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 the full spectrum from strategy to venture building. He is a manager at nlmtd and brings 20 years of experience in innovation, digital, and product development across multiple countries. Manuel is highly adaptable and easily shifts between strategy, creativity, and pragmatism, from the boardroom to the shop floor.
In addition, Manuel is a startup mentor for companies in Indonesia, the Netherlands, and Saudi Arabia.
My talent
He specializes in building innovation ecosystems in complex industries. By clearly mapping stakeholders, shared interests, and customer journeys, he delivers tangible results in a short period of time. His strong digital background ensures that innovation strategies align closely with a company’s digital transformation.
My education
- MSc in Business Administration – Erasmus University Rotterdam
- BSc in Hospitality Management – Hotelschool The Hague
People and organizations that inspire me
People
Startup founders who have the passion and drive to build a company, despite the statistics showing that 90% of startups fail.
Organizations
Companies such as Netflix and Philips who can completely reinvent themselves despite their earlier successes.
What I like to do in my spare time
Tennis, kitesurfing, coaching my son’s football team, and cooking on a Kamado Joe.
This track kicks off my weekend
If I could fly – Joe Satriani
Insights from Manuel van Lijf
Work with us
Call +31 8 51248785 or send a message to renee@nlmtd.com
