Young professionals are key in IRO’s mission to contribute to a future proof & sustainable industry, therefore they embrace the initiative of Young IRO: a platform where the next generation of our industry can connect, learn, get inspired and share ideas & new innovations!
Our vision
Making the Offshore Industry future proof, rethinking the conventional, empowering the Young Generation & linking all professions, age groups & genders within the IRO Community.
Our Mission
To Facilitate continuous learning, development & knowledge exchange through business friendships between young industry professionals.
And what we do
Annually we organise 3 Intelligent Events. Each with its own thematic program & networking opportunity. Next to that we organise Social Gatherings to get together in a casual & inspiring environment. We pro-actively invite young people to the existing IRO activities.
Want to join?
Are you under the age of 35, eager to learn & share your thoughts, experiences &, last but not least, working for one of the 400 IRO member companies, we welcome you to member up! Registration for Young IRO is free of charge and will keep you up to date on events and activities of IRO & Young IRO.
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Young IRO Board
Sophie van Zanten, (Chairman), Fugro
Timon Ligterink (Vice-Chairman), Huisman Equipment
Paul Schoenmakers (Marketing & Communication Officer), TWD
Ruben de Nie (Relation Manager), Damen Shipyards Group
Thijs Kamphuis (Innovation Officer), DOT BV & DOB-Academy
Ivo Muller (Marketing & Communication Officer), Van Oord
Meike Kolthof (Sustainability Officer), Heerema Marine Contractors
Koos-Jan van Brouwershaven (Supervisor & IRO Board member), Heerema Group