Romie Goedicke den Hertog
Haarlem,North Holland
Summary
Experienced senior team lead, nearly 20 years of experience at the intersection between nature and finance
Recognized expert in nature-related risk and disclosure, as well as mobilizing environmental finance for biodiversity conservation and restoration.
In the engine room supporting the launch of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) and now continues to support its implementation.
Cross-programme efforts such as cross-sector alignment on portfolio targets and up-scaling nature-positive financial flows.
Founder of the Hive, a platform that connects financial institutions and civil society organizations to develop innovative projects and accelerate change.
Passionate about collaboration and partnership building, recognized voice among the nature community.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work history
Co-Head Nature
UNEP FI
Geneva/working remotely
01.2021 - Current
- Co-head nature at UNEP FI
- Management of a 15+ team,both junior and senior
- Part of UNEP FI leadership team
- Fundraised over 5 million in new program support for UNEP FI
- Led nature strategy development
- Represented UNEP FI at 50+ events
Lead Finance and Business
IUCN NL
Amsterdam
01.2017 - 12.2020
- Leading the work on engaging business and financial institutions at IUCN NL
- Project leader for various international programs with international partners.
- Responsible for training development and various publications
- Manage and coordinate a 10+ team working on green finance, mining and agro-commodities.
- Successfully supported fundraising for various programs, and reporting to donors.
- Supported project governance by actively managing risks and opportunities against latest plans and financial forecasts.
Senior Advisor Strategy and Innovation
IUCN NL
Amsterdam
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Support development of IUCN NL 2020 strategy, including funding plan
- Project leader for Leaders for Nature India; team coordination, external representation, coordinate training and oversee relationship with 10+ Indian companies
- Project leader Leaders for Nature Netherlands; team coordination, external representation of network, and management of network consisting of 20+ biggest Dutch companies
Advisor
IUCN NL
Amsterdam
10.2013 - 01.2015
- Leaders for Nature team; promote cooperation between Leaders for Nature companies, IUCN member organizations and the government, coordination Leaders for Nature Commission - 10 young professionals, support the international roll-out of Leaders for Nature program to India, and training companies about the nexus between business and biodiversity
- And organizing an annual event cycle of 4 events with around 100-200 people each.
Senior Coordinator Network relations
GRI
Amsterdam
11.2009 - 09.2013
- Coordinate GRI Focal Point in India and China - liaison officer for relationship with local staff teams and GRI secretariat
- Scoping GRI office in Southern Africa, and Colombia
- Building GRI's local networks in Scandinavia, Russia, and South-East Asia
- Training development, including on GRI report users
- Relationship manager for 200+ of GRI's organizational stakeholders around the world.
Fundraising coordinator
GRI
Amsterdam, North Holland
03.2007 - 11.2009
- Increased fundraising numbers by over 50% by leveraging effective communications and outreach strategies.Supporting GRI's fundraising capacity, with a specific focus on fundraising from governments and foundations
- Successful helped raised raise 20M over the years from the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, NORAD, SECO, GiZ
- Supported organizing and fundraising for GRI conference in 2008 and 2010 (raised over 1M each)
Assistant
The Hague Process
The Hague, South Holland
03.2006 - 01.2007
- Support maintaining the relationship with donors; EU Grants and US Foundations
- Writing communications material, including Annual Report, Organizing events, and meetings, including Annual The Hague Process Meeting at the Peace Palace with high-level guests
MFS funding coordinator
War Child Netherlands
Amsterdam, North Holland
01.2006 - 06.2006
- Securing 7.8 million Euros in funding (MFS Grant)
- Administrating for the program, and writing the project proposal.
Research intern
Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Embassy, Santiago de Chile
Santiago de Chile
11.2004 - 03.2005
- Developed a research paper about ‘El Instituto para el Nuevo Chile', based on desk research and interviews
- Participated in research meetings, contributing to project planning and strategy discussions.
Education
Course Foreign Affairs (LBB -
Nyenrode Business University Masterclass: Green Finance Academy, Institute of International Relations Clingendael
2017
MA - International relations
2005
Human Rights. International law and economics
University of Groningen
2005
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Propaedeutic, History University of Groningen
2001
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EF Executive Language Institute
2000
Skills
- Passionate about nature and committed to the role of non-state actors in delivering global goals
- Leadership -10 years of management of multidisciplinary teams
- Strategic Vision - track record of strategy development
- Communication - recognized voice in nature community, short and long-copy writing, nearly 10K Linkedin followers
- Problem Solving - flexible and persistent
- Management - active member of leadership team at both UNEP FI and IUCN NL
- Fundraising - raised over 100M including nearly 8M as an intern
- Networking ability - develops and maintains network across the ecosystem of nature initiatives
- Budget management - 10 years of effective budget oversight
Accomplishments
- Co-organizer first ‘Nacht van de Fooi' in Amsterdam (2007)
- Director Fundraising Stichting KEI (2003-2004)
- Chairman Career Committee at the Study Association of International Relations (2003-2004)
- Vice-Chairman Political Affairs, JOVD-Board (Board Liberal Youth Organization) (2001-2003)
Languages
English
Fluent
Affiliations
- Member Steering Committee - Coalition for Private Investment in Conservation (CPIC)
- Nature Expert Review Committee - World Benchmarking Alliance
- World Economic Forum (WEF) Sector Transitions to Nature Positive Project Advisory Panel
- Advisory Board of the European Business and Biodiversity Platform European Commission
- ENCORE Operational Committee
- Worldconnectors Member
Timeline
Co-Head Nature
UNEP FI
01.2021 - Current
Lead Finance and Business
IUCN NL
01.2017 - 12.2020
Senior Advisor Strategy and Innovation
IUCN NL
01.2015 - 01.2017
Advisor
IUCN NL
10.2013 - 01.2015
Senior Coordinator Network relations
GRI
11.2009 - 09.2013
Fundraising coordinator
GRI
03.2007 - 11.2009
Assistant
The Hague Process
03.2006 - 01.2007
MFS funding coordinator
War Child Netherlands
01.2006 - 06.2006
Research intern
Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Embassy, Santiago de Chile
11.2004 - 03.2005
Course Foreign Affairs (LBB -
Nyenrode Business University Masterclass: Green Finance Academy, Institute of International Relations Clingendael
MA - International relations
Human Rights. International law and economics
University of Groningen
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Propaedeutic, History University of Groningen
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EF Executive Language Institute
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