Our Story

Arjen has broad international experience, including his time as a partner at a Big 4 firm. He has worked with many organisations and industries, seeing first-hand how culture can be both a barrier and a driver of success. Today, he helps organisations and leaders use culture as a strength in strategy, teamwork, market growth, and M&A projects.

He is a certified KnowledgeWorkx consultant, an ICF-trained leadership coach, and an Everything DiSC certified consultant. His intercultural skills have also grown through business investments in both the Middle East and Europe. Alongside this, Arjen supports a social impact fund as an advisor, applying his experience to create positive change across cultures.

Arjen is lecturer intercultural business on business schools in The Netherlands and Ethiopia. In 2023 Arjen founded Culturevate Consulting to create a platform to work with other experts and clients.

Marco is the founder and director of KnowledgeWorkx. Through our network of over 600 practitioners, KnowledgeWorkx has expanded into working in 70 countries around the world. Marco’s ability to converse in Arabic, German, Afrikaans, English and Dutch, together with the creation and development of a unique coaching and Learning methodology, sets him apart from other professionals in this competitive field. He has become an expert in understanding the relationship building process among people and uses Inter-Cultural Intelligence to underpin his work in strategic consulting, change management, leadership development and executive coaching.

Marjan works at the intersection of team dynamics, communication, and intercultural collaboration. She understands what makes teams thrive and how to turn personality and cultural differences into strengths. Certified in MBTI and DISC and experienced as a stress counselor, she helps both teams and individuals navigate communication styles with confidence and clarity. Her focus is simple: unlock the potential of every team member, strengthen cohesion, and boost results. With tailored training and practical tools, Marjan equips people to understand themselves and others better—turning diversity into a real advantage.

Theo Visser brings 30 years of experience working with people from diverse cultures. He understands both the challenges and rewards of intercultural teamwork, and the importance of building strong communication skills across cultures. Passionate about this field, Theo inspires people with practical tools and real-life stories that make learning engaging and relevant. His approach blends Culturevate’s proven insights with hands-on experience. Convinced that knowledge only matters when it drives impact, Theo helps organisations turn intercultural awareness into real results. Wherever cultural understanding is needed, he creates tailored solutions that make a lasting difference.