Nathalie Huijbers

Nathalie Huijbers is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in various legal roles across multiple organizations. Currently serving as Senior Legal Counsel at Deltares since July 2018, Nathalie manages a diverse range of contracts and tenders for an independent technological institute specializing in water and subsurface research. Previous roles include Owner of Bright's Gazelle Legal Consultancy, Interim Legal Counsel at Deltares, General and Senior Legal Counsel at B-GLS Legal Services i.o, and General Counsel at Backbase, where Nathalie established the legal department and engaged in high-stakes negotiations with top-tier banks globally. Nathalie's legal expertise spans IT contract law, corporate governance, intellectual property, and commercial litigation, supported by a strong academic background in Law, including a Master from Maastricht University and postdoctoral studies in IP/IT Law and Mergers and Acquisitions.