Michel is an inspiring speaker and moderator who challenges audiences to look beyond the surface. With his innovative insights and in depth analyses in the fields of geopolitics, economics and society, he creates lively interaction. His energy, enthusiasm and sharp approach make him a versatile speaker who always knows how to engage and challenge his audience. Michel presents current themes in an accessible way and draws compelling connections between current affairs and long term trends.
Michel as a Speaker and Moderator
With his broad knowledge and experience, Michel brings valuable perspectives on geopolitics and geo economics. He knows how to present complex issues in an understandable way, making his sessions not only substantively strong, but also interactive and engaging. Michel always asks sharp questions and ensures that his audience remains actively involved, taking the event to a higher level.
Career
As a geopolitical analyst and co founder of Haagsch Instituut GeopolitiekNu, Michel has made a major impact in the world of geopolitics. He helps policymakers and businesses improve their geo strategic and geo economic thinking. Michel is determined to better anchor the Netherlands in the new world order and advocates for a renewed geopolitical strategy for Europe. His ideas are both innovative and concrete, with a sharp focus on cooperation with middle powers and strengthening Europe’s economic engine.
Michel shares his knowledge and experience in geopolitics and geo economics through his GeopolitiekNu podcast and masterclasses, which have since grown into the Haagsch Instituut GeopolitiekNu. His work has built a strong reputation both nationally and internationally.
As a lecturer in economic public administration at Leiden University, Michel has in depth knowledge of the major social issues of our time. He connects theory with practice and offers academically grounded insights that are also practically applicable. Michel quickly gets to the heart of complex issues and challenges his audience to embrace new ways of thinking. He discusses topics such as the energy transition, the gap between higher and lower educated groups and declining trust in government.
Michel as an Entrepreneur
Michel is also active as an entrepreneur and works on the nitrogen crisis with his start up Flexiliser. This innovative project helps farmers by making use of the synergy between the energy transition and agriculture. His involvement with Flexiliser gives Michel valuable insights into the opportunities and challenges facing entrepreneurs in the Netherlands. He knows how to translate this into practical, inspiring lectures for his audience.
