Aernout van Heusden is an experienced professional currently serving as an Innovation & Intrapreneurship Advisor at rready AG since October 2023, focusing on scaling employee-driven innovation through SaaS solutions. Prior to this role, Aernout was the Business Development Director and Advisor at Verhaert Innovation Academy from January 2019 to August 2023, implementing Corporate Entrepreneurship Programs for Fortune 1000 companies. Aernout also has experience as a Management Consultant specializing in Sales & Marketing and Business Development from May 2017 to November 2018, and served as VP of Business Development EMEA at CivicConnect from September 2014 to April 2017, overseeing strategic planning and management for digital Smart City solutions. Aernout holds a drs degree in Economics from the University of Amsterdam.