WesselinkVanZijst B.V. (hereinafter: “WesselinkVanZijst”) takes your privacy seriously and treats all your personal information with the utmost care. In this privacy statement, WesselinkVanZijst explains to you which data is processed when you use our services. Furthermore, WesselinkVanZijst informs you for what purpose your data is processed and what rights you have regarding the processing of your personal data under the General Data Protection Regulation (hereinafter: GDPR). WesselinkVanZijst therefore advises you to read this privacy statement carefully.

1. About WesselinkVanZijst

The party responsible for the processing of your personal data is WesselinkVanZijst B.V., having its office and principal place of business at (3708 JC) Zeist, at Driebergseweg 22, registered in the Trade Register of the Chamber of Commerce under number 51145642.

WesselinkVanZijst is a specialized consultancy agency for professional stakeholder management. WesselinkVanZijst's services include consultancy, training, and coaching. WesselinkVanZijst offers these services via its website www.wesselinkvanzijst.nl (hereinafter: “the Website”).

We collect your personal data in a number of ways. For example, we receive personal data when we offer our consultancy and advisory services, when you award us an assignment or contact us in another way, and when you visit the Website or subscribe to our newsletter.

2. What personal data is processed by WesselinkVanZijst, why, and on what legal basis?

Below you will find an overview of the personal data and the purposes for which WesselinkVanZijst processes your personal data. It also indicates the legal basis for processing that data in each case.

Clients

We process the following data from our clients:

• Contact details: name, address, gender, email address, telephone number and other company and contact information.
• Communication: email messages with contacts.
• Assignment information: information related to the execution of the assignment, such as information from clients about the employees or third parties involved and information from and about training participants, including dietary requirements. We also process information in the form of interview reports and meeting minutes.
• Payment details: information required to collect invoices and maintain payment administration.

We process these personal data for the purpose of:

1. To provide our consultancy, training, and coaching services.
2. To be able to process payments and to maintain careful records.
3. To contact us regarding our consultancy, training, and coaching services.

The legal basis for the processing of these personal data is:

1. The processing of this data is necessary for the performance of the contract with our clients (purposes 1-3).
2. The processing of this data is necessary for the purposes of our legitimate interest in being able to tailor our services to a specific assignment (purposes 1 and 3).
3. The processing of this data is based on the explicit consent of the data subject (purpose 3).

Website users / visitors

• When you contact us via the contact form, we process the following data: name, email address, and the content of the message.
• When you sign up for our newsletter, we process your name and email address.
• When you download a brochure, we process your name, email address, and the brochure.
• When you register for a training program, we process your submitted contact details as well as the name and dates of the training program in question.

We process these personal data for the purpose of:

1. To provide you with relevant and accurate information, such as newsletters and brochures.
2. To make our website function optimally.
3. To register for the study program of your choice. The legal basis for the processing of these personal data is: the processing of these data is necessary for the pursuit of our legitimate interest in order to be able to offer you our services as best as possible (purposes 1, 2 and 3).

Cookies

Cookies are small pieces of (text) information that are sent to your browser when you visit the Website and are subsequently stored on the hard drive or in the memory of your equipment. The browser can send this information back on a subsequent visit to the Website. The cookies placed via the Website cannot damage your equipment or the files stored on it.

WesselinkVanZijst uses the following cookies:

• Functional cookies. Functional cookies ensure that the Website functions properly. Think, for example, of functionalities such as remembering your language settings.
• Analytical cookies. With analytical cookies, we collect statistics with the help of third parties on how the website is used. By measuring website usage, we can continue to improve the website. For these statistics, your data is used in an aggregated form so that it cannot be directly traced back to you.

Reading information without cookies

In addition to placing cookies, WesselinkVanZijst also reads information from your browser and equipment without a cookie being placed. In this way, WesselinkVanZijst collects (technical) characteristics of your equipment and software used by you, such as the type of operating system, the type of browser, the IP address, and the account number. WesselinkVanZijst uses this information to make the site function optimally.

Delete cookies

You can always configure your browser to allow or refuse installed cookies and so that you do not receive cookies during your next visit to the Website. You should bear in mind, however, that deleting cookies may result in certain parts of the Website no longer functioning or functioning properly. To learn more about these functions, it is best to consult your browser instructions or the Help function of your browser.

Please note: refusing and deleting cookies only affects the computer and browser on which you perform this action. If you use multiple computers and/or browsers, you must repeat the above action(s) as often as necessary.

3. In which cases does WesselinkVanZijst disclose personal data to third parties?

Data is not provided to third parties, with the exception of the following cases:

• To parties involved in our services, such as external coaches or trainers affiliated with us.
• When you have given permission for that yourself.
• If disclosure to third parties is required by laws and/or regulations, if WesselinkVanZijst deems it necessary for the purpose of legal proceedings, or if WesselinkVanZijst considers it necessary to protect its rights.
• In the event that WesselinkVanZijst provides data to processors engaged by it that process personal data on behalf of WesselinkVanZijst. This data is processed solely for the execution of that assignment. An example of this is the hosting of the central database of WesselinkVanZijst and the party that tracks the user statistics of the Websites. WesselinkVanZijst has concluded (processor) agreements with these processors in which arrangements have been made regarding the security measures they must take to protect your data.

The Website contains hyperlinks that allow you to leave the Website and arrive at the website of another party. WesselinkVanZijst has no control over the services and/or websites of third parties to which links are provided. A different privacy statement and/or terms and conditions may apply to the use of these services and/or websites of third parties. This privacy statement of WesselinkVanZijst relates solely to (personal) data obtained in the context of the services of WesselinkVanZijst or the Website. WesselinkVanZijst accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever for (the operation and/or content of) services and/or websites of third parties.

4. Are your personal data transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA)?

When WesselinkVanZijst stores your data outside the EEA, it will do so in compliance with the relevant legislation. In such situations, WesselinkVanZijst ensures appropriate safeguards that, in accordance with the GDPR, provide an adequate level of protection for your rights and freedoms as a data subject.

5. What are your rights?

Under the GDPR, you have a number of rights regarding your data and its processing. Below we have listed all the rights.

• Right of access: you have the right to obtain access to your personal data and to additional information about the processing of your personal data.
• Right to rectification: you have the right to submit a request for the rectification of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Right to be forgotten: you have the right to request WesselinkVanZijst to delete your personal data (the right to be forgotten).
• Right to restriction: you have the right to obtain from WesselinkVanZijst the restriction of the processing of your personal data, for example when you have contested the accuracy of your personal data.
• Right to object: you have the right to object to the processing of personal data that is based on the legitimate interests of WesselinkVanZijst.
• Direct marketing: when personal data is processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data for such marketing. In that case, WesselinkVanZijst will no longer process your personal data for that purpose.
• Right to data portability: you have the right to receive personal data that you have provided to WesselinkVanZijst in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and you have the right to transmit this data to another controller where the processing is based on your consent or on a contract.
• Withdrawal of consent: where the processing of your personal data is based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. The withdrawal of consent shall not affect the lawfulness of processing based on this consent before its withdrawal.

You can submit your request to WesselinkVanZijst via info@wesselinkvanzijst.nl. WesselinkVanZijst will respond to your request as soon as possible, but in any event within one (1) month of receiving the request. This period may be extended by two (2) months, depending on the complexity of the requests. WesselinkVanZijst will inform you within one (1) month of receiving the request if such an extension will take place, stating the reason for the delay.

It is possible that we may refuse your request, for example because your request is unfounded or excessive, or because we cannot or are not required (legally speaking) to comply with your request. In the event of a refusal, WesselinkVanZijst will inform you accordingly.

6. How long does WesselinkVanZijst retain your personal data?

In principle, we do not store your personal data longer than is necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this privacy statement. However, it may happen that we need to store your personal data longer because we must comply with a legal obligation. This is the case, among other things, with our tax administration: we must retain certain personal data for a period of at least 7 years after the end of a tax financial year.

7. How does WesselinkVanZijst protect your data?

WesselinkVanZijst places great value on the security of your data. Therefore, WesselinkVanZijst has taken appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure your data against loss or any form of unlawful processing.

8. Can this privacy statement be changed?

This privacy statement may be modified. The latest modification was on March 27, 2019. In the event of material changes, we will inform you about them via the Website or other communication. All changes become effective as soon as the updated privacy statement is posted on the Website.

9. Where can you submit your complaint?

If you have any questions or complaints about the processing of your personal data, you can send an email to info@wesselinkvanzijst.nl. If you believe that your rights have been violated, you can also file a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority. You can contact the Dutch Data Protection Authority via www.autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl.

Who we are

Meet our team

SSE Academy Employee

Christa de Jong

As an employee at the SOM Academy, Christa considers it important that everything runs smoothly and that everyone receives the right information on time. That is why she works closely with our trainers and their schedules. In addition to her work at WesselinkVanZijst, Christa can regularly be found on the padel court, or out and about with her husband and twins.

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Senior consultant

Robin Schram

Robin has a natural drive to resolve misunderstandings and bring harmony to conflict situations. As an advisor, trainer, and head of knowledge development, he advances SOM across all areas. He played a leading role in developing the SOM KOMPAS, was actively involved in embedding SOM and environment-oriented work within organizations, and as a process facilitator, he is familiar with the realities of project development and execution. In addition to his core tasks, he also plays an active role within the MGA Network and the CBI Global Network.

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Senior consultant

Mart Scheepers

Mart makes complex interests understandable and prefers to look for creative solutions. As a senior advisor, and also the first employee at WesselinkVanZijst, he works both at a strategic level and with his feet in the clay. He fulfills various roles, from stakeholder engagement professional to project leader and discussion facilitator, and has experience in a wide range of sectors. Mart sees that the Netherlands faces many complex challenges in maintaining and improving quality of life, and has therefore been particularly active in the energy transition in recent years.

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Senior consultant

Marloes Kramer-Hammenga

Marloes is convinced that connection is the driving force behind solving societal challenges. As a senior SSE consultant, she works on various assignments in rural areas, infrastructure, and water. Driven by a natural curiosity to understand others' stories, she is a strong link between the assignment and stakeholders. Additionally, she trains professionals in SSE at the SSE Academy and is active in the political arena.

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Senior consultant

Eric van Vliet

Eric van Vliet has over 30 years of experience as a project and process manager in complex assignments where many interests converge. He most enjoys working on assignments where the pressure is high: he brings structure, creates progress, and knows how to connect parties who are seemingly at odds with each other. This is why Eric is often deployed to apply and integrate SSE in complex infrastructural projects, particularly in energy and mobility.

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Financial and Project Employee

Chantal Polhout

Numbers and people make Chantal happy. As a financial employee, she is responsible for the financial administration. She ensures that projects are well-prepared and tracked, supports trainers and consultants, and is an important source of information for management. In addition to her core tasks, she also works with the secretariat to create a pleasant office atmosphere, partly by organizing and planning exciting team outings.

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Director

Thijs Kraassenberg

Thijs is involved in societal issues that parties in the public sector and the business community cannot solve alone. He builds and guides collaborations in challenging situations. Thijs feels in his element when something is at stake and he can drive progress. With great commitment, he works to bridge differences and find solutions for the people and organizations that matter. He does this for initiatives in the fields of energy, spatial planning, industry, and education. In addition, he is active as a trainer and is always engaged in professional development.

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Director, Co-founder

Marc Wesselink

Marc is a committed advisor. He grew up in the 80s, which laid the foundation for his social engagement. Marc is disturbed by the fact that a lot of social impact is lost due to unprofessional stakeholder management. In terms of money, but also in terms of time, quality, emotion, and missed opportunities for a better living environment. His ambition: to professionalize consensus-oriented stakeholder management in the Netherlands. That's why he has spent the past 20 years developing the SSE concept: Strategic Stakeholder Engagement.

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SSE Academy Employee

Linus Bohlsen

As an employee of the SSE Academy, Linus supports the resolution of logistical and challenging puzzles. For example, he maintains the training schedule and contact with trainers, participants, and clients, but he also analyzes and automates the Academy's processes and workflows. In addition to his work at WesselinkVanZijst, Linus is pursuing a master's degree in Sustainable Development at Utrecht University and is a neighborhood mediator.

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Office Manager

Janneke Eberson

Janneke was the second employee to join the company and has now been working for WesselinkVanZijst for almost 14 years. As office manager, she handles the logistics at the office. She manages Marc Wesselink's calendar and supports him wherever possible. Additionally, she coordinates the organization of training activities, liaising with trainers, participants, and clients. Janneke enjoys arranging and organizing, and ensures that the training sessions are meticulously prepared.

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Consultant

Jan-Pieter van de Weerd

As a consultant at WesselinkVanZijst, Jan-Pieter excels at translating (geo)politics, power dynamics, and multi-stakeholder processes into strategy and actionable solutions. His studies in Political Science and Business Administration have equipped him with a sharp analytical eye, enabling him to quickly interpret administrative relationships. He undertakes consulting assignments across diverse sectors – including industry, ports, and various government bodies – and has notably designed and guided strategy and change processes for clients such as the Port of Rotterdam and Groningen Seaports.

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Consultant

Ingrid van den Brink

In every project she undertakes, Ingrid ensures that stakeholders feel truly heard. She began her career in hydrology and now works at WesselinkVanZijst as a consultant and trainer. Here, she focuses on diverse assignments in the energy sector, rural areas, the water world, and the social domain. She brings her experience and expertise in shaping and guiding environmental strategies and processes to her work as a trainer. There, she utilizes the wisdom of the group and, as a SSE Academy team member, contributes to shaping our training programs.

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Consultant

Ilay Beeldsnijder

Ilay prefers to focus on conflict resolution in societal issues. He operates from the idea that conflict transformation leads to a better situation than before the conflict. Ilay has a legal background and regularly facilitates neighborhood mediations and mediation competitions. At WesselinkVanZijst, he fulfills various roles, from independent process facilitator to stakeholder engagement manager, in sectors such as energy, water, and defense, among others.

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SSE Academy Employee

Fleur de Groodt

Fleur is driven by customer contact and, together with her colleagues, is the calling card of the SSE Academy. Here she supports the planning of training courses and maintains contact with trainers, participants, and clients. Outside of work, Fleur enjoys relaxing with her son and partner, as well as in the kitchen, where she enjoys baking for friends and family.

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Senior consultant

Jeroen Medema

Jeroen prefers to work as an independent process facilitator, serving the process. As a strategic stakeholder engagement professional and MfN-mediator, he focuses on diverse issues. From area development and drinking water extraction to safety and defense. He uses this experience and expertise in implementing and using SSE weekly in his work as a trainer and coach. Jeroen is particularly specialized in Joint Fact Finding (JFF), co-author of the SSE Practical Guide, and regular co-host of the "Proef op de SOM" podcast.

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Senior consultant

Bas Liebeek

Bas advises and assists organizations in solving complex, strategic issues with many different stakeholders. Based on genuine attention to all interests, he jointly investigates solutions that deliver value for all stakeholders. In his work, he combines his background as a business administration expert and his experience in various international sectors with a natural interest in a stakeholder oriented practice. Additionally, he is co-founder of the "Proef op de SOM" podcast, in which he and his colleague Jeroen Medema discuss a theme related to strategic stakeholder engagement in each episode.

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Director

Stefan Szepesi

Stefan's great passions are hiking and negotiation. He is a former diplomat and founder of the expertise network Negotiation & Public Service. Stefan's preferred focus is guiding complex negotiations. Through training, he helps others become better negotiators. And his children ensure that he continues to learn every day.

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Senior consultant

Esther Vriesendorp

With extensive experience in strategic communication and training as a mediator, Esther gets stalled processes moving again. Over the past twenty years, she has worked in various roles for organizations in the non-profit sector, the energy sector, healthcare, education, and with governments on current societal issues. Within WesselinkVanZijst, Esther uses her experience as a senior advisor for Strategic Stakeholder Engagement. Her strength lies in connecting organizations and people, clarifying interests, and creating space for dialogue and mutual understanding.

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Senior Advisor, Trainer

Annelies Claessens

Annelies is a conflict management expert, mediator, and former director of various social organizations. For the past 20 years, she has worked in conflict zones and in her home country, the Netherlands, developing creative and sustainable solutions for societal challenges. As a senior advisor and mediation lead, she is involved in change processes, partnerships, and disputes involving government, citizens, and businesses.

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Co-founder, Trainer

Hans van Zijst

Hans is a co-founder of WesselinkVanZijst. He retired on June 30, 2024, but remains affiliated with our firm as a senior trainer. He is one of the most experienced strategic stakeholder engagement professionals in the Netherlands. He is particularly at home in the public sector. He combines substantive knowledge in the fields of environment, nature, water, energy, infrastructure, spatial planning, and sustainability with a results-oriented approach, administrative sensitivity, and strong oral and written skills.

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SSE Academy Employee

Christa de Jong

Senior consultant

Robin Schram

Senior consultant

Mart Scheepers

Senior consultant

Marloes Kramer-Hammenga

Senior consultant

Eric van Vliet

Financial and Project Employee

Chantal Polhout

Director

Thijs Kraassenberg

Director, Co-founder

Marc Wesselink

SSE Academy Employee

Linus Bohlsen

Office Manager

Janneke Eberson

Consultant

Jan-Pieter van de Weerd

Consultant

Ingrid van den Brink

Consultant

Ilay Beeldsnijder

SSE Academy Employee

Fleur de Groodt

Senior consultant

Jeroen Medema

Senior consultant

Bas Liebeek

Director

Stefan Szepesi

Senior consultant

Esther Vriesendorp

Senior Advisor, Trainer

Annelies Claessens

Co-founder, Trainer

Hans van Zijst

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