Our supervisory board

Members of our supervisory board have extensive experience in ecology, business and circularity. They represent all aspects of the Circle Economy ecosystem.

Professor Nancy Bocken

Professor Nancy Bocken

Professor Nancy Bocken is a professor in Sustainable Business and the Circular Economy at Maastricht University. She co-founded HOMIE and serves as a strategic advisor to multiple organisations, bridging research and practice to deliver tangible impact.

Nancy’s work focuses on helping businesses integrate circular strategies, innovate sustainably, and create long-term value for both society and the environment.

Sisse Norman Canguilhem

Sisse Norman Canguilhem

Sisse Norman Canguilhem is Executive Vice President at Green Building Council Denmark and a corporate affairs and sustainability leader. A strategic advisor and board member, she previously served as Deputy Director of the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, shaping Denmark’s international climate policy.

Sisse has represented Denmark at COP, the World Economic Forum, and other high-profile multilateral and bilateral events, driving global action on climate and sustainability.

Dr. Marcus Gover

Dr. Marcus Gover

Dr. Marcus Gover is a sustainability leader, independent consultant, and non-executive director with over two decades of board-level experience across commercial and non-profit sectors.

He focuses on climate action, sustainable food systems, clothing, and plastic pollution, helping organisations develop practical strategies to reduce environmental impact, drive circular practices, and navigate the transition toward a more sustainable and resilient economy.

Lorenzo Grabau

Lorenzo Grabau

Lorenzo Grabau is a technology investor, Executive Director at Olympia Group, and Senior Advisor to Perella Weinberg and K Group. A seasoned executive, he has led and advised global companies including Kinnevik, Rocket Internet, and Zalando.

Lorenzo brings deep expertise in technology investment, scaling businesses, and strategic leadership, helping organisations navigate growth, innovation, and complex global markets.

Dr. Gordana Kierans

Dr. Gordana Kierans

Dr. Gordana Kierans is a circular economy trainer, consultant, TEDx speaker, and author. She empowers changemakers, CEOs, and government leaders to embrace the circular transition, guiding them with practical strategies and insights.

With extensive consulting and coaching experience across the Middle East and Southeast Asia, Gordana combines global perspective with hands-on expertise to help organisations navigate the shift toward a more sustainable and resilient economy.

Jules Kortenhorst

Jules Kortenhorst

Jules Kortenhorst is Chair of the World Economic Forum Global Future Council and a global leader in climate and energy transitions. He previously served as CEO of Rocky Mountain Institute and was the founding CEO of the European Climate Foundation.

A founding member of the Energy Transitions Commission, Jules brings deep expertise in guiding organisations and governments toward low-carbon, sustainable energy solutions worldwide.

Robert-Jan van Ogtrop

Robert-Jan van Ogtrop

Founder, Circle Economy

Robert-Jan van Ogtrop is the Founder and Board Chairman of Circle Economy and Executive Producer of Going Circular. A pioneer in the circular economy, he has dedicated his career to accelerating the transition to circular systems.

Formerly a board member of the Platform for Accelerating the Circular Economy (PACE), Robert-Jan champions innovative solutions, guiding businesses, governments, and communities toward sustainable, systemic change worldwide.

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