As a Futuring Architect at ING, I'm focussing on understanding and advocating the phenomena of ecosystem innovation and platform organisation. My interests centre deeply around the transformational changes that the digitisation of communication has brought about.

My main focus lies on establishing a toolbox for the citizen designer of the creator economy, available for use globally all across ING by building on top of existing toolkits, with all aspects needed for Ecosystem Innovation practice at ING. To accomplish this mission, I share, present and assist on the Ecosystem Innovation activities at specific engagements globally across ING, and beyond. This is supported by a workshop format, presentation decks and instructional material.

My stretch ambition is to be seen as the front runner of a new type of architecture (Ecosystem Architecture), which starts with uncovering trends and forces, and seeing how these enable technological and organizational innovation.

ING is a pioneer in digital banking and on the forefront as one of the most innovative banks in the world. As ING, we have a clear purpose that represents our conviction of people’s potential. We don’t judge, coach, or tell people how to live their lives. However big or small, modest or grand, we empower people and businesses to realise their vision for a better future. We made the promise to make banking frictionless, removing barriers to progress, and make people confident in their financial decisions. As a global bank we have a huge opportunity – and responsibility – to make an impact for the better. We can play a role by financing change, sharing knowledge, and innovating. Being sustainable is in all the choices we make—as a lender, as a partner and through the services we offer our customers