To expand HollandDoor’s reach in specific regions or networks, we have decided to start working with affiliated partners. An affiliated partner is a professional who lives abroad but has proven experience in a region, has an extensive network and is familiar with HollandDoor’s services. Such a partner not only markets our services, but also participates in the implementation of our activities, for example as a project manager or trainer.
The first affiliated partner to be welcomed to the HollandDoor team is Cedric van Oene.
Cedric would like to take this opportunity to introduce himself to you:
Hello, I'm Cedric van Oene, your affiliated partner and the newest (and tallest) member of HollandDoor. Originally from Haarlem in the Netherlands, I now live in New York, USA.
I specialize in private sector development, particularly in agro-business, food and market systems, and project management. Over the years, I've worked across the EU, USA, Middle East, and Africa, gaining experience in government, finance, and consulting.
My main passion is unlocking opportunities for business owners and their communities in emerging economies. As a seasoned business consultant, I understand the challenges that these businesses face, which is why I advocate for a comprehensive approach to private sector development that takes into consideration environmental, social, and governance factors.
Prior to this role, I worked at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and ran a business consulting office in the Middle East for six years. There, I led numerous short-term capacity building projects and substantial development initiatives in the agriculture sector. Now, as an affiliate partner at HollandDoor, I’m hoping to use some of this expertise and work with you to make a meaningful impact on agro-food development.
In addition to the work in capacity building for private sector and education organizations, I also contribute to HollandDoor’s business matchmaking and study tour services. So please feel free to contact me if:
- You are looking to enter the United States (USA) market and/or want to promote knowledge exchange (such as a study tour) to the Netherlands or to the USA.
- You are looking to invest or scale up an agro-food company and create a partnership with local actors in an emerging economy (Asia/Africa/Latin America).
- You are looking for project design and management advice for your agro-food project, including grant or proposal writing, budgeting, results monitoring and learning (MEL), as well as youth and gender inclusion.
Together with the HollandDoor team, we look forward to discussing with you how our tailor-made
services can contribute to your organization and sector.
For more information, please contact Cedric van Oene.
