Erik V.-Transformation Leader / Strategy • Implementation • Value Creation
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Experience
Chairman
Wisdom Age Foundation
Chair the Board of the Wisdom Age Foundation, providing strategic direction, governance oversight and international partnership development. Lead fundraising initiatives and represent the foundation in engagements with philanthropic organisations, Indigenous leaders and strategic partners to advance stewardship-based protection of globally significant ecosystems.
Interim Programme Manager Circular Economy/Scope 3
Qiagen N.V.
Led the strategic development and implementation of Qiagen's Circular Economy transformation programme while preparing the organisation for CSRD and ESRS reporting. Worked across Sustainability, Operations, Procurement, Manufacturing, R&D and Finance to establish governance structures, ESG data architecture and implementation programmes.
Interim Project Manager
Universal Investment
Managed the implementation of SFDR requirements across investment funds domiciled in Germany, Ireland and Luxembourg, coordinating legal, compliance and operational stakeholders.
Auditor
FNG Siegel
- Auditor for the FNG Siegel, the quality standard for ESG investment funds in the DACH region
- Analysis of investement funds according to the FNG quality standard
- Art. 8 and 9. SFDR compliance
- Exclusion criteria checks
- Audit minimum social standards of funds and exclusions
- Follow-up with fund managers
- Documentation audit readiness checks
Founder & CEO
SDiD.eu
Founded and lead SD Identity, a strategic advisory and intelligence platform helping corporations, investors and financial institutions evaluate ESG and Circular Economy performance, benchmark business transformation and identify long-term value creation opportunities through proprietary research and data-driven analysis.
Interim ESG Strategy Expert
MEAG (Munich Re Asset Management)
- Develop ESG strategy
- Establish new proxy voting policy and tender process for a proxy voting provider
- Update responsible investment guidelines
- Manage ESG certification and SFDR compliance
- C-level approval processes and stakeholder management
Circular Economy Manager
LiebKost
- Set up a new sustainable and organic cheese brand, part of Hochland GmbH, one of Europe’s largest cheese manufacturers
ESG Chief Analyst
Sustainability Intelligence
- Managed a team of 10 ESG analysts
- Equity analysis in of DACH companies
- Development of a analysis methodology
- One-to-one meetings with analysts to challenge and discuss company scorings
Independent Strategic Advisor, Circular Economy
Independent
Development of Circular Economy and Cradle to Cradle® solutions for international clients. Supported multinational corporations, SMEs and public institutions in identifying strategic business risks, innovation opportunities and competitive advantages through Circular Economy and sustainable product development.
Representative clients:
- Apple
- AkzoNobel
- BASF
- Bayer
- Bosch Siemens
- DSM
- Nike
- Philips
- PUMA
- Unilever
- German Federal Ministries
- Dutch Government
Senior Business Consultant
IBM Business Consulting Services and PwC Germany
for European Private Banking and Asset Management clients
Sustainability Analyst
Bank Sarasin
ESG Analyst for Equities and Bonds, Development of ESG analysis methodology, Shareholder engagement for institutional clients, Private clients engagement,
Sustainability Analyst
Delphi International
ESG Analyst and development of the analysis methodology for the first Dow Jones Sustainability Index
Circular Economy Consultant
EPEA Internationale Umweltforschung
pioneer in the development and application of the first Circular Economy concept to redesign products: the Cradle to Cradle® Design principles
Industry experience
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Experienced in Banking and Finance, Food and Beverage, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Media and Entertainment, and Pharmaceutical.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Sustainability Management, Strategy, Product Development, Research and Development, Investments and M&A, and Business Intelligence.
Summary
Executive advisor specialising in strategic risk, value creation and business transformation. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience spanning materials science, management consulting, sustainable finance and Circular Economy, he helps organisations anticipate systemic change, strengthen resilience and translate complex challenges into long-term competitive advantage.
My career combines an unusual blend of materials science, business consulting, investment analysis, Circular Economy and sustainable finance. I specialise in translating emerging business challenges—including resource scarcity, climate transition, regulatory change and supply chain transformation—into practical strategies that strengthen competitiveness, resilience and long-term value creation.
Throughout my career I have advised multinational corporations, institutional investors, governments and SMEs across Europe, supporting executive decision-making through strategic analysis, due diligence, governance and programme leadership.
Alongside my commercial activities, I am Founder & CEO of SDiD.eu, providing Circular Economy intelligence and benchmarking, and Chairman of the Wisdom Age Foundation, advancing stewardship-based approaches for the protection and regeneration of globally significant ecosystems.
- 30+ years international executive, entrepreneurial, consulting, implementation and innovation experience
- Extensive experience analysing corporate and product sustainability performance, strategic risks and value creation opportunities across various industries
- Leadership roles in consulting, industry, financial services, government and non-profit sectors
- Trusted by organisations like Qiagen, MunichRe Asset Management (MEAG), Universal Investment, IBM Consulting, PwC, Apple, BASF, Bayer, DSM, Nike, Philips, Unilever, SMEs and government institutions
Skills
Strategic Analysis & Due Diligence
- Corporate Sustainability / Esg
- Corporate Performance Benchmarking
- Investment Research & Due Diligence
- Materiality Assessments
- Responsible Investment
- Strategic Risk & Opportunity Assessment
- Stewardship & Proxy Voting
- Circular Economy Innovation
Business Transformation
- Programme Leadership
- Organisational Change
- Executive Advisory
- Founder Of Start-Ups
Circular Economy & Sustainable Finance
- Circular Strategy
- Corporate Investment Strategy
- Product Circularity And Kpis
- Shareholder Engagement
- Scope 3 Transformation
- Strategic Risk Analysis
- Sustainable Product Development
- Investment Research
Languages
Education
Henley Management College
MBA · Business Administration · United Kingdom
Specialisation: Sustainable Finance and Management
Delft University of Technology
M.Sc. · Materials Science & Engineering · Netherlands
Brennstoffzellen
Statistics
Experience
Global experience
Expertise
Qualifications
Frequently asked questions
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Erik is based in Berlin, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Erik speaks the following languages: Dutch (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate).
Erik has at least 30 years of experience. During this time, Erik has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 13 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 4 months. Note that Erik may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Erik would be well-suited for roles such as: Chairman, Interim Programme Manager Circular Economy/Scope 3, Interim Project Manager.
Erik's most recent position is Chairman at Wisdom Age Foundation.
In recent years, Erik has worked for Wisdom Age Foundation, Qiagen N.V., Universal Investment, SDiD.eu, and MEAG (Munich Re Asset Management).
Erik is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Food and Beverage, and Information Technology. Erik also has some experience in Manufacturing, Media and Entertainment, and Pharmaceutical.
Erik is most experienced in business areas like Sustainability Management, Strategy, and Product Development. Erik also has some experience in Research and Development, Investments and M&A, and Business Intelligence.
Erik has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance, Professional Services, and Biotechnology.
Erik has recently worked in business areas like Strategy, Sustainability Management, and Business Intelligence.
Erik holds a Master in Business Administration from Henley Management College and a Master in Materials Science & Engineering from Delft University of Technology.
Erik is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.
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