Hidde van Manen
Managing Partner
Partner
Partner & Managing Director
With a focus on digital strategy, Managing Partner Hidde provides thought leadership in corporate venture building, business model innovation, and agile ways of working. Hidde's expertise spans various sectors, with a particular focus on consumer and industrial goods. He has worked closely with renowned companies such as Nestlé, Diageo, Schneider Electric, Deli Home, Sandvik, Beerwulf, Nike, and VluchtelingenWerk, helping them navigate the complexities of digital transformation. Hidde graduated cum laude with an MSc in Information Science from the Vrije Universiteit (VU) in Amsterdam. Outside work, Hidde enjoys being a father and husband and spends his free time cycling, playing tennis or seeking some adventure outdoors and immersing himself in nature.
For me, SparkOptimus operates on the perfect topic of strategy and digital with organizations that want to grow further, which gives me the energy to make every day a great day.
Hidde van Manen