Lynn W.R.A Veld
About Lynn W.R.A Veld
Lynn W.R.A Veld is a Business Operations Specialist in Business Engagement at the World Economic Forum, where she has worked since 2015 in Cologny, Geneva, Switzerland. She holds a Master of Science from Maastricht University and has previous experience in various roles, including positions at Vodafone and KPMG Nederland.
Work at World Economic Forum
Lynn W.R.A Veld has been serving as a Business Operations Specialist in Business Engagement at the World Economic Forum since 2015. With over eight years of experience in this role, she focuses on fostering dialogue and cooperation between business, government, and civil society. Her work involves connecting communities of leaders around global issues through high-level meetings, research, initiatives, and digital networks. Based in Cologny, Geneva, Switzerland, she operates in an international setting, emphasizing public-private cooperation.
Education and Expertise
Lynn W.R.A Veld holds multiple degrees in relevant fields. She achieved a Master of Science in Human Development and Public Policy from the United Nations University - Merit from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Business Economics from Maastricht University between 2008 and 2011. She also studied Management Studies and International Business at De Haagse Hogeschool from 2007 to 2008. Furthermore, she attended Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam for a year from 2014 to 2015.
Professional Background
Before her tenure at the World Economic Forum, Lynn W.R.A Veld held various positions in different organizations. She worked as a Credit Analyst and Software Engineer at Vodafone in the United Kingdom from 2009 to 2012. She also served as an IT Auditor and Information Security Consultant at KPMG Nederland from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, she had a brief role at the Permanent Representation of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the United Nations and WTO in 2014. Her early career included a position as a Student Assistant at Maastricht University.
Leadership Roles
Lynn W.R.A Veld has held several leadership positions in various organizations. She was the President of the Board at Scope | 3ma from 2011 to 2012 and served as Secretary of the Board at Marketing Associatie Nederland for 11 months during the same period. Additionally, she was part of the Permanent Delegation for the United Nations Student Association in Maastricht from 2012 to 2013. These roles reflect her commitment to organizational leadership and community engagement.