Regina Nieuwmeijer
“The Twente Board is the central platform where Government, Education, and Entrepreneurs TOGETHER shape the future of beautiful Twente.”
Regina Nieuwmeijer represents the business community on the board. She aims to build bridges between different sectors. “My role, generally speaking, is to bridge the gap between A and B. I see the Twente Board in a similar light. While it was initially primarily a government organization, entrepreneurs are now engaged as well. This collaboration is positive, and we must continue to invest in it,” she says. “Many companies are still unfamiliar with the Twente Board, so we have work to do.”
Talent and job satisfaction
Talent and job satisfaction are issues close to her heart. “That’s truly what I’m about; it’s what I live and breathe. Lifelong Development is crucial in this regard, particularly in terms of how businesses handle talent. It’s more than just leaving a job posting online for longer to address staff shortages. This is a discussion I want to have within the Twente Board.” For Regina, it’s essential that the Twente Board further develops its strategic dialogue. “We need to address challenges like energy innovation and nitrogen reduction. As a board, we have a key role to play in these areas.”
Gross Twente Happiness
Gross Twente Happiness aligns perfectly with her values. “Gross Twente Happiness is something that should be applied, not just examined. Apply it to yourself, to your surroundings, and within your business, and the positive effects will follow. According to the happiness survey, Twente scored a 7.1. We can increase this rating if we collaborate even more as a region. I’m particularly focused on entrepreneurs. Companies have an enormous capacity to contribute to their employees’ well-being, which goes far beyond salaries alone.”
Additional Roles | Regina Nieuwmeijer
- Founder, Talentgroep Twente
- Managing Director, Veha Plastics
- Chair, Executive Board of IKT
- Board Member, OT
- Commissioner, Twentse Schouwburg NV
- Member, Start-Up Committee, Saxion
- Initiator, Ondernemend Twente
- Member, Steering Committee, Agenda for Twente
- Member, Twente Board
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