16-04-2024
Student Consultant Professionalizes with the Establishment of an Advisory Board
In line with its growth ambitions, Student Consultant has recently established an Advisory Board. The founders of Student Consultant, Jorick Schilken and Reno Kochanowski, have enlisted three seasoned experts in their respective fields to provide guidance on our business operations.
The Advisory Board comprises Bas Kodden (Professor of Leadership & Management Development at Nyenrode), Monika van Hoogenvest (Chief Marketing Officer at Sopra Steria Benelux), and Mario van Vliet (former Global Chief Operations Officer and former member of the Board of Deloitte Netherlands). The expertise, inspiration, and support from the Advisory Board will significantly contribute to the further growth and development of our company.
Bas Kodden
Bas Kodden has transitioned from entrepreneurship to scientific research and authorship in leadership development. He serves as a Professor of Leadership & Management Development at Nyenrode Business University. Kodden’s passion lies in transforming good leaders and organizations into exceptional ones. He believes that engaged employees who find joy in their work can fully utilize their skills and abilities. His knowledge is shared with the Student Consultant management team, which is undergoing leadership training based on Kodden’s evidence-based leadership theories.
Kodden comments on the challenges ahead for Student Consultant: "Student Consultant has had a remarkable and powerful start. The opportunity now is to ensure that the (strong) continued growth of the organization proceeds effectively and professionally."
His key lesson is: “Step in when necessary, step out when possible.”
Mario van Vliet
Mario van Vliet is the former Global Chief Operations Officer of Deloitte Consulting and a former member of the Board of Deloitte Netherlands. He is currently a supervisor and Professor of Information & Technology Management at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. With his extensive experience in the consulting industry and knowledge of various sectors, he will help elevate Student Consultant’s consultancy projects, focusing on strategy, client orientation, and profitability.
Van Vliet notes that there is room for improvement in professionalization and brand awareness for Student Consultant. He emphasizes the importance of students working on projects they enjoy and where they can make a meaningful contribution to the client.
His motto is: “Never settle, always improve.”
Monika van Hoogenvest
Monika van Hoogenvest is the Chief Marketing Officer Benelux at Sopra Steria, a French-listed digital business partner. She has held similar roles at professional services firms including Ordina, Korn Ferry, and Capgemini. With her experience in branding and marketing, she will advise Student Consultant on increasing brand awareness and refining market approach.
Van Hoogenvest is committed to contributing to the development of Student Consultant. She sees opportunities across the organization to build and maintain valuable relationships, deliver exceptional value, and attract and retain young top talent.
Van Hoogenvest believes in continuous movement for improvement. According to her, greatness is achieved through relentless ambition and dedication: “Greatness is only reached through unwavering ambition and commitment!”
With a shared focus on growth, innovation, and ambition, the Advisory Board is ready to support Student Consultant across all aspects of business operations. We are proud of our Advisory Board and look forward to a fruitful collaboration.
