Hansch van der Velden

Associate

+31 (0)70 304 6499

hvdvelden@publicmatters.nl

2024
Associate, Public Matters
2020
Partner, Human Change Group
2020
Interim Director of Marketing and Communications, University of Groningen
2016
Chair, Marketing and Communications Committee, International Gas Union (IGU)
2015
Secretary-General, Dutch Gas Association (KVGN)
2005
Director of Corporate Communications, Dutch Gasunie
2001
Directeur Marketing en Communicatie, Westland Energie Beheer
1998
Communications Manager, NUFFIC
1988
Head of Communications and PR, Municipality of Rotterdam/District of Hoogvliet
1985
Journalist, various news media

Associate

After a long and diverse career in various management and executive roles within the public and private sectors (primarily in energy and higher education), I now advise (international) companies and organizations on strategic policy development, communication management, executive communication, strategy implementation, and organizational development.

Personal

I’ve worked in many places around the world, but Rotterdam remains my home. This is also reflected in my approach: goal-oriented and action-driven. If work is my Yin, then music is my Yang. I’m the lead guitarist in a cover band (classic rock) and love attending concerts. Additionally, I have a well-justified passion for the Burgundy region and its wines.

Public matters