Evelien Bijl

Evelien Bijl is an accomplished operations manager currently serving as the Operations Manager for The Netherlands and Head of Location at EDGE Workspaces since September 2020, where responsibilities include managing building operations and ensuring member satisfaction. Prior to this role, Evelien held the position of Head of Service Operations at Epicenter Amsterdam, focusing on community-driven digital innovation. Evelien’s entrepreneurial experience spans over eight years with de Présence, organizing large-scale events and projects. Previous roles include interim director at CIC Rotterdam, freelance consultant for the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs, Pavilion Director for the Netherlands at Expo Astana 2017, and project manager at various organizations, including the World Expo Milan 2015. Evelien holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics, Marketing, and International Trade from Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences and a certificate in Chinese language and business from Beijing University of Technology.