Erik Ham

Erik Ham is an experienced program manager and business director with a strong background in strategic sourcing, project management, and business development. As Program Manager for Strategic Sourcing at Nearfield Instruments, Erik has successfully transformed the supply chain, reducing over 150 suppliers to 10 strategic partners. Previous roles include leadership positions at Interflon and the Dutch Optics Centre, where Erik facilitated cross-functional collaboration and managed innovation initiatives. Erik's extensive experience at TNO encompassed innovation management, market strategy, and customer relationship management for over 1300 SMEs. Educational qualifications include an M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Delft University of Technology and advanced degrees in Business Innovation and Open Innovation from TIAS and MIT.