Theo Veltman

Theo Veltman (1956) is Innovation Rainmaker in Amsterdam.

His experience ranges from being responsible (i.e. CEO small independent governmental body, CEO education) to executive responsibility (i.e. program manager merger six organisations) and consultancy (i.e. digital strategy, trouble shooting). He worked mainly in government, and about 7-10 years in a profit environment (bank, farmaceutics, technology). Internationally he worked in short projects in Australia, New Zealand, Spain, UK. His practical and creative approach is based on this experience and a knowledge base, including technology (BSc), business administration (BBa), business management (MA). He published several articles and books.

Recently an article with Rob van Kranenburg, titled ‘Data makes the world go round’ with an analysis of the present digital safety and some practical proposals contributing to a safe public digital environment.

Together with Rob van Kranenburg Theo will host the workshop on an independent and open digital trust infrastructure.