Directors
Vijverberg directors team consists of five seasoned professionals who are jointly responsible for developing the organisation and guaranteeing the quality of the service.
Jouke van der Schors
Jouke has extensive experience in contract management and dispute resolution for complex international construction projects. Jouke supports clients and contractors in drafting and negotiating contracts and claims, and as expert witness in various sectors including industry, infrastructure, and real estate.
Jouke holds an MSc in Business Administration from the University of Groningen and an MA from London Metropolitan University. He successfully completed the specialisation course Legal Expert at the University of Leiden and is registered as an Expert Witness with the LRGD.
Guido Gielen
Director Planning & Risk Management
Guido Gielen manages the Vijverberg Planning & Risk teams.
Guido has over 15 years of experience in Planning and Risk Management of complex projects and in Forensic Schedule Analysis. Guido was responsible for these activities in leading projects such as the construction of a greenfield coal-fired power station and the construction of the North/South metro link in Amsterdam.
Guido obtained a BSc in Civil Engineering from Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences and a Master in Construction Project Management from HAN University. He successfully completed the specialisation course Legal Expert at the University of Leiden.
Ron Petersen
Ron Petersen manages the Vijverberg Cost team.
Ron has a track-record of over 25 years in (financial) control of projects. He is very experienced in the implementation of project control for large and complex projects for asset owners in the sectors civil, infra, energy and industry. On contractor-side, Ron has over 10 years hands-on experience in financial control of portfolios of small and mid-sized construction projects. Ron developed specific skills in the valuation of work in progress. Ron acts as expert witness for quantum assessment, restructuring and insolvency for construction projects.
Ron obtained an Executive Master of Finance & Control from the University of Amsterdam. Ron is Register Controller. He successfully completed the specialisation course Legal Expert at the University of Leiden and is registered as an Expert Witness with the LRGD.
Arnoud Penseel
Arnoud Penseel manages the Vijverberg Contracts team.
Arnoud has over 10 years of experience in Contract Management of complex projects and international Dispute Resolution. In these areas, Arnoud was responsible for projects such as the construction of power plants at EPC contractor Technip and the construction of the largest dredgers in the world at shipbuilder Royal IHC.
Arnoud graduated cum laude in Law from Leiden University with a specialization in Dutch and English contract law. He is a member of the Commission on Law and Practice (CLP) of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).
Jan-Willem van Beek
Jan-Willem manages the Vijverberg Project Management team.
He has over 20 years of experience in Project Management for complex projects. In his role as director of projects and business unit director, Jan-Willem was responsible for portfolios of projects at a mechanical contractor and a specialist steel construction company. He has hands-on Project Management experience in energy, automotive, and data centre projects.
Jan-Willem graduated from Eindhoven University of Applied Sciences with a BSc in Business Administration and Engineering and he attended a Management Development programme at TSM Business School.
