Inaugural lecture

Marleen Goumans, interim Director of CoE HRTech, opened the afternoon with words of appreciation for Thierry and his extensive network within the port and logistics sector. “After a long run-up, the moment has arrived to officially reflect on your professorship and the results already achieved,” Goumans said.

In his lecture, Thierry showed that the impact of the Port of Rotterdam extends far beyond the region itself. Developments in sustainability, digitalisation and geopolitical resilience affect companies, logistics chains and international trade flows. Alongside technological innovation, there is therefore also a need for new ways of working together.

Read more about this special event, featuring inspiring guest speakers such as Monique van der Drift, Marcek den Hollander, Deborah Tappi, Chris Karman, Arianne de Vries, Peter Verheijen, Hanneke Reuling, Marcel Merkx and Marieke Klip here.

Photography: Marco de Swart