Forging connections “Our time in Rotterdam wasn’t just about strategic planning; it was also about forging connections and fostering collaboration.” – Sophie Plantinga, Board Member. One of the standout moments was an engaging staff presentation held at the Arcadis Rotterdam Office, where we had the privilege of sharing insights with our esteemed colleagues, including Jitse […]
As we prepare to step into a new year, I look back with immense pride at my first year as Chair of the Lovinklaan Foundation. When I accepted the position as Chair, succeeding Cecile Cluitmans, I was no stranger to the workings of the board, having previously served as the Secretary. A year later, I […]
Board’s Visit to the Hong Kong Office Besides the special opportunity to connect with our fellow Arcadians, the highlight of the visit was the Townhall event. It brought together a sizeable and enthusiastic audience, sparking lively discussions that were nothing short of inspiring. Our Board Members shared insights about Lovinklaan, ensuring that all Arcadians, including […]
The Lovinklaan Board, brimming with enthusiasm, recently embarked on an exciting journey to Toronto, Canada. This face-to-face meeting held immense significance as it allowed us to reflect, strategize, and cultivate collaboration with the newly welcomed Arcadis IBI Group. The opportunity to connect with our esteemed colleagues from AIBI filled us with gratitude and paved the […]
Introducing Sustain Abilities – Empowering Arcadians to deliver sustainable outcomes Sustainability isn’t new to Arcadians. With a history dating back to 1888, when the company helped transform unusable wetlands in the Netherlands into prosperous land for people to live on and build communities, sustainability remains a key consideration across many of our solutions and projects, and a […]
In mid-March this year, we had our first in-person Board meeting of the year in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. We are delighted to share a brief recap of the meeting and the topics discussed. This was a meeting with quite a few firsts. We were thrilled to have all Board members present for the first time […]
Keeping up with the pace of technology and adapting to change while remaining responsive to the specific needs of every Arcadian has been challenging us to think differently. We want Arcadians to have access to more opportunities, learn new skills, build experiences and thrive at every step of their career. This is why we’re preparing for […]
We have already kickstarted 2023 with a few changes to our Board. A very warm welcome to Sophie Plantinga, who joined the team in January. The board will now be led by Nora Taylor as Chair, Zakiya Seymour as Secretary, and Marco Foo as Treasurer. Our heartiest congratulations to everyone on their new roles! Sophie […]
Roots of Arcadis (ROA) is a professional networking and development initiative for Arcadians in the early phases of their careers (0-10 years of industry experience). The program’s intent is to foster inter-office and Global Business Areas networking and culture-sharing while also offering leadership development and chances for growth to its members. Since 2017, ROA has […]