Tom Straeter
About Tom Straeter
Tom Straeter serves as the Senior Ecosystem Manager at Kadans Science Partner, where he has worked since 2019. He plays a crucial role in enhancing the success of tenants and innovation ecosystems across multiple science parks in Europe.
Work at Kadans Science Partner
Tom Straeter serves as the Senior Ecosystem Manager at Kadans Science Partner since 2019. In this role, he is part of the management team and contributes to strategic decisions within the organization. He is responsible for establishing and managing the business unit 'Ecosystem Management'. His work focuses on providing additional 'ecosystem services' to enhance the value of accommodation and facility services for knowledge-intensive organizations. Straeter plays a significant role in optimizing the success of tenants and innovation ecosystems across 15 science parks and campuses in Europe.
Education and Expertise
Tom Straeter has a diverse educational background. He completed an Executive program in 'Entrepreneurial Ecosystems' at Universiteit Utrecht from 2019 to 2020. He holds a Master's degree in Economische Geografie from the same university, which he obtained between 2007 and 2009. Additionally, he studied Sociale Geografie en Planologie at Universiteit Utrecht from 2003 to 2006, and he earned a Bachelor's degree in Human Geography, Politics, and Swedish Language from Stockholm University in 2006-2007.
Background
Before joining Kadans Science Partner, Tom Straeter accumulated extensive experience in various roles. He worked as a Project Manager for Business Climate at Utrecht Science Park from 2014 to 2019. Prior to that, he served as an Account Manager for Commercial Businesses at Gemeente Zeist for one year. His earlier career includes positions as a Consultant & Researcher in Area Development at Royal HaskoningDHV and as a Junior Consultant & Researcher in Spatial Economics at STOGO onderzoek+advies.
Professional Experience
Tom Straeter's professional journey includes several key positions that have shaped his expertise. He worked as an Advisor & Researcher in Regional Economics at Kamer van Koophandel Gooi-, Eem- en Flevoland from 2011 to 2013. He also gained experience as a Trainee at Stec Groep in 2007 and as a Junior Consultant at STOGO onderzoek+advies from 2008 to 2010. His diverse roles have provided him with a solid foundation in ecosystem management and regional development.