MENTOR

Maartje van Krieken

Areas of Expertise

  • Energy- Oil and Gas
  • Energy- CleanTech
  • Hardware/Manufacturing
van Krieken

Biography

Maartje van Krieken is an accomplished executive leader with over 20 years of international experience driving innovation, change, and strategic impact. As the founder of The Chaos Games Consulting, she helps clients navigate complex challenges and achieve sustainable growth. She also owns Shrunk 3D New Orleans, highlighting her entrepreneurial spirit.

An international keynote speaker and expert in ‘Business Emergencies’, Maartje has a proven track record, including managing the crisis at Hyzon Motors during an SEC investigation, and a strategic overhaul at Shell's Project & Technology hub in Bangalore, India leading to sustained through starts, a renewed competitive edge, and billions in cost savings.

Now settled in New Orleans, Maartje is eager to support local initiatives. She holds an MSc in Innovation Management from Delft University of Technology and is involved with local mentoring and organizations like the Women’s Leadership Academy at Loyola
University and New Orleans Businesses for Good.