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Board of directors
We connect people around Europe.
Michel Leemhuis – CEO

Before joining Kadans at the end of 2005, Michel Leemhuis had a background in banking and gained years of experience advising companies and institutions on investment issues and financing. Afterwards, he worked for an internationally operating accountancy and consultancy organization (big four) where he focused on real estate issues, including strategy advice, financial feasibility studies, investment analyses and site selection advice. Within the management of Kadans Science Partner, of which he is co-owner, Michel Leemhuis is responsible for finance, organization, structuring and management of investment funds and acquisition and disposition.
Sindy van Hooijdonk – CFO
For the first twelve years of her career, Sindy developed into an all-round chartered accountant at KPMG. It was here that she developed her love for real estate. In this capacity, Sindy came to know Kadans as a distinctive player that offers more than just housing solutions. Focus and dedication are her driving forces.
Steijn Ribbens – CIO
Steijn Ribbens is the Chief Investment Officer of Kadans Science Partner. He is responsible for investment decisions within Kadans. He is also involved in further international expansion and strategy. Besides these responsibilities, he supervises UK and FR activities as the person in charge from the Board.

Before joining Kadans at the end of 2005, Michel Leemhuis had a background in banking and gained years of experience advising companies and institutions on investment issues and financing. Afterwards, he worked for an internationally operating accountancy and consultancy organization (big four) where he focused on real estate issues, including strategy advice, financial feasibility studies, investment analyses and site selection advice. Within the management of Kadans Science Partner, of which he is co-owner, Michel Leemhuis is responsible for finance, organization, structuring and management of investment funds and acquisition and disposition.
For the first twelve years of her career, Sindy developed into an all-round chartered accountant at KPMG. It was here that she developed her love for real estate. In this capacity, Sindy came to know Kadans as a distinctive player that offers more than just housing solutions. Focus and dedication are her driving forces.
Steijn Ribbens is the Chief Investment Officer of Kadans Science Partner. He is responsible for investment decisions within Kadans. He is also involved in further international expansion and strategy. Besides these responsibilities, he supervises UK and FR activities as the person in charge from the Board.
Executive team
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Country leads Development and Asset managment
The key to a successful science cluster is the presence of economic, physical and network drivers.