Diane Vellekoop
About Diane Vellekoop
Diane Vellekoop is a Junior Business Developer with a strong focus on the legal and economic aspects of climate change and sustainability. She holds a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Laws, as well as a Master of Laws in International Business Law, and has experience in project support and business development.
Work at Vistra
Diane Vellekoop currently holds the position of Junior Business Developer at Vistra, where she has been employed since 2020. Her role involves contributing to business development initiatives and supporting project management efforts. Prior to her current position, she worked at Vistra as Project Support Business Development from 2019 to 2020. This experience has allowed her to gain valuable insights into the operational aspects of the business.
Education and Expertise
Diane Vellekoop has a solid educational background in law and economics. She earned her Bachelor of Science with Honours in Politics, Psychology, Law and Economics from the University of Amsterdam, studying from 2015 to 2018. Following this, she completed a Bachelor of Laws at Universiteit van Amsterdam from 2018 to 2020. She further advanced her studies by obtaining a Master of Laws in International Business Law, focusing on Climate Change and Corporations, from VU Amsterdam in 2022.
Background
Diane Vellekoop's early education was completed at Gemeentelijk Gymnasium Hilversum, where she achieved VWO from 2009 to 2015. Her professional experience includes various roles in the hospitality sector, such as working as a waitress at Sotto from 2016 to 2019 and serving as a shift leader from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she briefly worked as a waitress at Foyer Restaurant Club Rex in 2015.
Analytical Skills and Mindset
Diane Vellekoop possesses strong analytical skills and demonstrates a growth mindset in her professional endeavors. Her independent-thinking approach, combined with her ability to work effectively as a team player, supports her contributions to business development projects. Her inquisitive nature drives her interest in the legal and economic dimensions of climate change and sustainability.