Directeur Market Development a.i. (één jaar)
Invest-NLAmsterdamFarmed animal welfareProtein transition policyManagementFinance
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Why this is on the board
Invest-NL has already put some €13 million into alternative protein startups and fills precisely the gap in scale-up capital that two Dutch companies recently went under on. As interim director you set the course, criteria and priorities of a team of thirty for a year — and with that, which markets and companies do find capital.
About the role
The Netherlands faces major challenges. Our economy needs to become more innovative, more sustainable and more resilient, while technological developments, geopolitics and shifting public priorities continually raise new questions. At Invest-NL we work hard for that change. We provide capital, share our expertise and commit ourselves to companies that make the Netherlands more sustainable and more innovative. Our Market Development department plays a crucial role in that. For this department we are looking…
Requirements
| Language | Dutch required |
|---|---|
| Work authorisation | Unclear |
| Screening | Certificate of conduct or security screening required — Screening (likely VOG) is part of the procedure after provisional agreement on employment terms. |
| Where you work | On site in the Netherlands · Amsterdam |
| Level | Executive |
| Salary | Not stated |
| Posted | 28 August 2026 |
| Closes | No closing date given |
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