From Amsterdam native to self-proclaimed world conqueror, Martijn journeyed halfway around the globe before finally settling in Grimbergen, Belgium. He’s got his finger on the pulse of organizations undergoing transformation. Throughout his life, he has inspired people to achieve remarkable results. Growing up in a family of entrepreneurs, Martijn was in an environment primed for exploration and creation.

Now rubbing shoulders with global players and molding their transformations, he brings boundless enthusiasm and contagious motivation to the table. He often manages to pull out practical examples, brimming with anecdotes, to clarify complex matters for everyone in the organization. Whether you’re a CEO or a fledgling Scrum Master, he’ll address you with the same passion and dedication.

Martijn’s career in Agile and Lean began with a development job at Toyota 25 years ago. Now he balances his time between teaching Agile and Scrum at places like Nyenrode Business University and orchestrating multinational Lean transformations for global giants. He champions the idea that agility is a collective effort, insisting that every organization must carve out its own Agile Way of Working to match its unique culture and context.