Michael van der Woude - Chief Operating Officer

Michael van der Woude is an international business development expert and has many years of experience in international markets and advising businesses in establishing or expanding their business in the USA and Europe.

Prior to joining Emergo Group as Chief Operating Officer, Michael spent six years as a director for the Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency (NFIA), offering support and expertise to US companies expanding into the European market. Ten years of first hand experience running his own company, and working for a leading multinational financial services company, gave Michael a well rounded understanding of the myriad challeges faced by small and large businesses alike.

As head of Operations for Emergo Group and its subsidiaries, Michael oversees all aspects of day to day activities and focuses his efforts on ensuring that Emergo clients are receiving top quality service.

Education: Masters Degree in Business from the University of Groningen in the Netherlands.