Joost Emke

Joost Emke is an experienced professional currently serving as the Managing Director of Ignite Group Nederland since April 2023, following the company's name change from Vindsubsidies, a transition that reflects ongoing organizational developments. Joost Emke has led De Breed & Partners, a firm specializing in supporting small and medium-sized enterprises in securing financing for over 35 years, also holding the titles of Managing Director, Partner, and Senior Consultant since January 1994. Previously, Joost Emke worked as a Consultant for Mergers and Acquisitions at Kromhout Techniek B.V. from January 1991 to December 1993, focusing on transactions in the metal and plastics processing sectors. Educational qualifications include a BA in Marketing and Business Economics from Avans University of Applied Sciences, along with secondary education at Stedelijk Gymnasium Breda and KSE Etten-Leur.