Sanne Steemers is a senior value chain strategist and social entrepreneur bringing together profitability and impact in business and partnerships.
She has fifteen years corporate and entrepreneurial expertise. She has a critical mind and is a connector who never compromises on people, integrity and quality. Brings focus, risk aware but not averse. As an entrepreneur, she creates a proof of concept for social enterprise globally. As an advisor, she partners with like-minded companies and organisations to enable profitable impact.
Sanne is passionate about value addition in agribusiness and manufacturing. With her global experience and network, she shares her time between Amsterdam and Lagos. Sanne holds an MSc in International Business from the University of Groningen, has a track record of working in international trade and global value chains, and speaks Dutch, English and French.
- 2021
Entrepreneur, advisor, trainer, board member
Entrepreneur, advisor, trainer, board member
December 1, 2021 - 2020
Impact through entrepreneurship and advice, founded Agriprofs
Impact through entrepreneurship and advice, founded Agriprofs
May 1, 2020 - 2019
Sharing time between Amsterdam and Lagos
Sharing time between Amsterdam and Lagos
June 1, 2019 - 2017
Partnered in the Agri-Logic network for global impact on agribusiness
Partnered in the Agri-Logic network for global impact on agribusiness
January 1, 2017 - 2016
Founded Thirty Six Foods Nigeria, co-founded The FEED Project
Founded Thirty Six Foods Nigeria, co-founded The FEED Project
August 1, 2016 - 2015
Move to Lagos Nigeria
Move to Lagos Nigeria
January 1, 2015 - 2014
Chose independence through self-employment
Chose independence through self-employment
February 28, 2014 - 2012
Left corporate career for commodity trade
Left corporate career for commodity trade
February 1, 2012 - 2010
Developed and managed several large programs globally
Developed and managed several large programs globally
September 1, 2010 - 2006
Launched corporate career at Accenture
Launched corporate career at Accenture
June 1, 2006 - 2006
Moved to Amsterdam
Moved to Amsterdam
May 1, 2006 - 2006
Graduated MSc International Business
Graduated MSc International Business
April 1, 2006 - 2005
Internship in Burkina Faso
Internship in Burkina Faso
December 31, 2005 - 2005
Erasmus exchange in France
Erasmus exchange in France
May 31, 2005 - 2002
Work hard, play hard, dream big
Work hard, play hard, dream big
May 1, 2002 - 2000
Graduated secondary school and started university
Graduated secondary school and started university
May 31, 2000 - 1995
Learned writing and coding
Learned writing and coding
January 4, 1995 - 1994
Started secondary school
Started secondary school
September 1, 1994 - 1990
Learned cooking and photography
Learned cooking and photography
January 1, 1990 - 1988
Started primary school
Started primary school
September 1, 1988 - 1986
Learned swimming and reading
Learned swimming and reading
January 1, 1986 - 1984
Became a sister
Became a sister
April 17, 1984 - 1982
Grew up in Netherlands
Grew up in Netherlands
December 31, 1982 - 1982
Born in France
Born in France
February 6, 1982
By pursuing impactful ideas and partnerships, Sanne aims to share skills, create jobs, and build economies. Entrepreneurship means creating value where it matters. Credibility is key.
Her entrepreneurial activities are a proof of concept, and by sharing her knowledge and experience with partners her impact is scaled and multiplied.
Having worked with over 50 companies, funders, governments and non-profits in over 25 countries, Sanne has a wide network of experts, entrepreneurs, buyers and investors. She has specific affinity with agribusiness, commodity trade and the financial sector, while having explored technology and communications in the past. Geographically, her experience and network reach across Europe, Africa and Asia.
Sanne currently owns two companies, and has long term connections to several others as advisor, director and board member.
Entrepreneur
Advisor
Trainer
Board member
Sanne Steemers is always open for opportunities as strategic advisor, commodities and trade expert, board or investment committee member, speaker or teacher.
She has a specific interest in developing innovative and fact-based business models and reaching profitable impact at scale.
Happy to connect & explore opportunities!