ABOUT MARRIJE

Marrije has a heritage of seafarers and explorers. As a child, she was immersed in the sounds, smells and tastes of Middle Eastern, African and Caribbean food. She was fascinated by chronicles of expeditions and voyages, turning her research into papers and presentations. Her love of discovering new cultures, places and native art later blossomed from those early experiences. 

Marrije has travelled to most corners of the world. She’s excited by exploration and learns about transformation through discovering nature’s patterns of renewal, restoration and re-connection. She integrates the teachings of nomadic people, who have managed to thrive over thousands of years, in the change programs she designs and implements for clients.

Marrije used to live the corporate life, innovating financial management and customer services. Like many, she found herself struggling with purpose and energy. In 2016 she decided to change course by launching NOMAD Consulting. The agency generates and implements customer experience strategies for start-ups and mature businesses, driving their customer loyalty and revenue growth.

Her life since the agency’s launch has become somewhat of a nomad’s. A trip to New Zealand in 2019 after her loving mum passed away, made her fall in love with the beautiful nature, the community and the sense of pioneering opportunity.

This trip became a stepping stone. In 2020, Marrije embarked on a new, exciting journey: to explore living in New Zealand, working remotely for her Dutch clients, and to support the launch of a creative art studio.

So many businesses are navigating uncharted waters because of the Covid-19 pandemic and its impact on global and local communities. Marrije’s current focus is to help organisations break new ground on how to provide outstanding customer experience, and stimulate people and teams to be connected for success.

Marrije’s is up for a good espresso anytime, loves rock music, movies, new vineyards and wholesome food!