law)
- •Editor and editor in chief of the magazine of the legal faculty association
- •Strong academic performance
- •Practical training components
Skills & Focus:
Key Achievements & Impact
Successfully (re-)launched independent legal practice specialising in Data Privacy and AI, Commercial Contracting and Employment law
Conducted 20+ DPIAs for tech and other companies
Led GDPR compliance projects for multinational organisations
Advised on complex restructuring and employment lifecycle matters
Negotiated 100+ IT-contracts (SaaS, Cloud, Hardware, sales and procurement)
Developed privacy training programmes and legal management expertise
Held permanent positions at major organisations including Schiphol Group (9y), Brunel International (4y), and others