“You cannot succeed in a world that fails.” – Feike Sijbesma
Florentine has 8+ years experience in building and driving strategic partnerships globally and accelerating sustainable business practices.
As Partnerships Manager at Royal DSM, now dsm-firmenich, she was responsible for managing the Global Public-Private Partnerships with the World Food Programme, UNICEF, World Vision and developed the collaboration with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Leading innovative new business model implementation and scaling thereof in East Africa and South-East Asia.
Florentine has an interdisciplinary background and holds an MSc in Economics and Policy of Energy and the Environment from University College London (UCL).
Who or what provided your possibilities?
Started as Partnerships Manager at DSM after my Masters, as a cover for someone’s maternity leave, ended up staying. I had done an internship there between bachelor and masters which gave me the opportunity to role into a more senior role.
This year marks the 14th anniversary of our well-known Honorary Discussions. This event presents the perfect opportunity to get to know students’ perceptions of various issues while sharing your own experience and insights with them. During the Honorary Discussions, 40 inspiring managers from the top of the business field and other fields of expertise will…