
Brainport Development
The economic development company, Brainport Development, works with many partners to strengthen Brainport Eindhoven. As an independent organisation, Brainport Development develops the regional economic strategy, develops and realises projects, offers business advice and promotes Brainport Eindhoven at home and abroad. All activities fall within the Brainport Agenda set by the Brainport Foundation.
An inspiring location at Strijp-T
The Brainport Development office is located at Strijp-T in Eindhoven, an area with a rich history as a former Philips industrial park. Nowadays, Strijp-T is a business park full of character, where innovation and collaboration are central. We work on the future among progressive companies such as LeydenJar, Sara Robotics, Avular and Additive Industries.
Visiting address
Strijp-T, building TQ5, entrance 6, 3rd floor
Achtseweg Zuid 159H
5651 GW Eindhoven

Working at Brainport Development
Help build a better future
At Brainport Development, you make a difference for yourself and the region. Whether pioneering or diplomatic, together we work on innovative solutions and a future-proof Brainport Eindhoven. Grow personally while contributing to a unique ecosystem full of opportunities!
Discover the vacanciesBrainport Foundation
Brainport Foundation is the beating heart of collaboration between companies, knowledge institutes and governments in the Brainport region. The foundation works to preserve and strengthen the region's economic strength and competitive position by combining joint vision and expertise. At the same time, Brainport Foundation is committed to making and keeping the region attractive as a place to live, work and play.
View the composition of the Brainport FoundationSupervisory Board
Brainport Development's Supervisory Board, composed according to the Triple Helix, supervises, advises management and shareholders, and monitors various interests within the organisation.
Read more about the Supervisory BoardBrainport Development Reporting Policy on Suspected Malpractice
Brainport Development values pursuing a sound integrity policy and, as part of this, a good whistleblowing scheme. This enables people to report suspicions of malpractice within Brainport Development in an adequate and safe manner. A good procedural regulation is important in this respect. That is why this Reporting Regulation on Suspected Malpractice, also known as the whistleblowing scheme, applies.
Download whistleblowing scheme (in Dutch)Our colleagues

Piet van der Wielen
Program Director Business | Brainport Development

Ruud van Iwaarden
Business Developer

Jelle Schunselaar
Business Developer | Brainport Development

Johann Beelen
International Business Developer

Tim Daniels
Liaison & Subsidy advisor

Lianne van den Wittenboer
Projectleader People

Richard Kerste
Senior Project Manager Labor Market

Monique Sonnemans
Business Developer

Mieke Zijlstra
Sr. Projectleader Internationalization Education

Astrid van Deelen
Manager education & labour market

Wim Renders
High Tech Software Cluster

Nicole Zwetsloot
Project Manager Talent Attraction Program

Kevin van Lierop
Advisor Strategy & Monitoring

Desiree van Zutphen
Business Developer & Areamanager Asia

Paul Hulshoff
Project manager Education

Edith van Nispen
Education & Labor Market Strategist

Didier Barrois
Program Manager & Strategy Advisor

Christian Staupe
Senior Business Developer | TU/e

Quirine Verstappen
Project Manager Health

Paul Hulshoff
Project manager Education

Ilse van Gulik
Advisor Strategy | Alliance broker Region Deal Brainport Eindhoven | Strategic advisor Brainport voor Elkaar

Naomie Verstraeten
Chief Innovation & Technology

Jacline de Kort
Manager Partnerfonds Brainport Eindhoven

Ana Alanis
Project leader Mobility

Anna Paar
Project Manager Built Environment & Mobility

Stephanie Riffo
Program Manager Green Mobility

Annemiek Bles

Marielle Sleumer
Business Developer | Brainport Development

Midas de Rooij
Project manager Brainport Innovation & Technology for Security (BITS)

Marion Hinderdael
Advisor Strategy & Public Affairs
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Twan de Wit
Program Manager Systems Engineering NXTGEN HIGHTECH

Joost van Montfort
Energy hub director of the Coalition of the Willing Energy Hubs
Willing Energy Hubs consisting of 11 municipalities in the Brainport region. Have a question? Mail Joost!

Anna Paar
Project leader of Charging Energy Hubs
For the roll-out of charging infrastructure for a fossil-free logistics sector. Have a question? Mail Anna!