"True transformation happens when technology, governance, and purpose align to turn complex challenges into lasting, sustainable progress."

Rick van den Brink is a consultant at Darel since 2023, driving transformative change in complex industrial and public projects. He supported Tata Steel as interim manager in achieving a key milestone of its sustainable transformation: submitting the environmental impact assessment. As a city council member in Delft, he enabled investments in climate action and led the coalition negotiations. Combining technical insight with strategic governance, Rick helps organizations navigate complex stakeholder environments and accelerate sustainability transitions. He works at the intersection of technology and policy to make sustainable transformation actionable and lasting.