Niels van Buren in brief

Position: Managing director
Works at Swink since: 2014
Education: MBA and Social Entrepreneurship Course Nyenrode Business University
Available: Monday to Friday

What can I do for you?

We are a commercial company with a social mission. To make more social impact, it is important that Swink continues to grow. I am therefore committed to increasing our awareness and communicating our added value on a daily basis. A clear vision and strategy are very important in this respect. Together with my management colleagues, we ensure that this vision and strategy are woven into the daily operations.

Extraordinary facts about Niels

Was the first man with MS to stand on the summit of Mount Everest. 'It was indescribably beautiful. A dream come true.'
Commits himself as an MS patient to fundraising for new scientific research into this disease with his foundation Mission Summit.
Gives lectures on his experiences as a mountaineer and social entrepreneur. ‘With my story, I want to inspire people and show that you can achieve a lot with the right motivation.’
Loves travelling a lot. 'My wife Evelien and I are both adventurous. That's why we like to take beautiful, faraway trips.'