Meet the team

The team of the Hanze East Africa Hub consists of a team of 6 staff members from the Hanze Univeristy of Applied Sciences in Groningen. Each member of the team has an area of expertise connected to the HEAH themes.

Linda Maat

HEAH Manager

Linda Maat is the manager of the Hanze East Africa Hub. Her focus lies on recruiting new companies and educational institutions to include in the Hanze East Africa Hub.

Sarah de Leeuw

HEAH Contact person

Sarah de Leeuw is the contact person of the Hanze East Africa Hub. Sarah keeps in touch with all the students and companies participating in the projects and makes sure they are on track.

Alida de Winter

HEAH Assistent

Alida de Winter is the project assistant of the Hanze East Africa Hub. Alida assists in the receruitment of the assignments and assists fellow HEAH team members.

Jan Bekkering

Senior Project Manager - Renewable Energy

Jan Bekkering is an associate professor and is connected to the Centre of Expertise Energy. His focus in the Hanze East Africa Hub is on renewable energy related projects.

Wim Timmerman

Senior Project Manager - Energy Transition

Wim Timmerman is also associated with the Centre of Expertise Energy. His projects within the Hanze East Africa Hub also focus on energy, specifically focusing on the energy transition.

Jonathan Tipping

Senior Project Manager - Water & Waste

Jonathan Tipping is the coordinator at the minor International Aid and Development at the Hanze University. Within the Hanze East Africa Hub his focus is on projects in water and waste.

Nikhil Satija

Senior Project Manager - Business

Nikhil Satija is a lecturer at the International Business School at the Hanze University of Applied Sciences. Within the Hanze East Africa Hub, he focuses on business oriented projects.