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Pieter Van Ysseldijk
Designer
Experience
Jan 2025 - Present
1 year 2 monthsGreece
On-siteDesigner
Fully Sustainable Off-Grid Housing Concept
- Developed an integrated off-grid housing system with year-round temperature control (passive cooling/heating), on-site bio-digester for organic waste-to-energy conversion, and integrated greenhouse for year-round food production.
- Aligned with STDF’s focus on climate resilience and sustainable agri-food systems for rural communities.
Feb 2023 - Present
3 years 1 monthNeuchâtel, Switzerland
Founder
Isolar Solar Aquaponics
- Designed a sustainable solar-powered aquaponics system for self-sufficient food, water, and energy production.
- Focused on resilient food systems for regions with limited arable land, aligning with STDF’s goals of food security and safe trade.
- Incubated by Niarchos Foundation, validating scalability for developing economies.
Jun 2018 - Present
7 years 9 monthsNeuchâtel, Switzerland
Co-Founder
Isonom DLT Platform
- Developed a DLT-based platform for secure, traceable P2P trade in food, real estate, and financial instruments.
- Applied the platform in agri-food supply chains to enhance transparency, reduce fraud, and ensure compliance with international food safety standards (SPS measures).
- Pilot-tested hardware (Isonom Card) for privacy-secure transactions in trade networks in collaboration with CSEM Neuchâtel.
Dec 2017 - Oct 2019
1 year 11 monthsSpain
Legal Consultant
e-Governance for Catalonia
- Advised on digital identity and DLT for agri-food traceability, supporting compliance with EU food safety regulations.
- Designed frameworks for smallholder integration into global supply chains, reducing trade barriers.
Oct 2015 - May 2016
8 monthsBelgium
Consultant
Colruyt Group
- Redesigned supermarket supply chains for provenance tracking, cost efficiency, and fair-trade sourcing from developing countries.
- Improved supplier income and strengthened producer networks in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
Apr 1998 - Apr 2010
12 years 1 monthDirector
Navital UK Ltd
- Designed and operationalised the UK’s largest, state-of-the-art, HACCP-certified shellfish processing plant, ensuring compliance with EU/UK food safety standards (SPS) for export markets.
- Implemented full traceability systems, enabling compliance with WTO Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Measures for seafood trade.
- Secured €3.5 M co-investment from EU FIFG, demonstrating expertise in public grant mobilization for agri-food development and creating 200+ jobs in a post-conflict region, boosting rural economic resilience.
Jan 1995 - Dec 2008
14 yearsGermany
Director
Mari-Vis BV
- Expanded shellfish farming operations to 2% of the Netherlands market share, emphasizing food safety and sustainability.
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Food and Beverage (23.5 years), Agriculture (17 years), Banking and Finance (7.5 years), Real Estate (7.5 years), Energy (3 years), and Construction (1 year).
Food and Beverage
Agriculture
Banking and Finance
Real Estate
Energy
Construction
Business Areas Experience
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Experienced in Supply Chain Management (21 years), Sustainability Management (17.5 years), Operations (15.5 years), Quality Assurance (15.5 years), Product Development (7.5 years), and Research and Development (3 years).
Supply Chain Management
Sustainability Management
Operations
Quality Assurance
Product Development
Research and Development
Summary
A visionary leader with 25+ years of expertise in sustainable agriculture, aquaculture, and agri-tech innovation, specializing in food safety, trade compliance, and off-grid resilient systems.
Proven success in designing and implementing self-sufficient food/energy solutions, including solar aquaponics, DLT-enabled traceability, and fully sustainable off-grid housing.
Combines legal, technical, and entrepreneurial acumen to drive smart food systems in developing economies.
Languages
English
NativeDutch
NativeGerman
AdvancedFrench
AdvancedEducation
Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam
BSc · Commercial & European Law · Rotterdam, Netherlands
University of London
LL.M · Business Law & Marine Insurance · London, United Kingdom
University of Stirling
MSc · Investment Analysis · Stirling, United Kingdom
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Where is Pieter based?
Pieter is based in Lucerne, Switzerland.
What languages does Pieter speak?
Pieter speaks the following languages: English (Native), Dutch (Native), German (Advanced), French (Advanced).
How many years of experience does Pieter have?
Pieter has at least 24 years of experience. During this time, Pieter has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 5 months. Note that Pieter may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
What roles would Pieter be best suited for?
Based on recent experience, Pieter would be well-suited for roles such as: Designer, Founder, Co-Founder.
What is Pieter's latest experience?
Pieter's most recent position is Designer at Fully Sustainable Off-Grid Housing Concept.
What companies has Pieter worked for in recent years?
In recent years, Pieter has worked for Fully Sustainable Off-Grid Housing Concept, Isolar Solar Aquaponics, and Isonom DLT Platform.
Which industries is Pieter most experienced in?
Pieter is most experienced in industries like Food and Beverage, Agriculture, and Banking and Finance. Pieter also has some experience in Real Estate, Energy, and Construction.
Which business areas is Pieter most experienced in?
Pieter is most experienced in business areas like Supply Chain Management, Sustainability Management, and Operations. Pieter also has some experience in Quality Assurance (QA), Product Development, and Research and Development (R&D).
Which industries has Pieter worked in recently?
Pieter has recently worked in industries like Food and Beverage, Banking and Finance, and Real Estate.
Which business areas has Pieter worked in recently?
Pieter has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Supply Chain Management, and Research and Development (R&D).
What is Pieter's education?
Pieter holds a Master in Business Law & Marine Insurance from University of London, a Master in Investment Analysis from University of Stirling and a Bachelor in Commercial & European Law from Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam.
What is the availability of Pieter?
Pieter is immediately available for suitable projects.
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