Veerle Rook is currently a Consultant for Human Rights at KPMG Nederland, a position held since December 2023. Prior to this role, Rook worked at &Wider as an Implementation Account Manager from November 2021 to December 2023, where responsibilities included supporting companies in due diligence and monitoring of working conditions along global supply chains. Earlier positions at &Wider included Implementation Coordinator and Implementation Intern. Rook also served as a Research Assistant at the Universiteit van Amsterdam from 2017 to April 2022, focusing on household income inequality research. An internship at Catalyst 2030 in 2021 involved work on projects related to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, and a role as a Renewable Energy Consultant at Energie in Huis provided consulting services for enhancing home sustainability. Rook's educational background includes a Master's in Economics & Governance and a Master's in International Relations from Leiden University, as well as a Bachelor's degree in Politics, Psychology, Law, and Economics from the University of Amsterdam.