Thomas Vaassen

Thomas Vaassen has a diverse work experience. Thomas is currently the CEO of Meridia, a data partner that focuses on traceability and transparency, living income, and regenerative agriculture. Prior to this role, they were the Founder and CTO of Meridia, where they provided affordable land documentation to smallholder farmers. Thomas also served as the Program Director of the Investment Ready Program NL, where they helped green ventures prepare for investment and growth. Thomas has a background in managing social and sustainable initiatives, as they were the Managing Director of Impact Hub Amsterdam, and the Chairman of the Board for Impact Hub Association. Additionally, they co-founded Blik-Opener, an organization that offers career coaching and development programs. Thomas also has experience in consulting, as a Founding Partner of Realize!, a consulting company that specializes in organizing for fast growth.

Thomas Vaassen pursued their education at Maastricht University from 2001 to 2006, where they completed their MSc in Administrative Science with a specialization in Organization & Strategy.