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Board of directors

We connect people around Europe.

Michel Leemhuis – CEO

Michel Leemhuis is CEO of Kadans Science Partner

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

Sindy van Hooijdonk is CFO of Kadans Science Partner

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 CIO of Kadans Science Partner

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.

Michel Leemhuis is CEO of Kadans Science Partner

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 is CFO of Kadans Science Partner

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 CIO of Kadans Science Partner

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

The key to a successful science cluster is the presence of economic, physical and network drivers.

James Sheppard is the International Head of Asset Management of Kadans Science Partner
James Sheppard International Head of Commercial Strategy
Chiel van Dijen is the International Head of Development of Kadans Science Partner
Chiel van Dijen International Head of Development
Joost van de Rakt is the International Head of Realisations of Kadans Science Partner
Joost van de Rakt International Head of Realisations
Marcus Fernhout is the International Head of Operations for Kadans Science Partner
Marcus Fernhout International Head of Sales & Marketing

Country leads Development and Asset managment

The key to a successful science cluster is the presence of economic, physical and network drivers.

Johan van Gerven is the Head of Development for Kadans Science Partner in The Netherlands
Johan van Gerven Country Lead Development The Netherlands
Edward Joslin is the Head of Development for Kadans Science Partner in the UK and Ireland
Edward Joslin Country Lead Development United Kingdom
Elsa Ferrard is the Head of the French department of Kadans Science Partner
Elsa Ferrard Country Lead France France
Sandrine de Wouters is the Head of the Belgian department of Kadans Science Partner
Sandrine de Wouters Head of Belgium Belgium
Markus Scheja is the Managing Director of Kadans Science Partner GmbH Germany
Markus Scheja Managing Director Germany
Miguel Muñoz Padellano is the Head of the Spanish department of Kadans Science Partner
Miguel Muñoz Padellano Development Director Spain

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