Schoolmates remember me as the kid that was always drawing boats during classes and thinking about sailboats and how to make them faster. In 2003 I became a member of technical team of Team ABNAMRO in the Volvo ocean race. In 2006, and 25 years old, I fulfilled my childhood dream, with a race winning result and a 24-hour record. This project made me aware of team effort, team environment and that an integrated multidisciplinary approach of complex technical projects can be very successful. Focusing on flow analyses and the development of light weight structures I worked in the boatracing world for many years. In 2009 I’ve founded LinQ Boats, world’s first series build canting keelboat.

In 2012 I’ve formed a new team and in this resulted in the founding of QConcepts. With a team of specialist in different fields of expertise we’re working on challenging projects. The in-house prototype workshop forms an integrated approach in the developments. CNC-techniques, software and sensor development are all brought together under one roof.

Working in a team environment and working closely together with partners and team members, combined with a hands-on approach is what suits me best. I constantly challenge myself and my environment and keep pushing the boundaries of human- and technical boundaries.

In the free time I playing the bassguitar in a rockband and sailing one of the boats available. Sailing and racing is what keeps me going.