Manuel van Lijf
Contact Manuel van Lijf
- manuel@nlmtd.com
Expertise
- Innovation, Strategy
Themes
- Travel and Transportation
Manager
Manuel is an expert in corporate innovation, covering everything from strategy to venture building. As a manager at nlmtd, he brings 20 years of experience in innovation, digital, and product development across multiple countries. Manuel is highly versatile, easily switching between strategy, creativity, and pragmatism, from the boardroom to the shop floor.
He also mentors startups in Indonesia, the Netherlands, and Saudi Arabia.
My talent
Building innovation ecosystems in complex industries. By thoroughly mapping the different stakeholders, shared interests, and customer journeys, he can achieve tangible results in a short time. His strong digital background ensures that the innovation strategy is closely aligned with the company’s digital transformation.
My education
Master’s in Business Administration (Erasmus University)
Bachelor in Hospitality Management (Hotelschool The Hague)
People and organizations that inspire me
People
Startup founders with the passion and drive to start a company despite statistics showing that 90% of startups fail.
Organizations
Companies like Netflix and Philips, which can reinvent themselves despite their earlier successes, are completely reinvented.
What I like to do in my spare time
Tennis, kitesurfing, coaching my son’s soccer team, and cooking on the Kamado Joe.
This track kicks off my weekend
If I could fly – Joe Satriani
The knowledge of Manuel van Lijf
Work with us
Call +31 8 51248785 or send a message to renee@nlmtd.com
