New year, new Sparkies: Welcome!

New year, new Sparkies: Welcome!
SparkOptimus Team
Written by
The SparkOptimus Blog Team
January 17, 2022

What a fantastic way to start into 2022. 9 new Sparkies have been added to the team recently. Great to have you all on board!

Anneke Heerkens

ANNEKE HEERKENS – ASSOCIATE

Anneke obtained her bachelor’s degree in International Business Administration and a master’s degree in Innovation Management at the Rotterdam School of Management at Erasmus University.

Already from the start of her career, she worked in consulting, for example at De Kleine Consultant in Rotterdam. Outside work, Anneke enjoys the art of making coffee, baking, and a good tennis match.

Jan Pit

JAN PIT – ASSOCIATE

Jan holds a bachelor’s degree in International Business Administration, a master’s in Finance & Investments, and a master’s in Business Information Management from the Rotterdam School of Management at Erasmus University.

In the past two years, Jan worked at companies operating in blockchain, strategy consulting, and venture capital in Shanghai and Berlin. Outside work, Jan enjoys road cycling, drawing, or board games and has a passion for automotive.

Maxime Muller

MAXIME MULLER – ASSOCIATE

Maxime’s academic career started with a bachelor’s degree in Business Economics from Utrecht University, followed by a master’s in Finance and Investments from Rotterdam School of Management at Erasmus University.

Maxime gathered experience with companies like Nestlé and Picnic and was a member of the European Youth Parliament. Ever since her childhood, Maxime enjoys drawing and painting. When it comes to sports, cycling and skiing are her favorites.

Micol Agliati

MICOL AGLIATI – ASSOCIATE

While studying for her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, a master’s in Management, and a master’s in European Law & Economics, Micol studied in several European cities from Hamburg to Florence and gathered work experience in the (luxury) fashion industry.

Originally from Italy, Micol also has a Portuguese family background. In her free time, she enjoys opera and is determined to learn Japanese.

Pim Weterman

PIM WETERMAN – ASSOCIATE INTERN

Last summer, Pim finished his double bachelor’s degree in Econometrics and Economics at the Erasmus University in Rotterdam. Now, he works on his master’s degree in Econometrics and Management Science.

While working at a global leader in data centers, Pim got interested in digital. In his spare time, Pim likes to engage in cooking, scuba diving, and almost any sport that involves a ball.

Tijmen Steneker

TIJMEN STENEKER – ASSOCIATE INTERN

With a bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering in the pocket, Tijmen recently started a master’s in Sustainable Energy Technology at TU Delft. He gained his first work experience consulting for De Kleine Consultant and TAPP.

Next to studying and at work, Tijmen can be found on the golf course, the hockey field, or on the bike. His next goal: the half Ironman in Aix-en-Provence.

Tomas Heemskerk

TOMAS HEEMSKERK – ASSOCIATE INTERN

After following a bachelor’s in Clinical Technology at the TU Delft, Tomas recently started his Master’s education in Econometrics at Rotterdam School of Management at Erasmus University.

Next to his postings at consultants like the Young Advisory Group, Tomas founded his own brewery ‘Delfts Goud’. Kickboxing, padel, and tennis are only some of the sports he likes to do in his free time.

Annabel Breu

ANNABEL BREU – HR INTERN

After having obtained a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Annabel is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Organizational Psychology at the VU Amsterdam.

Before joining Spark’s support team, Annabel worked at Germany’s biggest automobile club ADAC. She fills her free hours with music by playing the violin and loves to draw and paint.

Nassim Boulehoual

NASSIM BOULEHOUAL – FINANCE OFFICER

After following a bachelor’s in Clinical Technology at the TU Delft, Tomas recently started his Master’s education in Econometrics at Rotterdam School of Management at Erasmus University.

Next to work, he volunteers at an organization that helps children explore different professions. Nassim can be often found at the gym, traveling, or reading a book.